The Changes are Darren (Singer/guitar,) Dave (guitar / vocals / songwriter)… Read Full Bio ↴The Changes are Darren (Singer/guitar,) Dave (guitar / vocals / songwriter) Rob (bass) and Jonny (drums) & they all man the keys. In combination they make up four of Chicago's favorite sons. The quartet self-produced their forthcoming debut long player entitled Today Is Tonight which will properly introduce The Changes to the world care of Drama Club Records in the US and Kitchenware in the UK and Europe.

The Changes were the only unsigned band on 2005's Lollapalooza, and as a band's band, have played with the likes of Stephen Malkmus, Kaiser Chiefs, Ted Leo, The Futureheads, The Walkmen and more. The Changes have garnered raves and accolades in a slew of the most discriminating music magazines', critics' and blogs' pick lists and radio programs, including Billboard, Time Out Chicago, The New York Times, Brooklyn Vegan (blog), USA Today (blog), featured segments on NPR & KEXP, and even landed in a full page feature in the NME appropriately entitled "The Buzz".

Water Of The Gods
The Changes Lyrics

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The photograph, the afternoon
The telephone, the plane too soon
I couldn't speak, I couldn't breathe
Not again

The only time I have with you
Is in the car, on the avenue
But all these things like all my dreams

Slip away

On my own again
(Ooh, oh)
On my own again
(Ooh, oh)
All alone again

(I need to be)
On my own again
(Ooh, oh)
(I wanna be)

On my own again
(Ooh, oh)
(Come on and be)
All alone again

Calling, calling, calling everyday

Saying things that no one else could say
Don't forget me if I fall away

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of The Changes' song, Water Of The Gods, describes a moment of nostalgia and longing for a past time. The singer may be looking at a photograph that brings back memories of an afternoon with someone special. However, that memory is tainted by the regret of not being able to express or act on their feelings. The second line may refer to the flight of that significant person or the distance created between them. The description, "I couldn't speak, I couldn't breathe. Not again," suggests that this is not the first time the singer has felt this way, and they are haunted by deep-rooted regret.

The second verse talks about the present, a time where the singer seems disconnected from the object of their affection. The reference to the car and avenue may indicate that the communication they have is superficial, and they only have fleeting moments together. The singer expresses how everything they desire or dream slips away from them. The chorus plays on the theme of being on their own again, the realization that they can't hold on to the person they cherish. The plea, "Don't forget me if I fall away," shows that they still want to hold on to that connection.

Overall, Water Of The Gods tackles the universal feeling of unrequited love, regret, and the loss of someone special. The Changes cleverly weave a tale that evokes nostalgia and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

The photograph, the afternoon
Reflecting on memories of a specific moment in time during an afternoon captured in a photograph.

The telephone, the plane too soon
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to articulate true feelings when faced with the reality of someone leaving.

I couldn't speak, I couldn't breathe
Overcome with emotion to the point of physical paralysis.

Not again
Feeling the weight of loss and the past repeating itself, causing inability to move forward.

The only time I have with you
Limited opportunities to spend time with the person being addressed.

Is in the car, on the avenue
Narrow moments of connection while traveling together on a specific street.

But all these things like all my dreams
Everything that seems important or worthwhile, including fantasies about the future, are slipping away.

Slip away
The loss of hope, and the feeling of losing something important and cannot do anything about it.

On my own again (Ooh, oh) On my own again (Ooh, oh) All alone again
Feeling isolated and alone after someone important leaves.

(I need to be) On my own again (Ooh, oh) (I wanna be)
Recognizing a need to be alone as an attempt to avoid future losses; also wanting to be alone to deal with the current feelings of loss.

On my own again (Ooh, oh) (Come on and be) All alone again
Encouraging the person leaving to also recognize the value in being alone instead of holding onto something that may inevitably slip away.

Calling, calling, calling everyday
Trying to maintain contact and keep the relationship from fading away.

Saying things that no one else could say
Making an effort to express special feelings that may be unique to the relationship.

Don't forget me if I fall away
Hoping to be remembered even if the relationship ends or the person is no longer around.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darren Spitzer, David Rothblatt, Jonathan Basofin, Robert Kallick

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