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There'll Be Some Changes Made
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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There's a change in the sea
So from now on there'll be a change in me
My walk will be diff'rent my talk and my name
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same,
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough,
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff,
'cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
For there's a change in the weather
There's a change in the sea
So from now on there'll be a change in me
My walk will be diff'rent my talk and my name
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same,
I'm goin' to change my long, tall Mamma(Daddy) for a little short Fat,
Goin' to change the number where I live at.
'cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
There'll be some changes made.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet's song There'll Be Some Changes Made is a jazz standard that speaks to the inevitability of change in life. The opening lines, "there's a change in the weather, there's a change in the sea," allude to the unpredictability of nature, which is mirrored in the volatile nature of human emotions and desires. The singer declares that he will change everything about himself, from his walk and talk to his name, in order to adapt to these changes and remain relevant. The repetition of the line "nothin' about me is goin' to be the same" emphasizes the depth and scope of the transformation that the singer desires.
The singer also recognizes the importance of adapting to societal norms, particularly in regard to physical appearance. While the line "I'm goin' to change my long, tall Mamma(Daddy) for a little short Fat" may seem superficial, it reflects the widespread preference for conventionally attractive partners. The singer also plans to change his address, which suggests that he may be seeking to escape his current circumstances or start anew.
The song's refrain, "nobody wants you when you're old and gray, there'll be some changes made," underscores the idea that change is necessary in order to remain relevant and desirable. The song's upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation, including Brubeck's trademark piano harmonies, create a sense of optimism and possibility that is mirrored in the lyrics. Ultimately, There'll Be Some Changes Made encourages listeners to embrace change and take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
For there's a change in the weather
The weather has changed, indicating that something significant is about to happen.
There's a change in the sea
The sea has also changed, further confirming that change is inevitable.
So from now on there'll be a change in me
Acknowledging the external changes, the singer determines that they too must change.
My walk will be diff'rent my talk and my name
Every aspect of the artist's persona will be transformed, from their physical walk, to the way they speak, to their given name.
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same
The changes will be so extensive that the artist will be unrecognizable to their former self.
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough
The singer recognizes that changing their outward appearance is not enough, and that they must also alter their lifestyle.
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff
Even the way that the singer carries themselves will be different, exuding newfound confidence and self-respect.
'cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
The artist understands that society values youth and vitality above all else, so they must adapt to avoid rejection and loneliness.
Ther'll be some change made.
In conclusion, the artist affirms that they will indeed undergo a significant transformation to remain relevant and fulfilled in their life.
Lyrics © PAUL RODRIGUEZ MUSIC LTD.
Written by: THOMAS NEWMAN
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