The duo had a successful musical career throughout the '30s and '40s and into the '50s. The Delmore Brothers toured and recorded until Rabon's death in 1952. After his brother's death Alton recorded some solo material, but achieved little commercial success. Alton died in 1964.
I'm Gonna Change My Way
The Delmore Brothers Lyrics
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I can do it when i like
I'm not restricted by time
I'm going to change my mind
Well i've been walking round blind
Been walking round out of my mind
Its time i realized
And opened up my eyes
Oh oh i've found something new about my
I've found something new about my
I've found something new about myself
And nobody else
A face in an empty space
Youre not going any place
Youre not gonna win this race
Your face is an empty space
Oh oh i've got something to say to you
Oh oh i've found something new about my
I've found something new about my
I've found something new about myself
Look out
I'm going to change my mind
I can do it when i like
I'm not restricted by time
I'm going to change my mind
Well i've been walking round blind
Been walking round out of my mind
Its time i realized
And opened up my
Opened up my
And opened up my
And opened up my eyes
The Delmore Brothers's song "I'm Gonna Change My Way" is a song about a person who has been lost in their own world, walking around blindly and out of their mind. However, the singer of the song has found something new about themself that nobody else knows, and they are ready to change their mind and open their eyes to new possibilities. The lyrics indicate that the person has been empowered to make this decision and is not restricted by time or anyone else's expectations.
The opening line "I'm going to change my mind, I can do it when I like" implies that the reason for the change is something that has been within the person's control all along. The following verses describe the person's epiphany and the realization that they have been walking around in a fog, and that it is time to open their eyes and see things clearly.
The chorus repeats the same lyrics, emphasizing the importance of the decision to change and the agency of the singer. The second verse adds a more poetic and metaphorical layer to the song, with the description of a face in an empty space and the rejection of a competition or race.
Overall, the song is a message of self-empowerment and the importance of taking control of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to change my mind
I have resolved to alter my way of thinking
I can do it when I like
I have the freedom to change my mind at will
I'm not restricted by time
There's no limit to when I can change my mind
Well I've been walking round blind
I have been wandering through life without direction or purpose
Been walking round out of my mind
I have been acting without reason or sense
It's time I realized and opened up my eyes
It's time for me to wake up and see things as they really are
Oh oh I've got something to say to you
I have some important information to share with you
Oh oh I've found something new about myself
I have discovered a new aspect about my personality
And nobody else
This discovery is solely mine and nobody else's
A face in an empty space
Your presence means nothing to me
You're not going any place
You will not be successful in achieving your goals
You're not gonna win this race
You will not emerge victorious in this competition
Look out
Be wary of me
And opened up my eyes
I am now fully aware of what is going on
I'm going to change my mind
I am committed to changing the way I think
I can do it when I like
I can do this at any time
I'm not restricted by time
There are no boundaries or limits to what I can do
Well I've been walking round blind
I have been lost in confusion and a lack of understanding
Been walking round out of my mind
I have been acting in a way that is irrational or insane
It's time I realized and opened up my eyes
It is essential for me to wake up and see things as they really are
And opened up my
And finally accepted the truth of the situation
Opened up my
Finally seen things in a new light
And opened up my eyes
And made a conscious effort to understand the situation as it truly is
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.