Lord I've Been Changed
Tom Waits Lyrics


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Woah I, know I've been changed
And I know I've been changed
I know I've been changed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name

Well, I know I got religion,
Lord knows I'm not ashamed
Well, a holy ghost is my witness
And the angels done sign my name

Oh, I said: I know I've been changed
And I know I've been changed, yeah
Know I've been changed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name

Lord knows I've been converted
Lord knows I've been redeemed
Well, you can wake me up in the midnight hour
I'm gonna tell ya just a what I seen

I said: I know I've been changed
And I know I've been changed, yeah
Know I've been changed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name




Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name

Overall Meaning

"Lord I've Been Changed" is a gospel-inspired song that talks about the artist's profound transformation. The repetition of the phrase "I know I've been changed" builds a sense of urgency and certainty in the message the artist is trying to convey. The mention of angels in heaven signing the artist's name is a reference to acceptance and validation from a higher power.


The songwriter acknowledges that religion has played a significant role in the transformation they've experienced. They speak about their personal relationship with the holy spirit and how it has witnessed their conversion. The lines "Lord knows I've been converted, Lord knows I've been redeemed" give a sense of gratitude and devotion to their newfound faith. The song concludes with the artist saying that they can testify to their transformation at any time, and the fact that the angels in heaven have signed their name is proof of this change.


Overall, "Lord I've Been Changed" is a powerful and moving gospel song. It's a reflection of how people can experience significant transformations in their lives and find solace in religion. The song's message is one of hope and redemption, emphasizing the importance of finding faith in hard times.


Line by Line Meaning

Woah I, know I've been changed
I have experienced a transformation.


And I know I've been changed
I am certain that I have changed.


I know I've been changed
I am aware that I have changed.


Angels in heaven done sign my name
My newfound faith has been acknowledged by the divine.


Well, I know I got religion,
I have found a sense of spirituality.


Lord knows I'm not ashamed
I am proud of my faith.


Well, a holy ghost is my witness
I believe in the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit.


And the angels done sign my name
I have been blessed by angels.


Oh, I said: I know I've been changed
I am reiterating my transformation.


Know I've been changed
I am confident that I have changed.


Lord knows I've been converted
I have undergone a conversion.


Lord knows I've been redeemed
I have been saved by my faith.


Well, you can wake me up in the midnight hour
I am committed to my faith, even in the darkest of times.


I'm gonna tell ya just a what I seen
I will bear witness to my spiritual experiences.


Angels in heaven done sign my name
My faith has been recognized by divine entities.


Angels in heaven done sign my name
I am grateful for the recognition of my faith.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, JALMA MUSIC
Written by: KATHLEEN BRENNAN, THOMAS A. WAITS, DP

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Po Silna

Pure raw emotion. Misery, suffering, grief, and hope.

Steven W

So glad I got to see some live footage of him recording this. I've been attempting to cover this for years. He is without a doubt my favorite singer and writer of all time. Thank you, Sir.

MrKulturembargo

Poet and composer ;)

the ugly truth

Mine too!

Trent Zimmer

He has slowly become one of my favorite singer/songwriter/poet/whatever for a while now. His music puts me at ease

Adventure Wynn & Monguito

This Dude and Willie Nelson are two treasures! I hope they receive my love now while they are with us!

Old Man Eric

Yay Tom Waites. One of the greatest songwriters-singers of all time. A range from the brutal to the infinitely tender.

Ian McDonald

Tom is the only man who can get me singing a hymn like an old man in church

Montage Matador

Tom has timeless music, not restricted to any decade or era

CLASSY GARY

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