The band was originally formed on September 27, 2016, and announced it the next day via their YouTube account. Since then, the band has released three EPs and two albums.
On October 7, 2016, the group released their debut single "Taking You", a track from their debut EP, Only the Beginning, which was released on November 25 of the same year. Their second EP, Something Different, was released on April 21, 2017. Its title track was released as the lead single the same day. They released their third EP, Why Don't We Just, on June 2, 2017.
They released their debut album 8 Letters on August 31, 2018. It debuted and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200.
In 2021, they released singles Love Back and Mistletoe. They also released their sophomore album, The Good Times and The Bad Ones, along with the singles Fallin' (Adrenaline), Slow Down, and Lotus Inn. The album debuted and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200.
The band has currently been releasing music they've written themselves, something they have recently committed to doing. They have recently released Let Me Down Easy (Lie), Just Friends, and How Do You Love Somebody. In January 2022, they released Don't Wake Me Up, a collaboration with Jonas Blue.
They had originally planned to go on tour in the United States, The Good Times Only Tour, in 2022 from July 27 to October 1, but because of unforeseen consequences, the band canceled the tour and began an official hiatus.
Don't Change
Why Don't We Lyrics
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You've been in your mind
We were supposed to be leaving
But you keep overthinking
Everything you try
Try, oh, it's not right
One doubt, then another
Another something to cover
You're in the mirror, but you're not seeing yourself
Just seeing all the ways you could be someone else
I know you feel sometimes like you're not good enough
You're not the only one
All I'm tryna say is don't change
Every part of you is just right, don't change
Not a single curve or one line
So why cover up your flaws
When they make you who you are? (Oh-oh)
All I'm tryna say is don't change (ooh)
Don't change (ooh)
It's hard, it's hard
When you're in the dark
Tryna see things clearly
Yeah, I felt how you're feeling
All of the stress, pressure
All in pursuit of perfection
Wish you knew that imperfections
Make you an exception
You're in the mirror, but you're not seeing yourself (not seeing yourself)
Just seeing all the ways you could be someone else
I know you feel sometimes like you're not good enough (oh)
You're not the only one
All I'm tryna say is don't change
Every part of you is just right, don't change
Not a single curve or one line
So why cover up your flaws
When they make you who you are? (Oh-oh)
All I'm tryna say is don't change (ooh)
Don't change (ooh)
No, no, no
No, not one thing
No, not one thing (not one thing)
Every part about you is as it should be (woah-oh)
No, not one thing
No, not one thing (no, not one thing)
Every part about you is as it should be
Don't change
Every part of you is just right, don't change
Not a single curve or one line
So why cover up your flaws
When they make you who you are? (Oh-oh)
All I'm tryna say is don't change
The lyrics to Why Don't We's "Don't Change" address the feelings of self-doubt and insecurity that many people experience. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing has been overthinking and second-guessing themselves all night, and offers reassurance that every part of them is "just right". The lines "Not a single curve or one line / So why cover up your flaws / When they make you who you are?" suggest that the singer believes that the person's perceived imperfections make them unique and worthy of acceptance, and that they should not feel pressure to conform to any ideal of perfection that may exist.
The chorus repeats the phrase "All I'm tryna say is don't change" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. The lines "You're in the mirror, but you're not seeing yourself / Just seeing all the ways you could be someone else" speak to a common experience of comparing oneself to others and feeling inadequate as a result. However, the singer sees the beauty and value of the person they are addressing, flaws and all.
Overall, "Don't Change" is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace themselves fully, flaws and all. Its message of self-acceptance is particularly relevant in a world that often places unrealistic expectations on people and can lead to feelings of insecurity and self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
All night, all night
You have been consumed by your thoughts for a long time
You've been in your mind
Your thoughts are overwhelming and dominating you
We were supposed to be leaving
We had planned to move on from this situation
But you keep overthinking
Your overthinking is preventing you from taking action
Everything you try
You are attempting different things
Try, oh, it's not right
Despite your efforts, you are not satisfied
One doubt, then another
You have one doubt after another
Another something to cover
You are trying to hide or cover up something else
You're in the mirror, but you're not seeing yourself
You are looking at yourself, but not truly seeing who you are
Just seeing all the ways you could be someone else
You are focused on how you could be different from who you are
I know you feel sometimes like you're not good enough
You feel that you are inadequate at times
You're not the only one
Others have similar struggles
All I'm tryna say is don't change
I'm urging you to resist the temptation to change who you are
Every part of you is just right, don't change
You do not need to alter anything about yourself
Not a single curve or one line
There is nothing about you that needs to be changed
So why cover up your flaws
You should not try to conceal your imperfections
When they make you who you are? (Oh-oh)
Your flaws are an integral part of your identity
It's hard, it's hard
It is difficult to resist the urge to change oneself
When you're in the dark
When you are in a difficult situation
Tryna see things clearly
You are attempting to gain clarity
Yeah, I felt how you're feeling
I understand what you are going through
All of the stress, pressure
All of the anxiety and pressure you are experiencing
All in pursuit of perfection
Is related to your striving for perfection
Wish you knew that imperfections
I wish you realized that your imperfections
Make you an exception
Set you apart and make you unique
No, not one thing
There is nothing at all that needs to be changed
Every part about you is as it should be (woah-oh)
You are perfect just the way you are
Don't change
You should not change anything about yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Abrahart, Jonny Price, Louis Schoorl, Marco Borrero
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aislynn Co
"you're in the mirror but you're not seeing yourself just seeing all the ways you could be someone else"
"I know you feel sometimes like you're not good enough, you're not the only one"
"don't change, every part of you is just right"
"don't change not a single curve or one line"
"why cover up your flaws, when they make you who you are"
"wish you knew that imperfections make you an exception"
"don't change, no not one thing, every part of you is as it should be"
Lines in this song that have honestly saved my life...
Also why does this give me 1D's 'Little Things' vibes
Ben's mom
I LITERALLY STARTED TO LOOK AT MYSELF IN THE MIRROR AND SINGING MY SELF THIS SONG :)
BUT ON A REAL NOTE:
I DON'T KNOW IF U CAME HER BC U LOVE LISTENING TO WDW LIKE I DO:) OR IS IT SOMETHING THAT IS GOING ON IN UR HOUSE OR SCHOOL BUT I JUST WANT TO LET U KNOW THAT U ARE AMAZING AND GOD LOVES U NO MATTER WHAT U DO OR WHAT U SAY YOU ARE HIS DAUGHTER/SON AND HE LOVES U SOO MUCH THAT HE SENT HIS ONLY SON TO DIE FOR UR SINS AND IF U DON'T BELIEVE GOD EXISTS THEN START BELEIVING AND IF U STILL DON'T BELEIVE IN GOD JUST KNOW HE STILL LOVES U AND U ARE STILL HIS CHILD
SO THE POINT IS NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENES U ARE AMAZING AND HANDSOME/BEAUTIFUL
SINCERLY: ME
Char Limp
(Rita Ora) all night all night you've been in your mind
We were supposed to be leaving but you keep overthinking
Everything you try try oh it's not right one doubt then another
Another something to cover (Zara Larsson) you're in the mirror but
You're not seeing yourself just seeing all the ways you could be someone else I know you feel sometimes like you're not good enough
You're not the only one (Charli XCX) all I'm tryna say is don't change
Every part of you is just right don't change not a single curve or one line
So why cover up your flaws! When they make you who you are (oh oh)
All I'm tryna say is don't change (ooh) don't change (ooh)
(Ariana Grande) it's hard it's hard when you're in the dark
Tryna see things clearly yeah, I felt how you're feeling
All of the stress, pressure all in pursuit of perfection
Wish we knew that imperfections make you an exception
(Zara Larsson) you're in the mirror but you're not seeing yourself
Just seeing all the ways you could be someone else
I know you feel sometimes like you're not good enough
You're not the only one
(Miranda Cosgrove) all I'm tryna say is don't change
Every part of you is just right don't change not a single curve or one line
So why cover up your flaws when they make you who you are oh oh
All I'm tryna say is don't change (Zara Larsson) (all I'm tryna say is) (ooh)
Don't change (ooh) (no no no)
(Why Don't We) no not one thing no not one thing (Ariana Grande) (no not one thing) every part about you is as it should be (Rita Ora) (woah oh) no not one thing no not one thing (Ariana Grande) no not one thing
Every part about you is as it should be (Zara Larsson) don't change every part of you is just right don't change not a single curve or one line
So why cover up your flaws when they make you who you are oh oh
All I'm tryna say is don't change
brianna
Hey you scrolling down through the comments!
Yes, you
You are beautiful no matter what!
Nobody is perfect in this world but God!
Don't expect everyone to like you!
We all have different opinions and not everyone likes us!
But don't change yourself for that!
You are you and not someone else!
Being different is the best!
Why?
Because we have different talents and opportunities!
And those are special...like you are...
You are special!
The best thing in the world!
That's why God made you!
Because your special to the world!
But just don't care what others say!
They are bringing you down!
Like I said, we have different opinions.
But opinions for being different don't matter! Have a blessed day 😊🙏❤
bmogello _17
The lyrics hit me really hard because before I really want to change myself so I can fit in other's world but when I heard this songs just Don't Change , This what God Made me so I just accepted it.
lizzie
I'm so unsure of my body and this song makes me so happy to know I'm not the only one
Sarah Watts
This song always makes me more confident in myself and with my anxiety. ❤🔥
K J
Wow such a good message, thank you Why Don't We.
Ma Cherie
why do i feel like this is dedicated to me?
Kevin Sean Zebua
Guys what's wrong...why is this song not on their channel?
Rayantanae Westbrook
As long as this resembles your life even a little it is dedicated to you as it is dedicated to all of us all of us insecure people listen to the song whenever you're feeling insecure and take its advice you are who God intended you to be so be you
MoreniN 244
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Elizabeth Stevens
I don’t know why
Elizabeth Stevens
I feel the same way... when I started liking my current crush I changed a lot ( I wear different clothes do different things and talk different )