The Change
Garth Brooks
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One hand reaches out And pulls a lost soul from harm While a thousand more go unspoken for And they say, "What good have you done by saving just this one" It's like whispering a prayer In the fury of a storm And I hear them saying, "You'll never change things And no matter what you do It's still the same thing" But it's not the world that I am changing I do this so, this world will know That it will not change me This heart still believes That love and mercy still exist While all the hatreds rage And so many say "That love is all but pointless, In madness such as this "It's like trying to stop a fire With the moisture from a kiss" And I hear them saying, "You'll never change things And no matter what you do It's still the same thing" But it's not the world that I am changing I do this so, this world will know That it will not change me As long long as one heart still holds on Then hope is never really gone And I hear them saying, "You'll never change things And no matter what you do It's still the same thing" But it's not the world that I am changing I do this so, this world we know Never changes me What I do is so, this world will know That it will not change me
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Written by: ANTHONY M. ARATA, R. WAYNE TESTER
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"The Change" is performed by Garth Brooks, an American country singer and songwriter, known as one of the best-selling solo artists of all time in the United States.
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Album Information"The Change" is a track featured on Brooks' eighth studio album "Fresh Horses," which was released in November 1995.
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Songwriter CollaborationThe song was written by Tony Arata and Wayne Tester, two experienced songwriters known for their work in country music.
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Top Chart PerformaceDespite not being released as a single, "The Change" still managed to rank on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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Tribute Theme"The Change" responded to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and is a song about how events can change us, but can't break us.
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Video CollaborationThe music video for 'The Change' was directed by Jon Small, a big name in the music video industry associated with many country music videos.
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Positive ReceptionThe song was praised for its impactful message and Garth Brooks' powerful vocals. It is considered by many fans as one of Brooks' most emotional performances.
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Philanthropy ImpactIn addition to its message about resilience, the music video for 'The Change' includes footage from charitable organizations which Garth Brooks supports, contributing to its profound emotional impact.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics speak directly to those who may be going through tough times, asserting that standing strong and believing in yourself, regardless of the adversity faced, is the most powerful change anyone can make.
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Live PerformaceOne of the most notable performances of 'The Change' occurred during Garth Brooks’ television special, 'Garth Brooks: Live from Las Vegas' in 2013, proving that the song remained significant to him and his fans nearly two decades after its release.
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