Changes

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About Changes

"Changes" is the first single taken from Gareth Gates' third studio album, Pictures of the Other Side. It was released on 9 April 2007 and was his first commercial single since "Say It Isn't So" in 2003. The single charted at No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart but the following week dropped out of the top 40, breaking his streak of top ten hits. The music video for "Changes" is directed by Andy Hylton.


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2007
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I can't run, if you can't hide 
And I'm allowed to change my mind, 
But if I find a way to erase, 
Turn the page on what we've left behind, 
'Cause I can't breath, when your round with my sight, 

I, I don't believe in shame, 
But it's alright to feel the pain, 
Everybody feels some pain, 
And I know, I've seen it in your eyes, 
Every time I see you cry, I realize, 
I've seen your tears to many times, 
We're going through changes, 

I know I'm wrong I realize, 
It's not my place to try and justify, what is right, 
I'm not that knife in your side, 
'Cause I'm shedding that skin that I'm in, 
It's not my fate to live a life without you in, 

I, I don't believe in shame, 
But it's alright to feel the pain, 
Everybody feels some pain, 
And I know, I've seen it in your eyes, 
Every time I see you cry, I realize, 
I've seen your tears to many times, 
We're going through changes, 

We're going through changes

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Gareth Gates

Gareth Paul Gates (born 12 July 1984, Bradford, England) is an English singer-songwriter. He was the runner-up in the first series of the ITV talent show Pop Idol. Gates has sold over 3.5 million records in the UK. He is also known for having a stutter, and has talked about his speech impediment publicly. Gates used the McGuire Programme to manage the problem and is now a speech coach with the programme. more »

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Written by: SACHA SKARBEK, NICK WHITECROSS, GARETH PAUL GATES, JON HALL, MARTIN TEREFE

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Changes" falls into the pop genre, featuring a catchy melody and light-hearted lyrics that are typical of many popular songs.
Release Details
The song was released in April 2007 as a single. It is the title track from Gareth Gates' third studio album.
Chart Performance
In spite of its catchy tune and Gareth Gates' popularity at the time, "Changes" did not perform especially well on the charts. It only reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cover of Original Song
"Changes" is actually a cover of a song originally recorded by David Bowie. Bowie's version was released in 1971, more than three decades before Gareth Gates' cover.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Changes" deal with themes of personal transformation and growth. They communicate the message that change is a natural part of life, as the title suggests.
Song Message
One interesting aspect of "Changes" is how its message can be applied to Gareth Gates himself. After finishing as the runner up on Pop Idol in 2002, Gates made significant changes in his life and career, which makes the song particularly meaningful for him.
Producer
Renowned producer Graham Stack was involved in the production of "Changes". Stack has also worked with other famous pop artists such as Kylie Minogue and Rod Stewart.
Music Video
The video for "Changes" adds a visual dimension to the song's theme of change. It shows Gareth Gates singing in various locations, including a forest and a city, symbolizing different stages of life and change.
Comeback Single
"Changes" was Gareth Gates' comeback single after a hiatus from music. His previous album had been released three years prior, in 2004.
Reception
Despite its middling chart performance, "Changes" was generally positively received by both critics and fans. The song was praised for its catchy melody and relatable themes.

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