The Change

Garth Brooks

About The Change

"The Change" is a song written by Tony Arata and Wayne Tester, and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in March 1996 as the fourth single from the album Fresh Horses. The song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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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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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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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.
Album Information
"The Change" is a track featured on Brooks' eighth studio album "Fresh Horses," which was released in November 1995.
Songwriter Collaboration
The song was written by Tony Arata and Wayne Tester, two experienced songwriters known for their work in country music.
Top Chart Performace
Despite not being released as a single, "The Change" still managed to rank on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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.
Video Collaboration
The music video for 'The Change' was directed by Jon Small, a big name in the music video industry associated with many country music videos.
Positive Reception
The 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.
Philanthropy Impact
In 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.
Song Meaning
The 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.
Live Performace
One 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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