Can't Change Me

Chris Cornell

About Can't Change Me

"Can't Change Me" is the first single released from Chris Cornell's debut solo album, Euphoria Morning (1999). The song peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks, and at No. 7 on the Alternative Songs chart. A music video was produced for the song. "Can't Change Me" was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 2000 Grammy Awards.


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1999
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She can do anything at all
Have anything she pleases
The power to change what she thinks is wrong
What could she want with me yeah

Wait just one minute here
I can see that she's trying to read me
Suddenly I know

She's going to change the world 
But she can't change me
No she can't change me

She has the daylight at her command
She gives the night its dreams   yeah
She can uncover your darkest fears
Make you forget you feel them

Wait just one minute more
I can see that she's trying to free me
Suddenly I know

She's going to change the world 
But she can't change me
No she can't change me

Suddenly I can see everything that's wrong
With me yeah
What can I do I'm the only thing I really have
At all

Wait just one minute here
I can see that she's trying to need me
Suddenly I know

She's going to change the world 
But she can't change me
No she can't change me

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Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell (born Christopher John Boyle; July 20, 1964) is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and as the former lead vocalist for Audioslave. He is also known for his numerous solo works and soundtrack contributions since 1991, in addition to being the founder and frontman for Temple of the Dog, the one-off tribute band dedicated to his former roommate, Andrew Wood. Cornell's signature prowess as a musician is generally noted as his 4-octave vocal range, as well as his powerful vocal belting technique. He has released three solo studio albums, Euphoria Morning (1999), Carry On (2007), and Scream (2009). Cornell was ranked 4th in the list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists" by Hit Parader… more »

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Written by: Chris Cornell

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10 facts about this song

Song Release Fact
"Can't Change Me" was released as the lead single from Chris Cornell's debut solo album, "Euphoria Morning," in 1999.
Album Info
Despite being a solo album, "Euphoria Morning" was initially supposed to be a third album for the supergroup, Audioslave.
Performance Fact
"Can't Change Me" reached number five on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
Song Inspiration
This song was reportedly inspired by Cornell's own personal experiences and introspections.
Grammy Nomination Fact
It's the first song for which Cornell received a Grammy nomination for his solo work.
Video Fact
The music video for "Can't Change Me" was directed by Johan Renck, who is known for his work with Madonna, The Libertines, New Order, and many other prominent musicians.
Languages Fact
A French version of "Can't Change Me" appeared as a bonus track on the album, showcasing Cornell's multilingual talent.
Music Style
"Can't Change Me" presents a departure from the heavy grunge rock style that Chris Cornell was known for from his earlier bands, Soundgarden and Audioslave, and leans more towards alternative rock and pop.
Collaborators Fact
The song was co-written by acclaimed producers and songwriters Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider, who were also part of the band 'Eleven.'
Tribute Fact
After Cornell's death in 2017, the song has been covered by many artists as a tribute to his influence and impact on rock music.

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