Change

Charlie Puth, James Taylor

About Change

"Change" is a song recorded by American singer Charlie Puth, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter James Taylor. Written by Ross Golan and its producers Puth and Johan Carlsson, it debuted during Puth's performance at March for Our Lives, and was released commercially for digital download on March 26, 2018, as the fourth single from his second studio album, Voicenotes (2018).


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Why are we looking down
On our sisters and brothers?
Isn't love, all that we got?
Don't we know everyone's
Got a father and mother?
The day we know we're all the same
Together we can make that change

Look around there are too many of us crying
And not enough love to go around
What a waste, another day
Another good one dying
But I know that the world will change
The day we know we're all the same

Why can't we just get along?
If loving one another's wrong
Then how are we supposed to
Get close to each other?
We gotta make that change, yeah
Why can't we just get along?

What a waste it would be to deny somebody
Of a chance to be theirselves
What a waste it would be if we hurt for nothing?
But I know that the world can change
The day we know we're all the same

(Why can't we just get along?)
Why can't we just get along?
(Why can't we just get along?)
If loving one another's wrong
(Why can't we just get along?)
Then how are we supposed to
Get close to each other?
We gotta make that change, yeah

I know we could break apart
We don't have to go that way
Not today

Why can't we just get along?
If loving one another's wrong
Then how are we supposed to
Get close to yeah
(Why can't we just get along?)
Why can't we just get along?
(Why can't we just get along?)
If loving one another's wrong
(Why can't we just get along?)
Then how are we supposed to
Get close to each other?
We gotta make that change, yeah

The change, yeah

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Charlie Puth

Charles Otto Puth Jr. (/puːθ/; born December 2, 1991) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. His initial exposure came through the viral success of his song videos uploaded to YouTube. more »

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Written by: Charlie Puth, Johan Jens Erik Carlsson, Ross Jacob Golan, James Taylor

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Change" is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth. The song features vocal contributions from singer-songwriter James Taylor.
Release Date
The song was released as the fourth single from his second studio album "Voicenotes" on March 26, 2018.
Genre
"Change" is primarily a pop song but it also draws elements from folk music as well. The song is considered to be more introspective and mature than Puth's earlier work.
Inspirational Message
Charlie Puth wrote "Change" as a dedication to the victims of the school shootings in the United States. The song delivers a strong message of unity and calls for a change in society.
Collaboration
The collaboration with legendary James Taylor came about when Puth reached out to him expressing his admiration for Taylor's music. Puth stated, "My father always used to play me James Taylor songs to fall asleep to as a child. It was an honor working with such a legend."
Album Success
"Voicenes" was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 of charts in more than 15 countries. "Change" contributed greatly to its success.
Lyrics
Charlie Puth wrote and composed the lyrics of the song with the intent of encouraging positivity and unity in the face of adversity.
Performance
Charlie Puth performed "Change" live for the first time at the March for Our Lives rally in Los Angeles in 2018. The rally was against gun violence, further amplifying the message of the song.
Musical Style
"Change" primarily features an acoustic guitar, played by James Taylor, and vocals, allowing the strong lyricism of the song to shine. This is a departure from the electronic sounds Puth usually opts for in his songs.
Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics citing the song's powerful message and Puth's evolved vocal and songwriting skills.

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