Change
John Waite
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People talking And they're saying that you're leaving So unhappy With the way that you've been living Oh oh oh We always wish for money We always wish for fame We think we have the answers Some things ain't ever gonna change (change) It doesn't matter who you are It's all the same (change) What's in your heart will never change Look in the mirror And you see how you've been taken You won't surrender But now your heart is breakin' Oh oh oh We always wish for money We always wish for fame We think we have the answers Some things ain't ever gonna change (change) It doesn't matter who you are It's all the same (change) What's in your heart will never change Do you remember When you got your lucky break You're looking back now And it seems like a mistake Oh oh oh We always wish for money We always wish for fame We think we have the answers Some things ain't ever gonna change (change) It doesn't matter who you are It's all the same (change) What's in your heart will never change It's only change (change) It doesn't matter who you are It's all the same (change) What's in your heart will never change It doesn't matter who you are It's all the same (change) What's in your heart will stay the same It doesn't matter who you are It's all the same (what¹s in your heart) It's only It's only It's only change Never (it doesn't matter) You ain't gonna You ain't gonna change (what's in your heart) You ain't gonna change Doesn't matter who you are
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Written by: ANTHONY LOVATO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Change" by John Waite is primarily classified under the music genre of rock, specifically pop rock.
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Album InformationThe song "Change" is part of John Waite's debut solo album "Ignition" which was released in 1982.
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Song ReceptionUpon its release, "Change" managed to attain the #16 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, reflecting its popularity among rock music fans.
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Length Time FrameThe running time of the song "Change" is 3 minutes and 13 seconds, making it a concise and impactful piece of music.
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Song CompositionThe composition of "Change" was a collaboration between Holly Knight, who is known for her work with the band Spider, and John Waite himself.
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Song Performance Across TimeInterestingly, the song "Change" has been performed live by John Waite for several years and even in more recent concerts, it remains a staple in his setlist.
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Trivia"Change" was once featured in the soundtrack for the classic 1985 film "Vision Quest."
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Vocal CharacteristicsJohn Waite's distinctive vocals on "Change" have been widely praised for their emotive power and expressivity.
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RelaunchThe song was also re-released in 1985 as part of the soundtrack to the film "Vision Quest," and this version of the song reached #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Notable CoverAmerican heavy metal band, Ratt, covered "Change" in 1990, also reaching some chart success with their version.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Change" featured future "Baywatch" actress Erika Eleniak, which caught the interest of many fans.
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Lyric ThemesThe song's lyrics deal with themes of resilience and coping with life's transitions and uncertainties, making its title very fitting.
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