Something Better Change
The Stranglers
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Don't you like the way I move when you see me? Don't you like the things that I say? Don't you like the way I seem to enjoy it? When you shout things but I don't care Something's happening and it's happening right now You're too blind to see it Something's happening and it's happening right now Ain't got time to wait I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change Don't you like the way I dance, does it bug you? Don't you like the cut of my clothes? Don't you like the way I seem to enjoy it? Stick my fingers right up your nose Something's happening and it's happening right now You're too blind to see it Something's happening and it's happening right now Ain't got time to wait I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change, yeah, take it Hugh! I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change, lovely I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change I said something better change Change, change, change, change Change, change, change, change Change, change, change, change Change Change!
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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Something Better Change" is a single by the British band, The Stranglers, which was released in 1977.
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AlbumIt was released as part of their album "No More Heroes", which is the second studio album by the punk rock band.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved considerable commercial success in the UK, reaching number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Label"Something Better Change" was released under the United Artists Records, one of the most pioneering labels in history.
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StyleThe Stranglers are remembered for emerging during the punk rock movement, with "Something Better Change" often being classified as a blend of punk and new wave music.
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LyricsDespite the raw punk sound, the song lyrics deal with themes of frustration, the desire for societal change, and defiance, reflecting the political atmosphere of the era.
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Band MembersThe Stranglers constitute four members, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, and Jet Black. All of them contributed to the song "Something Better Change".
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LegacyThe song has since become a mainstay in the band's live performances due to its popularity and energetic allure.
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Cover Retrospect"Something Better Change" is distinctive for its cover featuring an image of a heroin addict's arm.
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B-SideThe B-side of the single was "Straighten Out," another popular track by The Stranglers.
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