The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Did I change Your mind with
What I said last night?
Did I break Your heart by
Straying so far
By what You have in mind
For my life?
Would You change me from
Who I've been lately?
'Cause I know I'm nothing
Without You
Did my words betray the
Patience I once claimed?
Can't You see it in my face?
I need your grace
Would You change me from
Who I've been lately?
'Cause I know I'm nothing
Without You
Would You save me from
The way I've been lately?
'Cause I can't see living
Without You
So would you speak to me
And show me what I need
Is it patience, kindness, all
That's in between?
Loving others the way You
Love me?
Would You change me from
Who I've been lately?
'Cause I know I'm nothing
Without You
Would You break me from
The way I've been lately?
'Cause I can't see living
Without You
What I said last night?
Did I break Your heart by
Straying so far
By what You have in mind
For my life?
Would You change me from
Who I've been lately?
'Cause I know I'm nothing
Without You
Did my words betray the
Patience I once claimed?
Can't You see it in my face?
I need your grace
Would You change me from
Who I've been lately?
'Cause I know I'm nothing
Without You
Would You save me from
The way I've been lately?
'Cause I can't see living
Without You
So would you speak to me
And show me what I need
Is it patience, kindness, all
That's in between?
Loving others the way You
Love me?
Would You change me from
Who I've been lately?
'Cause I know I'm nothing
Without You
Would You break me from
The way I've been lately?
'Cause I can't see living
Without You
Lyrics submitted by prosejunkie
Change Me Lyrics as written by Damon Thomas Antonio Dixon
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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whaaaaaa? it's good that God has complete control over us? I love this song still, especially the chorus. I know it's about God, but I like to think about this song in different ways than just that. The capitalized You's are very distracting when trying to find meanings in lyrics, beside from religious meaning. sigh
yea it's good that God has controll over everything, because God knows everything and He is good and He looks after us. I'd rather have Him to have the controll than anyone else.<br /> <br /> Why would you try to find an other meaning in this song when it's so clearly about God?? That's just distorting and twisting the message from Sanctus Real..
This is a great song, reminding us that God has total control over us!!! woooh!
whaaaaaa? it's good that God has complete control over us? I love this song still, especially the chorus. I know it's about God, but I like to think about this song in different ways than just that. The capitalized You's are very distracting when trying to find meanings in lyrics, beside from religious meaning. sigh
yea it's good that God has controll over everything, because God knows everything and He is good and He looks after us. I'd rather have Him to have the controll than anyone else.
Why would you try to find an other meaning in this song when it's so clearly about God?? That's just distorting and twisting the message from Sanctus Real..