Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Ten years living in a paper bag
Feedback baby, he's a flipped out cat
He's a platinum canary, drinkin' Falstaff beer
Mercedes rule, and a rented Lear
Bottom feeder insincere
Prophet lo-fi pioneer
Sell the house and go to school
Pretty young girlfriend, daddy's jewel
A change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
God's little gift is on the rag
Poster girl posing in a fashion mag
Canine, feline, Jekyll and Hyde?
Wear your fake fur on the inside
Queen of south beach, aging blues
Dinners at six, wear your cement shoes
I thought you were singing your heart out to me
Your lips were syncing and now I see
A change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
A change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Chasing dragons with plastic swords
Jack off Jimmy, everybody wants more
Scully and angel on the kitchen floor
And I'm calling Buddy on the Ouija board
I've been thinking 'bout catching a train
Leave my phone machine by the radar range
"Hello, it's me, I'm not at home
If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone"
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Hello it's me, I'm not at home
If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Oh, I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Oh, I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Oh, a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Feedback baby, he's a flipped out cat
He's a platinum canary, drinkin' Falstaff beer
Mercedes rule, and a rented Lear
Bottom feeder insincere
Prophet lo-fi pioneer
Sell the house and go to school
Pretty young girlfriend, daddy's jewel
A change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
God's little gift is on the rag
Poster girl posing in a fashion mag
Canine, feline, Jekyll and Hyde?
Wear your fake fur on the inside
Queen of south beach, aging blues
Dinners at six, wear your cement shoes
I thought you were singing your heart out to me
Your lips were syncing and now I see
A change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
A change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Chasing dragons with plastic swords
Jack off Jimmy, everybody wants more
Scully and angel on the kitchen floor
And I'm calling Buddy on the Ouija board
I've been thinking 'bout catching a train
Leave my phone machine by the radar range
"Hello, it's me, I'm not at home
If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone"
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Hello it's me, I'm not at home
If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Oh, I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Oh, I think a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
Oh, a change (a change would do you good)
Would do you good (a change would do you good)
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A Change Would Do You Good Lyrics as written by Jeffrey Robert Trott Brian S Macleod
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This song is about Joe Meek, an iconic pioneer in producing and a pretty great songwriter as well. The first an last chorus are most certainly about him. Honestly I'm not sure what or who the second is about. It doesn't seem to have anything to do w Joe.
"Feedback baby" refers to his groundbreaking work w recording music using and inventing effects. Rented Lear refers I assume to his not getting royalties for the first #1 in the US produced by a British producer. The royalties for "Theme from Telstar" were held up by a French guy who claimed Joe had stolen it from a movie soundtrack he had yet to release.
"Bottom feeder insincere", he worked w a lot of young talent an was known to have quite the temper and would throw out studio musicians regularly. He was known to berate musicians to the point of crying, pulling guns on them, one of which apparently was Mitch Mitchell who went on to be the drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Another notable musician guitar "god" Ritchie Blackmore who gained his most game through Deep Purple.
"Prophet lo fi pioneer", obviously his groundbreaking work in recording. The prophet part comes from an apparent premonition Joe had about Buddy Holly dying and told Buddy himself backstage at some point the date and airplane crash that would sadly occur.
"Jack off Jimmy", may be a reference to his homosexual preference which was illegal in Britain and of which he had been arrested for and received a lot of very negative harsh press for.
"Scully and Angel on the kitchen floor." Joe shot and killed his landlady prior to taking his own life in the studio/home he rented from her.
"Calling Buddy from a oujia board." Joe was heavily into the occult as well. He claimed he received a tune from "the other side" from Buddy Holly in his dreams.
Joe suffered from paranoia coupled with drug addiction and depression from the whole deal with his "Telstar" hit and the royalties being held for a court desicion companied w harsh press to the point of suicide. 3 weeks after his death the French court ruled in Joes favor and was awarded royalties in the amount of today's standards 3 million pounds.
@Spacemen Upvoted 'cause i was glad to see you mentioning Joe Meek. Sometimes i see posts on this site and wonder did anyone read the Wiki page for the song..?<br /> <br /> From the Wikipedia article on this song:<br /> "According to Trott, the first verse is about music producer Bill Bottrell, who left in the middle of the album's production, angering Crow. Trott admitted that even though the lyrics were derogatory, they were more playful than harsh. The second verse was inspired by Madonna—who had begun to tone down her sexual image during the song's conception—as well as a few other people who were not named. Crow decided to make the final verse about herself but had to convince Trott and MacLeod to do so.[1]"<br /> <br /> The Wiki page doesn't mention Meek outside of a "see also..." citation, however i managed to find this quote by the artist herself:<br /> <br /> “It was strangely inspired by a magazine article about Joe Meek. Keeping in mind that Bill [producer Bottrell – Ed] had just left, it was about this producer who had a very corporate time as far as music making was concerned – the BBC with engineers wearing lab coats, specific hours of recording and so forth. This producer produced in his own home and manufactured a big hit. He was such a good producer and advanced for his time, and eventually he kinda self-destructed. He represents so many people, people really struggling in a logical, controllable space. Coming off what happened with the press on my last record, it’s about losing grasp of the world and eventually losing control.”
I think it means something... I think you just have to analyse it line-by-line. I think it's about a relationship, where the guy had just been totally ignorant of his partner- the narrator, and any situations (I got that from the first line). I think he was v. materialistic (because a mercedes is a flashy car, and a lear is a private jet. I think he thought he was better than he was (canaries are yellow, he thought he was "platinum"). I also think he's one of those people that thought they had to live their life in a certain way (get a young girlfriend).
In my opinion, the 2nd verse is about the guys "bit on the side", also a materialistic stuck up girl (poster girl posin in a fashion mag), but who doesn't know quite who she's meant to be, a "chamelion" girlfriend (canine, feline, jekyll and hyde...). I then think the "aging blues" is supposed to mean that he doesn't want her any more, as she's getting too old, or their affair is getting too old.
I then think the last line is the narrator saying "piss off, I'm okay by myself, it's time for a change, I don't want you back and I'm not answering your calls".
But tell me if you think that's all complete rubbish.
What beebz said make so much sense. At first I just thought the song was a bunch of random lines that probably only had meaning to her, but now i see it kinda does tell a story. I still don't get every line but i certainly think i get the gist of it.
Sound like this girl has been with a rock star for 10 years, remembering when she met him--that he appeared, or actually was, rich, but in the end was not sincere, a bottom feeder, low rent. And as most rock stars do, they end up with fashion models. She was a looker, young, pretty, daddy's jewel.
He's gotten older. And, all the while she thought he was singing his heart out to her, but he was lip syncing, i.e., lying. Years later she now sees him for what he truly is--a jerk--and she wants out, a change. He wants to have dinner and she thinks, 'sure--wear your cement shoes'so she can drop him in the river where he sinks to the bottom. Or if he calls, leave a message, she won't be around to hear it or either don't call anymore; leave her alone. She's telling him a change will do him good, but in essence, the change is good for her.
Ha, this is such a funny song, lyrically. The chorus (I guess, the title) pretty much sums up the meaning of the song: when things get too stressful or hectic, make a change, and take a breather. Are the rest of the lyrics supposed to mean anything? LOL, I think they're just supposed to be totally schizo. This is a GREAT road song, both the studio version and the Live From Central Park version (which is less reserved and goes more all-out.)
I thought it was about all the people in the world who are fucking up there lives like "Get a young girlfriend, daddy's jewel" and should change there life. But some of the lyrics are just fun to sing along with.
someone please change the bloody title to be the RIGHT one! this is so annoying!
Contrary to popular belief, "A Change" is the complete title. Get the album if you don't believe me.
Actually I got it right here!<br /> "The Very Best of Sheryl Crow" Song 13: "A Change Would Do You good" 3:50
I cared so strongly about this issue that I had to repeat myself!
This song has a Beck-like appeal to its lyrics, even though Beebz has found some meaning to them.