Lyrical Breakdown of CHANGES - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "CHANGES" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Common weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "CHANGES" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Common employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Common's narrative.

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I'm the river that flow through the hood Through the woods, through the birds, through the mud Through the bricks over the curves, to the forest reserve Got with four acres in the forest and worst Planted [Incomprehensible] for the young seeds to know Trees is blowin', we see change in the wind This is new day and I gotta take it in See a black man run, we need him to win Young eyes search, search for a better tomorrow Let belief lead the way and the angels follow Open doors for the hopeful to go through 'Cause I was chosen and I'm supposed to I know a change gonna come The race begun, we're almost there, oh yeah I know a change gonna come The race begun, we're almost there, oh yeah I spoke like a child, I wrote like a child I always smile, let my mind float like a child Wishin' I was smart as these kids are now All grown up still wishin' I'm a child again Church song reminded me to stay grateful A [Incomprehensible] reminded me to stay playful Day's go by, my life all high I leave all my walks so the fight don't die And me, I found a purpose why I MC Inspire a young world to be greater than me I fall awake and I dream a song So the little shortys will sing along I know a change gonna come The race begun, we're almost there, oh yeah I know a change gonna come The race begun, we're almost there, oh yeah Welcome children, welcome me Your sentiments is felt in me I see the future and the walking path Don't let these fool take you off your path Laugh if you need to, smile if you need to Life is a trip ride long and proceed to Try to believe to, do what you wanna do Remember you're kings and queens and still humble to Life isn't fun and you don't need to look back again Victory can be claimed while you still battling Travel on with the food I provide you To awaken the voice that's inside you I know a change gonna come The race begun, we're almost there, oh yeah I know a change gonna come The race begun, we're almost there, oh yeah Change is inevitable, you can't stop it Change is happening in everybody's life Change is like the furious hurricane that you can't stop What is change? Change is Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi Shakespeare, Tupac Shakur, Barack Obama And you can't forget Common Change is gonna happen, change is hope