Changes
Nu Breed Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Been to hell and back, many times
I ain′t never walked no line
I've never been no kinda saint, but I promise you I′m one of a kind
I been handcuffed, faced in the dirt
I been dressed up, ready for church
I've been betrayed, my heart is been broken
And I broke some hearts and I ripped em open
I'm just a man. I made mistakes
Never settled down, living place to place
I been ashamed and I′ve been proud
I can laugh about it or break down
Never been too good at love, never had a love that would love me back
No one around when I needed help
I was lost in hell and way off track
I been sick and tired, I′ve cried the blues
I heard people sayin that I'm bad news
And that′s half the truth
But, you only gonna see the half of me that's meant for you
I′ve chased dreams, I've wasted time
I′ve hurried up, just to wait in line
But, I've paid my dues, I can't wait for mine
I gotta legacy to leave behind
No matter what you think of me
Just keep it real and don′t be fake with me
Dont talk that trash unless you′re facing me
And if you think I'll fail
Just wait and see
′Cause I've seen it all and I′m not afraid
The blood, the sweat and too much pain
I've lost it all and got it all to gain
So, I′m on my way, thank God I've changed
Everybody changes, good or bad
But it's up to you, what path you choose
When your backs up against that wall again
And you feel like everything′s just fallin′ in
Everything changes, better or worse
It could be hell or heaven on Earth, like fairytales
But, the real truth hurts
You only get what you deserve
Everybody changes, good or bad
But it's up to you, what path you choose
When your backs up against that wall again
And you feel like everything′s just fallin' in
′Cause everything changes, better or worse
It could be hell or heaven on Earth, like fairytales
But, the real truth hurts
You only get what you deserve
Everybody changes and everything changes
The real truth hurts
You only get what you deserve
'Cause everybody changes and everything changes
The real truth hurts and you only get what you deserve
Never switched up, Never sold out
For this music game, I poured my soul out
Heartbreak and pains all I know about
I need happiness, I′m gettin' older now
My momma needs a better house
And my little brother he's with her too
So, I′ve gotta get my feet on the ground
Gotta do this here with nothing to lose
My kids have seen me struggle at times
But, I did good a couple of times
Look how far I′ve came with a troublesome mind
When I could failed and came crumbling down
I've did dirt, I′ve been kicked in it
Built a house of pain and I lived in it
Been badmouthed and talked down on
So, it feels good to put a smile on
And I promise that I'll never go back
To that place that I lived in the past
To the person that I used to be
′Cause I'm finally free at last
So, if I never make it in music
Just know that I made it in life
And that′s more than I could ever ask for
And I think I'm doin' alright
No matter what you think of m
Just keep it real and don′t be fake with me
Don′t talk that trash unless you're facing me
And if you think I′ll fail, just wait and see
'Cause I′ve seen it all and I'm not afraid
The blood, the sweat and too much pain
I′ve lost it all and got it all to gain
So, I'm on my way, thank God I've changed
Everybody changes, good or bad
But it′s up to you, what path you choose
When your backs up against that wall again
And you feel like everything′s just fallin' in
′Cause everything changes, better or worse
It could be hell or heaven on Earth, like fairytales
But, the real truth hurts
You only get what you deserve
Everybody changes, good or bad
But it's up to you, what path you choose
When your backs up against that wall again
And you feel like everything′s just fallin' in
′Cause everything changes, better or worse
It could be hell or heaven on Earth, like fairytales
But, the real truth hurts
You only get what you deserve
Everybody changes
And everything changes
But, the real truth hurts
You only get what you deserve
'Cause everybody changes
And everything changes
The real truth hurts
And you only get what you deserve
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Nu Breed's song "Changes" delve into the ups and downs of life and the changes that occur as a person goes through them. The first verse talks about the experiences the singer has been through, from having been to hell and back multiple times, to never having been a saint, but acknowledging that they are one of a kind. The singer has been through tough experiences such as being handcuffed and facing the dirt, being dressed up for church, but also having their heart broken and breaking a few as well.
The second verse continues the theme of the challenges the singer faced, from never having had a love that loved them back to feeling lost in hell and way off track. They have been sick and tired, crying the blues and hearing people say they are bad news. However, the singer acknowledges that only half of the truth has been revealed to others, with the other half meant for someone specific.
The chorus "Everybody changes, good or bad, but it's up to you, what path you choose" brings the focus to the reality that change is inevitable, but it is up to the individual to choose the path they take in life. The singer talks about how the truth hurts, but you only get what you deserve.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal growth and how, no matter how hard or challenging the journey may be, there is always room for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Been to hell and back, many times
I have faced many tough times in my life.
I ain′t never walked no line
I have never followed a conventional path in life.
I've never been no kinda saint, but I promise you I′m one of a kind
I am not perfect, but I am unique in my own way.
I been handcuffed, faced in the dirt
I have been arrested and humiliated.
I been dressed up, ready for church
I have tried to fit in and look presentable.
I've been betrayed, my heart is been broken
I have been let down and hurt by others.
And I broke some hearts and I ripped em open
I have also hurt other people in the past.
I'm just a man. I made mistakes
I am human and have made errors in judgement.
Never settled down, living place to place
I have not had a stable living situation and have moved around frequently.
I been ashamed and I′ve been proud
I have experienced both shame and pride in my life.
I can laugh about it or break down
I have found ways to deal with my emotions by either laughing or crying.
Never been too good at love, never had a love that would love me back
I have struggled with finding love and have not had a lot of success in this area.
No one around when I needed help
I have felt alone and unsupported during difficult times.
I was lost in hell and way off track
I have felt lost and hopeless at times.
I been sick and tired, I′ve cried the blues
I have been physically and emotionally exhausted and felt hopeless.
I heard people sayin that I'm bad news
I have been judged and criticized by others for my past actions.
And that′s half the truth
What people say about me is not the whole truth.
But, you only gonna see the half of me that's meant for you
Only certain people will be able to see my true self.
I′ve chased dreams, I've wasted time
I have pursued my aspirations but also spent time on things that did not benefit me.
I′ve hurried up, just to wait in line
I have rushed to get things done, only to find myself waiting for something else.
But, I've paid my dues, I can't wait for mine
I have worked hard and sacrificed to get where I am, and I am ready for success.
I gotta legacy to leave behind
I want to create a lasting impact and be remembered for what I have accomplished.
No matter what you think of me
Regardless of what people think of me.
Just keep it real and don′t be fake with me
I want people to be honest and genuine with me.
Dont talk that trash unless you′re facing me
Do not talk behind my back; confront me directly if you have an issue.
And if you think I'll fail Just wait and see ′Cause I've seen it all and I′m not afraid The blood, the sweat and too much pain I've lost it all and got it all to gain So, I′m on my way, thank God I've changed
I have faced numerous challenges and setbacks, but I am not afraid to continue working towards my goals and improving myself.
Everybody changes, good or bad
Everyone goes through changes, whether positive or negative.
But it's up to you, what path you choose
Each person is responsible for their own path in life.
When your backs up against that wall again And you feel like everything′s just fallin′ in Everything changes, better or worse It could be hell or heaven on Earth, like fairytales But, the real truth hurts
During challenging times, everything can change and the outcome can be good or bad, but the reality may be difficult to accept.
You only get what you deserve
You will receive what you have earned in life.
Never switched up, Never sold out For this music game, I poured my soul out Heartbreak and pains all I know about I need happiness, I′m gettin' older now
I have remained true to myself in the music industry and poured my emotions into my work, despite experiencing heartbreak and pain in my personal life.
My momma needs a better house And my little brother he's with her too So, I′ve gotta get my feet on the ground Gotta do this here with nothing to lose
I want to provide a better home for my mother and take care of my younger brother, which motivates me to work hard and take risks.
My kids have seen me struggle at times But, I did good a couple of times Look how far I′ve came with a troublesome mind When I could failed and came crumbling down
Although my children have witnessed my struggles, I have also had some successes and achieved a lot despite facing difficulties.
I've did dirt, I′ve been kicked in it Built a house of pain and I lived in it Been badmouthed and talked down on So, it feels good to put a smile on
I have made mistakes and faced criticism and negativity in my life, but I appreciate the moments of happiness and joy.
And I promise that I'll never go back To that place that I lived in the past To the person that I used to be ′Cause I'm finally free at last
I have overcome my past struggles and do not want to return to that state of mind or person I once was.
So, if I never make it in music Just know that I made it in life And that′s more than I could ever ask for And I think I'm doin' alright
Even if I do not achieve success in the music industry, I am content with how far I have come in life and am satisfied with my progress.
But it′s up to you, what path you choose Everybody changes And everything changes 'Cause everybody changes And you only get what you deserve
Each person has their own path and experiences changes in life, but ultimately, they receive what they have earned.
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