Lyrics for Changes (2011)
Note: the verses of this work are a 'tone poem' -- in other words, they are spoken and do not align to the music in any melodic sense. They're meant to be more rhythmic if anything -- but really, they are intended to be spoken with freedom and emotion, rather than fitted to the beat (as in most rap music, for example). The chorus however, IS to be sung. :)
Intro
Things about life just seem destined to be changed,
(just) right when we're used to them being around.
Doesn't matter if you set schedules or keep everything arranged;
'cause life throws you a curve-ball that'll knock you to the ground!
Sometimes it's people you know [and've] come to love --
they could move out of your life before you'd even know!
Sometimes it's a meaningful place thought fondly of --
which could be replaced by an every-day drive-thru window!
Don't be caught off-guard as things change around you, though:
For in this world -- for now, that's just how things go.
It's just how things go.
(but) Don't get discouraged when things don't end up just right,
When things get turned up-side down, just remember this advice:
"The winds of change will always blow -- day by day.
What will you do when they're heading your way?"
Verse One
With the passive folk, won't a thing be done,
they'll let the winds blow just as they may;
"Ya' can't tame nature," says one...
another may say "It'll happen anyway!"
Well, perhaps preparation helps only so much;
for the passive this advice just seems due:
Follow after Jesus! Not any doubting, or some such!
Be expecting! Trust Him -- and God SHALL enrich you!
Chorus
I'll be walkin' 'round through life, on the inside of a bubble --
Saved by God's grace, and now I'm happilly singin' His praises!
Livin' life -- I've got no fear for ANY kind of trouble --
('cause) I'm clay in His hands: and thus I'm meant for changes!
Verse Two
The bold people will stand to face whatever may come,
placing their trust in no other -- yet, last I checked:
NO ONE knew it all!... Just how someone could become
so sure of themself -- admittedly keeps me perplexed!
On one hand, as does the 'Good Book' decree:
'Trust God in all things, not in your own understanding!'
Meanwhile we're programmed to think and live "freely" --
all the while, they've been telling us how we're to be living!
Chorus
I'm just walkin' 'round through life, on the inside of a bubble --
Saved by God's grace, and now I'm happilly singin' His praises!
Livin' life -- I've got no fear for ANY kind of trouble --
('cause) I'm clay in His hands: and thus I'm meant for changes!
(guitar solo for 24 bars/measures)
Verse Three
Ironically -- those who cannot seem to cope with change
really DO have faith; though they may think it's broken.
The problem, I'm afraid -- which I'll admit may sound strange:
these folks can't trust ANYONE (even themselves); how bleak a notion!
Issue avoidence might indeed postpone one's sorrows or pain,
but why would one dig to bury their head underground!?
Believe in and obey God, and I know you shall gain
freedom from sorrow -- trusting faith you'll have found!
Chorus
I'm just walkin' 'round through life, on the inside of a bubble --
Saved by God's grace, and now I'm happilly singin' His praises!
Livin' life -- I've got no fear for ANY kind of trouble --
('cause) I'm clay in His hands: and thus I'm meant for changes!
(remaining chorus repetitions more freely ad libbed)