Don't Ever Change
Timeless Love: Bryan Ferry's Ode to Authenticity in 'Don't Ever Change'
Lyrics
You never wear a stitch of lace
You prefer simple and unadorned clothing, avoiding ornate lace.
And powder's never on your face
You don't use makeup or powder on your face.
You're always wearing jeans except on Sunday
You typically wear jeans, except on Sundays.
Oh please don't ever change
Expressing a desire for the person not to change.
No don't you ever change
Reiterating the plea for the person to remain unchanged.
I kinda like you just the way you are
Expressing appreciation for the person as they are.
You don't know the latest dance
You're not up-to-date with the latest dance trends.
But when it's time to make romance
When it comes to romantic moments, your kisses reveal your femininity.
Your kisses let me know you're not a tomboy
Contrasting the person's femininity with the term "tomboy."
So please don't ever change
Reiterating the plea for the person not to change.
No don't you ever change
Emphasizing the desire for the person to remain unchanged.
Oh promise me you're always gonna be
Requesting a promise to always be sweet and unchanged.
As sweet as you are
Expressing a desire for the person to maintain their sweetness.
I love you when you're happy
Expressing love for the person when they are happy.
I love you when you're blue
Expressing love for the person when they are feeling down.
I love you when you're mad at me
Expressing love for the person even when they are upset with the speaker.
So how can I get tired of you?
Questioning how the speaker could ever get tired of the person.
A lot of other girls I've seen
Observation of other girls who may mistreat guys compared to the person.
They know how to treat guys mean
Implying that other girls may play hard to get or be less considerate.
But you would rather die than ever hurt me
Expressing the person's preference not to hurt the speaker.
So please don't ever change
Reiterating the plea for the person not to change.
No don't you ever change
Emphasizing the desire for the person to remain unchanged.
No promise me you're always gonna be
Requesting a promise to always be sweet and unchanged.
As sweet as you are
Expressing a desire for the person to maintain their sweetness.
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