Changes

Embracing Transformation: Donovan's "Changes" Message
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Lyrics

Everyone is right

Emphasizes the diversity of perspectives, suggesting that different people have valid viewpoints.

Everything is wrong

Highlights the prevalence of problems or challenges in the world.

Don't let the changes get you down, man

Encourages resilience in the face of life's changes and challenges.

'Cause everyone is wrong

Contradicts the earlier assertion, reinforcing the idea that opinions vary, and no one is universally right.

Everything is all right now

Suggests a positive shift or resolution, implying that despite problems, things are now okay.

Don't let the changes get you uptight

Advises against becoming overly anxious or stressed about life's changes.


Butter my toast, and I'll go

Uses a mundane activity (buttering toast) to symbolize simplicity or routine in life.

Button up a coat, and let's go

Suggests preparation and readiness for a journey or change.

Off to the coast we must go

Indicates a destination, possibly metaphorical, with the coast representing a better place.

Don't wanna boast, but I'll grow much better there

Expresses personal growth and improvement at the mentioned destination.

Don't let the changes get you down man

Reiterates the advice to remain resilient in the face of changes and challenges.


Vietnam, Biafra

References historical conflicts (Vietnam, Biafra) and critiques the absurdity of human greed.

The obsurdity of greed

Addresses the prevalence of sickness and disease in the world.

How much can one man possibly need?

Questions the excessive material needs of individuals.

Sickness and disease

Points out the widespread presence of ignorance.

And ignorance on every side

Reiterates the advice to remain resilient in the face of challenges, including ignorance.

Don't let the changes get you tight

Encourages not to let changes create tension or stress.


Button your toast and let's go

Repeats the earlier instruction of buttoning toast, emphasizing simplicity or routine.

Button a coat and I'm gonna go

Reiterates the readiness for a journey or change.

Off to the coast we must go

Restates the destination, suggesting a recurring theme of seeking a better place.

Don't wanna boast, but I'll grow much better there

Reiterates personal growth and improvement at the mentioned destination.

Don't let the changes get you down man

Final reinforcement of the advice to remain resilient despite life's changes.

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