Here Lies The Man That Never Changed
Embracing Change: Jacob Banks' Powerful Message in 'Here Lies The Man That Never Changed'
Lyrics
I'll take the beeline to the moon
I will take a direct route to the moon.
Still have that spaceship in my name
I still have ownership or a connection to a spacecraft.
When December comes they'll ask to see some change
When December arrives, people will inquire about personal growth or transformation.
But I told you I would stay the same
Despite expectations for change, I promised to remain unchanged.
Can I fit the ocean in my room?
Wondering if I can contain the vastness of the ocean within my confined space.
'Cause then I'll never have the blues
Expressing a desire to avoid feeling sad or down (the blues).
When the sun goes down I'll have to act my age
Anticipating the need to behave maturely when circumstances demand it.
But I told you I'd stay the same
Reiterating the commitment to staying the same despite external pressures.
They talk about me on the news
Media coverage discussing the speaker, possibly in a critical light.
They say I'm running out of fumes
Suggestions that the speaker is losing vitality or energy.
When the morning comes I'll have to face my fate
Facing the consequences or challenges in the morning, in line with a previous commitment.
'Cause I promised I would stay the same, mmh
Reaffirming the pledge to remain unchanged despite difficulties.
I heard it's nicer in LA
Heard that Los Angeles is a more pleasant place.
They never lie, they're never fake
Asserting the honesty and authenticity of people in LA.
Well, everybody wins in California
An optimistic view that everyone succeeds in California.
I'll finally get to stay the same
Expecting to maintain one's identity or status quo in California.
Change is coming
A repetition emphasizing that change is imminent, and it will affect financial aspects.
Don't run from it
-Change is coming
-It's gonna your money
-Change is coming
-Don't run from it
-Change is coming
-It's gonna your money
-Change is coming
-Don't run from it
-Change is coming
-It's gonna your money
-Change is coming
-Don't run from it
-Change is coming
-It's gonna your money
-I've been standing on the roof
Positioned on a high point, acting invulnerable.
Acting like I'm bulletproof
Behaving as if immune to the consequences of past mistakes.
Rich on my regrets they'll help build my grave
Wealthy with regrets that will contribute to building a metaphorical grave.
Here lies the man who never changed
Summarizing the epitaph as "Here lies the man who never changed."
But change is coming
Repetition underscoring the inevitability of change and its financial implications.
Don't run from it
-Change is coming
-It's gonna take your money
-Change is coming
-Don't run from it
-Change is coming
-It's gonna take your money
-It's gonna take my money
Acknowledging that change will impact the speaker's financial situation.
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