Lyrics
They say don't change the old for the new
Advising against replacing old things with new ones.
But I've found out this will never do
Realizing that sticking to the old ways is not beneficial.
When you grow old you don't last long
Highlighting the fleeting nature of life as one grows old.
You're here today and then tomorrow you're gone
Emphasizing the transience of existence.
I loved a man(gal) for many years gone by
Reflecting on a long-standing romantic relationship.
I tho't his(her) love for me would never die
Believing in the enduring nature of the partner's love.
He(She) made some changes that would never do
Expressing dissatisfaction with changes made by the partner.
From now on I'm goin' to make some changs too
Deciding to make personal changes in response.
For there's a change in the weather
Noticing changes in the external environment.
There's a change in the sea
Observing alterations in the sea and weather.
So from now on there'll be a change in me
Committing to personal transformation.
My walk will be diff'rent, my talk and my name
Changing physical attributes like walking, talking, and name.
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same
Desiring a complete personal overhaul.
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough
Intending to change the lifestyle.
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff
Willing to alter the way of presenting oneself.
'Cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
Recognizing societal disregard for the elderly.
There'll be some changes made
Reiterating the inevitability of forthcoming changes.
They say the old time things are the best
Mentioning the perceived value of old-time things.
That may be very good for all the rest
Acknowledging the general praise for traditional items.
But I'm goin' to let the old things be
Choosing not to adhere to old ways.
'Cause they are certainly not suited for me
Rejecting the suitability of old things for personal circumstances.
There was a time when I thought that way
Reflecting on a past mindset that led to loneliness.
That's why I'm all alone here today
Attributing current solitude to a past perspective.
Since ev'ry one of these days seeks something new
Acknowledging the universal quest for novelty.
From now on I'm goin' to seek some new things too
Committing to seeking new experiences.
For there's a change in the weather
Reiterating environmental changes.
There's a change in the sea
Confirming shifts in the sea and weather.
So from now on there'll be a change in me
Continuing the commitment to personal change.
Why, my walk will be be different, and my talk and my name
Reiterating changes in physical attributes.
Nothing about me gonna be the same
Emphasizing the extent of personal transformation.
I'm gonna change my way of livin', and that ain't no shock
Expressing a willingness to change the way of living.
Why, I'm thinking of changin' the way I gotta set my clock
Considering changes even in mundane aspects like setting the clock.
Because nobody wants you when you're old and gray
Highlighting societal disregard for the elderly.
There's gonna be some changes made today
Anticipating immediate changes in the present.
There'll be some changes made
Reiterating the inevitability of forthcoming changes.
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