A Change is Gonna Come
Embracing Transformation: A Melodic Journey of Hope and Resilience
Lyrics
I was born by the river, in a little tent
I was born in humble circumstances by the river, in a small tent.
Oh, and just like the river
Similar to the river, my life has been in constant motion.
I've been running ever since
I have been running and facing challenges since my birth.
It's been a long
Expressing the passage of a considerable amount of time.
A long time coming
Anticipating a significant change after a prolonged wait.
But I know a change gonna come
Despite the challenges, I believe a positive change is imminent.
Oh, yes it will
Expressing confidence that the awaited change will indeed happen.
It's been too hard living
Reflecting on the difficulties of life.
But I'm afraid to die
Expressing a fear of death due to uncertainty about what comes after.
'Cause I don't know what's up there
Uncertainty about the afterlife, contemplating the unknown beyond the sky.
Beyond the sky
Continuing the theme of uncertainty and fear surrounding death.
It's been a long
Reiterating the prolonged nature of the challenges faced.
A long time coming
Reaffirming the expectation of an impending positive change.
But I know a change gonna come
Confidently asserting that the awaited change will come.
Oh, yes it will
Reiteration of the belief in the certainty of the anticipated change.
I go to the movie
Describing engagement in everyday activities like going to the movies.
And I go downtown
Engaging in urban activities, perhaps to distract from challenges.
Somebody keep telling me
Receiving advice to avoid certain places or situations.
Don't hang around
Reiteration of the caution to stay away from specific circumstances.
It's been a long
Emphasizing the prolonged nature of the challenges faced.
A long time coming
Reaffirming the belief in an imminent positive change.
But I know, a change gonna come
Confidently expressing the expectation of a forthcoming change.
Oh, yes it will
Reiteration of the confidence in the anticipated positive change.
Then I go to my brother
Seeking help and support from a sibling.
And I say, brother, help me please
Asking for assistance from a brother in a time of need.
But he winds up, knockin' me
Experiencing disappointment as the brother lets the narrator down.
Back down on my knees
Metaphorically knocked down to a submissive position.
Oh, there been times that I thought
Reflecting on past moments of hardship and struggle.
I couldn't last for long
Acknowledging moments of doubt and difficulty.
But now I think I'm able, to carry on
Expressing newfound strength and the ability to persevere.
It's been a long
Reaffirming the prolonged nature of the challenges faced.
A long time coming
Confidently asserting the anticipation of a positive change.
But I know a change gonna come
Reiteration of the belief in the certainty of the anticipated change.
Oh, yes it will
Confidently expressing the expectation of a forthcoming change.
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