Need a Change
Seeking Redemption: The Stanchions' Musical Journey of Self-Discovery
Lyrics
Here I am just wasted again
Expressing a feeling of being wasted or worn out.
But I'll sing my song and I'll say I'm on the mend
Despite feeling down, the singer will sing and claim improvement.
I'll put on a smile as I drift away
Putting on a facade of happiness as a coping mechanism.
Pretend like nothing's gonna bother me
Pretending that nothing will bother or affect the singer.
Cause it's cold outside and I need a place to stay
Seeking shelter from emotional coldness and uncertainty.
Looking in the mirror I don't like what I see
Expressing dissatisfaction with one's appearance.
It's hard to believe the reflection's one of me
Difficulty accepting that the reflection is indeed the singer.
So don't take me back to no brighter place
Resisting the idea of returning to a happier past.
Cause I doubt I'm ever gonna find the words to say
Doubtful about finding the right words to express feelings.
Oh darling yes I think I need a change
Expressing a desire for change in life.
And when I change my mind I'll turn my head and try to find you
Commitment to changing perspective and searching for someone.
You've found yourself some other way, yeah
Acknowledging that the person has found a different path.
And when you tell me "baby, I'm the one you have to lie to"
Acceptance of being lied to in a relationship.
That's when you know that it's ok
Finding comfort in the acceptance of the situation.
Here I am just faded again
Feeling faded or worn out again.
They seem to think it'll work out in the end
Skepticism about others' optimism for a positive outcome.
Do I really gotta listen to what they say?
Questioning the need to listen to others' advice.
I doubt they're ever gonna do it anyway
Doubtful that others will follow through with their promises.
And their sudden interest is very very strange
Perceiving sudden interest from others as strange.
A fifth of Jack and I start to feel ok
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to feel okay.
I feel much better than I did back in the day
Feeling better than in the past, possibly due to substance use.
Don't take me back to no brighter place
Resistance to returning to a brighter but challenging past.
Although I doubt the bottle is the only way
Doubtful that the bottle (alcohol) is the only solution.
And I'm cold inside and I think I need a change
Feeling emotionally cold and desiring change.
And when I change my mind I'll turn my head and try to find you
Commitment to changing perspective and searching for someone.
You've found yourself some other way, yeah
Acknowledging that the person has found a different path.
And when you tell me "baby, I'm the one you have to lie to"
Acceptance of being lied to in a relationship.
That's when you know that it's ok
Finding comfort in the acceptance of the situation.
If we were to run away could we
Exploring the idea of running away to escape difficulties.
Rid ourselves of what you call a disease
Questioning if escaping can eliminate perceived problems.
Because I don't wanna be another project
Rejecting the idea of being treated as a project by others.
Tell me now why do you lie to me?
Seeking honesty in interpersonal relationships.
And give me something as I fall to my knees
Desiring support or understanding in a challenging situation.
Because I wanna see my final sunset
Expressing a wish to see a positive conclusion or end.
Oh darling yes I think I need a change
Reiterating the need for change in life.
Oh darling yes I think I need a change
Reaffirming the desire for a positive transformation.
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