The Changingman

Paul Weller

About The Changingman

"The Changingman" is a song released by Paul Weller as the lead single from his 1995 album Stanley Road. It charted at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2005
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Is happiness real?
Or am I so jaded
I can't see or feel, like a man been tainted
Numbed by the effect, aware of the muse
Too in touch with myself, I light the fuse

I'm the changingman, built on shifting sands
I'm the changingman, waiting for the bang
As I light a bitter fuse

Time is on loan, only ours to borrow
What I can't be today, I can be tomorrow

And the more I see, the more I know
The more I know, the less I understand.

I'm the changingman, built on shifting sands
I'm the changingman, waiting for the bang
To light a bitter fuse

It's a bigger part 
When our instincts act
A shot in the dark 
A movement in black

And the more I see, the more I know
The more I know, the less I understand.

I'm the changingman, built on shifting sands
(I don't have a plan)
I'm the changingman, waiting for the bang
To light a bitter fuse

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Paul Weller

Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam (1976–1982), Weller went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983–1989). In 1991 he established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist. more »

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Written by: BRENDAN LYNCH, PAUL JOHN WELLER

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"The Changingman" is a song by English singer-songwriter Paul Weller, from his 1995 album "Stanley Road".
Chart Performance
The song is notable as it reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Weller's most successful singles.
Song Inspiration
Weller wrote the song about his own personal transformation and changes he had experienced in his life, hence the title "The Changingman".
Collaboration
The song is co-written with Brendan Lynch, a producer and writer, known for his collaborations with Weller.
Music Video
The music video for "The Changingman" features Weller performing the song, with interspersed footage of changes happening, such as seasons transitioning.
Album Recognition
"The Changingman" was the lead single from the album "Stanley Road", which is Weller’s third solo album. It is considered one of his most commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums.
Popular Culture
The song was featured in the final scenes of series 4 of the popular British TV series, "Misfits".
Awards
"Stanley Road" including the song "The Changingman", won the Ivor Novello Award for Album of the Year in 1996.
Sound
'The Changing Man' features a distinctive guitar riff and driving rhythm which became synonymous with Weller’s confident reinvention during the '90s.
Recognition
Q magazine named "The Changingman" as one of the 100 greatest guitar tracks ever, demonstrating the impact and esteem of Paul Weller’s work at the time.

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