Change

John Waite

About Change

"Change" is a song written by Holly Knight and originally recorded by her then-band, Spider, who released the song on their 1981 second album, Between the Lines. The following year, English musician John Waite, newly a solo artist after fronting The Babys, recorded a version. It was released in 1982 as the lead single from Waite's Chrysalis Records album Ignition. The song reached No. 16 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. It was aided by a hugely popular MTV music video. The song (Waite's version) was also featured on the 1985 Vision Quest soundtrack. The re-launched single entered the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to No. 54. 


Year:
1982
3:15
50 
#2

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People talking
And they're saying that you're leaving
So unhappy
With the way that you've been living

Oh oh oh
We always wish for money
We always wish for fame
We think we have the answers

Some things ain't ever gonna change (change)
It doesn't matter who you are
It's all the same (change)
What's in your heart will never change

Look in the mirror
And you see how you've been taken
You won't surrender
But now your heart is breakin'

Oh oh oh
We always wish for money
We always wish for fame
We think we have the answers

Some things ain't ever gonna change (change)
It doesn't matter who you are
It's all the same (change)
What's in your heart will never change

Do you remember
When you got your lucky break
You're looking back now
And it seems like a mistake

Oh oh oh
We always wish for money
We always wish for fame
We think we have the answers

Some things ain't ever gonna change (change)
It doesn't matter who you are
It's all the same (change)
What's in your heart will never change

It's only change (change)
It doesn't matter who you are
It's all the same (change)
What's in your heart will never change

It doesn't matter who you are
It's all the same (change)
What's in your heart will stay the same
It doesn't matter who you are

It's all the same (what¹s in your heart)
It's only
It's only
It's only change

Never (it doesn't matter)
You ain't gonna
You ain't gonna change (what's in your heart)
You ain't gonna change

Doesn't matter who you are

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John Waite

John Charles Waite (born 4 July 1952) is an English musician. He was lead vocalist for The Babys and Bad English. As a solo artist, he scored several international hits, including 1984's "Missing You", a #1 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and a top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart. more »

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Written by: ANTHONY LOVATO

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Change" by John Waite is primarily classified under the music genre of rock, specifically pop rock.
Album Information
The song "Change" is part of John Waite's debut solo album "Ignition" which was released in 1982.
Song Reception
Upon its release, "Change" managed to attain the #16 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, reflecting its popularity among rock music fans.
Length Time Frame
The running time of the song "Change" is 3 minutes and 13 seconds, making it a concise and impactful piece of music.
Song Composition
The composition of "Change" was a collaboration between Holly Knight, who is known for her work with the band Spider, and John Waite himself.
Song Performance Across Time
Interestingly, the song "Change" has been performed live by John Waite for several years and even in more recent concerts, it remains a staple in his setlist.
Trivia
"Change" was once featured in the soundtrack for the classic 1985 film "Vision Quest."
Vocal Characteristics
John Waite's distinctive vocals on "Change" have been widely praised for their emotive power and expressivity.
Relaunch
The song was also re-released in 1985 as part of the soundtrack to the film "Vision Quest," and this version of the song reached #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Notable Cover
American heavy metal band, Ratt, covered "Change" in 1990, also reaching some chart success with their version.
Music Video
The music video for "Change" featured future "Baywatch" actress Erika Eleniak, which caught the interest of many fans.
Lyric Themes
The song's lyrics deal with themes of resilience and coping with life's transitions and uncertainties, making its title very fitting.

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