About The Song
Dwight Yoakam – Things Change: A Look at Love’s Evolution
“Things Change” is a song by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. Here’s a comprehensive look at the song’s details:
Release:
- Released in May 1998 (as the first single)
- Album: A Long Way Home (1998)
Songwriters:
- Dwight Yoakam (both music and lyrics)
Chart Performance:
- Peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1998
Lyrical Themes:
- The song explores the complexities of love and relationships.
- The lyrics depict a conversation between two lovers, where one expresses their unwavering feelings (“I feel the same”) while the other acknowledges the inevitable changes that occur in relationships (“Things Change”).
- There’s a tension between the desire for permanence and the reality of a relationship’s evolution.
- The song doesn’t offer easy answers, but rather portrays a realistic and relatable take on love’s journey.
Musical Style:
- “Things Change” showcases Yoakam’s signature Bakersfield sound, a subgenre of country music known for its Bakersfield, California, roots and its prominent use of electric guitars and a driving rhythm section.
- The song is upbeat and catchy, with a strong melody that complements the introspective lyrics.
Legacy:
- “Things Change” was a successful single for Yoakam, helping to solidify his reputation as a respected artist in country music.
- The song resonates with listeners due to its exploration of universal themes of love and change.
- It remains a popular choice for fans of Yoakam and country music in general.
Additional Resources:
- You can listen to “Things Change” on various streaming services.
- While I cannot provide links due to my safety policy, you can find the song by searching for “Dwight Yoakam – Things Change” on your preferred platform.
- You can also watch the official music video on YouTube by searching for the same term.
Video
Lyrics
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
She said, baby things change
I said, but I feel the same
She said, well let me explain
Baby, how things can change
I said, but that doesn’t show
How a love that could grow
Would become so strange
She said, well baby, things change
She said, Na, na, na, na, na
Now, now, now baby, don’t try
To figure this out
Or ask questions ’bout why
Forever’s a promise
No love can survive
And trust with hearts
Just don’t apply
She said,
‘Cause baby, things change
Na, na, na, na, na, now, now
So baby I quit tryin’
To figure things out
About all your hearts lyin’
Forever’s a promise
We couldn’t survive
Hey, I may be slow
But I ain’t blind
She said, I still love you so
I said, I don’t care to know
She said, you once cried my name
I said, well baby, things change
And let’s don’t go placing no blame
‘Cause you know things can change
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
She said, you once cried my name
I said, well, baby, things change
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Let’s don’t go placing no blame, yeah
‘Cause you know things can change
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
