Change by RM Lyrics Meaning – Unpack the Revolution in Rhyme

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Lyrics

Oh, tell me that dark could never win the light
Oh, tell me that wrong could never win the right
Baby, tell me that we gon’ some day stop the fight
And tell me that every, everything gon’ be alright
Oh, tell me who’s stupid, baby, is it me or them?
Just tell me who’s insane, baby, is it me or them?
In this crazy world after patience, could we get the pearl?
But this world, which teaches me, preaches me how to curl

Oh, fuck the school
All we got is mad teachers and some visible classes
Divided spaces, and forever lastin’ stresses
Everybody’s mad, kill people with fingers on Twitter
More than a gun, more than a knife
The tip of your tongue just glitter
Would the pain always win your gain? (Nah)
How could you bet? It’s damn checkin’ game (yeah)
We’re losin’ again, homie, we losin’ too many things
What should we tell our sons?
You know that they will be the men
Like you and me

If hope is a taste
What is yours, what you eat all day? (What you eat all day?)
And if your love is a game
Are we losin’, losin’? Oh

World is gonna change (ooh, ooh, ooh)
World is gonna change (ooh, ooh-ooh)
World is gonna change (ooh, ooh, ooh)
World is gonna change (ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)

Yeah, yeah, tell me what is really real?
I’m tryna buy a new Ferrari for my newest deal
Baby girl say, “The world really hate us, huh?”
Pray a lot and maybe God give you Saint Laurent
Wish that I could change the world but they hold back
When it’s time to go, the people just be mad again
And what if I could change the world with a pen and pad?
When it’s time to vote, the people turn to mannequins
Challenge that Namjoon, I’m the man too
I’m out in Chevy Chase, the teachers used to lampoon
I sing songs, haikus over rap tunes, high IQ
Lookin’ for a Song Hye Kyo, hey, cutie, yeah
I’m tryin’ to keep it a hunnid
Got no faith in the governmentm, that’s why we need each other, hey
Laughin’ to keep from cryin’, Folarin’s a rap monster
Bts is the ARMY, now it’s on me
I’ma keep the piece until I see some more peace
I’ma keep it G, forever, keep it low-key
Take a trip to South Korea with some DC OGs
Chiefin’ OG, I’m chiefin’ OG
Hated by Alt-Rights and racist police
Say, woop-woop, man, 12 comin’
They make them kids really freeze, when they say, “Freeze”, freeze

World is gonna change (ooh, ooh, ooh) (ah, ah, ahh, ay)
World is gonna change (ooh, ooh-ooh) (ah, ah, ahh)
The world is gonna change (ooh, ooh, ooh) (ah, ah, ahh)
World is gonna change (ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh) (ah, ah, ahh)

The world is gonna change
World is gonna change, world is gonna change
World is gonna change
World is gonna change, world is gonna change
World is gonna change
World is gonna change, the world is gonna change
World is gonna change (ahh)
World is gonna change, the world is gonna change

World is gonna change

Moonz (uh), prayin’ for better days for you and I
I see progress via my daughter’s eyes (uh)
I think I think too much now and drink too much now
I numb it ’cause I don’t wanna cry (uh)
Prayin’ for better place for you and I
I see some grass growin’ in winter’s eyes (uh)
I think I think too much now and drink too much now
To numb it ’cause I don’t wanna die

And I believe that real friends love you to no limit (yeah)
I believe that real change lies in the mirror (yeah)
Since I was a lil’ one wasn’t ‘posed to get much status
Now they got they hands up for me like a stick up
So, hands up, hands up like a stick up
Hands up, hands up like a stick up
Since I was a lil’ one, wasn’t ‘posed to get much status
Got they hands up for me like a stick up, check it

Take it day by day, ay, night by night, uh
It’s on you and me, if I’m gon’ shine
Not stoppin’ day by day, night by night, yeah
It’s on you and I, Moonz and the ARMY right (my hands up)

In an era where music transcends mere entertainment, to become a vessel for deep reflection and societal critique, RM—the cerebral titan behind the global phenomenon BTS—serves an audacious concoction of hope and realism in his track ‘Change’. This song, far more than a rhythmic accompaniment to life’s daily routine, is a clarion call for introspection and societal reform.

Striking chords and stoking the embers of discontent among listeners, ‘Change’ encapsulates the zeitgeist of a generation at odds with the given world order. It is an anthem poised to dissect the complex relationship between human despair and fortitude.

A Vision of Duality: Conflict and Harmony in ‘Change’

RM initiates a conversation steeped in the dichotomies that haunt the contemporary soul—dark versus light, wrong versus right—hinting at an eternal struggle with the opening lines. This framing posits the notion that despite obvious daylight, darkness has not conceded, and despite the delineation of right, wrong threads through our societal fabric.

The urging for the cessation of conflict and the affirmation of a better tomorrow intersperses the song with an undercurrent of optimism. Yet this hope is not naïve—it is born of a desire for balance, and a recognition that the state of the world pivots on the actions of its inhabitants.

The Hidden Meaning: An Indictment of Educational and Social Structures

RM delves into a sharp critique of societal systems, exemplified by the denouncement of ‘mad teachers’ and ‘visible classes’. Through this imagery, he spotlights education as a glaring fulcrum of inequality, with stress as a near-constant companion. In this enlightened bashing of structures, ‘Change’ suggests the need for a disruptive overhaul—not just in the halls of learning, but within societal constructs at large.

Moreover, the song highlights the irony of a digital age where the ‘tip of your tongue’ outperforms traditional weapons in inflicting damage. This is an age marked by the instantaneous, often thoughtless dispensation of judgment and virtual vitriol, suggesting that the battlefields of the future lie in bytes as much as in beliefs.

Melodious Introspection: Peering into Personal and Collective Contributions

The line, ‘If hope is a taste, what is yours, what you eat all day?’ turns the lens inwards, prompting listeners to scrutinize their own cynicism or optimism. RM is not just constructing a song, but a narrative inviting participation, questioning the efficacy of love against the backdrop of a seemingly losing battle with the world.

By framing hope and love as everyday sustenance, RM prompts a meditation on personal agency. How does one nourish their spirit in order to impact the larger canvas of collective consciousness? ‘Change’ implicitly asks whether individual hopefulness can amalgamate into a force potent enough to tilt the scales of global reality.

Memorable Lines: A Pen Mightier Than Despair

‘What if I could change the world with a pen and pad?’ RM muses poignantly, evoking the longstanding maxim of the pen’s might over the sword. This is not merely a fantasist’s dream; it’s a proposition of the tangible power of art, of words, and of influential messaging to reconfigure the world’s status quo.

The hip hop undercurrent bestows upon the poetry a pulsating heart. The South Korean maestro blends cultures and cities—Seoul and DC, old-school rap wisdom and modern sensibility—into a singular vision of change, sculpting verses that are as sharp with insight as they are lush with the promise of activism.

Forecasting Hope: The Echoing Anthem of Transformation

The recurring assertion, ‘World is gonna change’, is both a prophecy and a declaration. In these four words, RM summarizes the cyclical nature of history and the inevitability of evolution. It’s a rallying cry for those fatigued by stagnation and itching for a revolution in values, politics, and human connection.

In ‘Change’, RM sends a powerful message of individual empowerment and collective momentum. The real ‘change’ is suggested to come from within, through the reflection in our mirrors, reinforcing the ancient aphorism that personal revolution precedes societal reform. ‘Change’ is about harnessing the latent energy within each one of us to enact the macro-reforms humanity desperately seeks.