Courage to Change
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World, I want to leave you better
I want my life to matter
I am afraid I have no purpose here
I watch the news on TV
Abandon myself daily
I am afraid to let you see the real me
[Pre-Chorus]
Rain, it falls, rain, it falls
Pouring on me
And the rain, it falls, rain, it falls
Sowing the seeds of love and hope, love and hope
We don't have to stay, stuck in the weeds
[Chorus]
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
[Post-Chorus]
You’re not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You’re not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
World, you're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together we can do anything
I want to leave you better
I want my life to matter
I am afraid I have no purpose here
[Pre-Chorus]
The rain, it falls, rain, it falls
Pouring on me
And the rain, it falls, rain, it falls
Sowing the seeds of love and hope, love and hope
You don't have to stay, stuck in the weeds
[Chorus]
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
[Post-Chorus]
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
[Chorus]
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change?
Have I the courage to change today? (Oh)
[Post-Chorus]
You’re not alone in all this
You’re not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You’re not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
[Outro]
You're not alone in all this
You're not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
You're not alone in all this
You’re not alone, I promise
Standing together, we can do anything
About
“Courage to Change” is the second single from the soundtrack of her self-directed and co-written movie Music. The sad, yet uplifting ballad talks about the fear of changing and having no purpose yet one is never alone in a situation like this; together people “can do anything.”
The chorus and pre-chorus of the song are interpolated from P!nk’s “Courage”, which was co-written by Sia and featured on her album Hurts 2B Human.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
The only thing that remains constant is change. Now more than ever we need to pull together to fight for humanity, social justice, equality & so much more. It’s time for real change. The track ponders what legacy we leave behind and the desire to live a life of purpose and meaning amid the deluge of horrible news, rising to a heart-swelling that asks, “Have I the courage to change today?
–via Billboard (2020)
In a tweet (Team) Sia said:
Now more than ever we need to fight for a better tomorrow. Be brave, be courageous & work for the positive changes you want to see in our world.
This possibly refers to the election of the president of the United States, held on November 3rd (about a month after the release of the song). The song might serve as a sort of political message due to this.
Yes, Sia performed the song for the first time on the 2020 Billboard Music Awards:
- 1.Together
- 2.Hey Boy
- 5.Eye to Eye
- 6.Music
- 7.1+1
- 8.Courage to Change
- 9.Play Dumb
- 11.Lie to Me
- 12.Oblivion
- 13.Miracle
- 14.Hey Boy (Remix)
