Changing Tide

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Changing Tide

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Written by:	Greg Graffin
Released in:	2013
BPM:	150

Lyrics - Album version

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Every day's the same routine of endless chores and boring details
And you know you're waiting for the perfect condition for your ship to set sail

But of course the climate's always changing
Clining to the past has got you straining
Comes the recognition now you're on a mission that is born to fail
(Leave it!)

Brothers say goodbye
Sisters don't you cry
All embrace the times
Wade into the changing tide

Searching for philosophy of life can be a drag on the soul
Nowadays we pick and choose the pieces from other people's wisdom of old

But of course the climate's always changing
Clinging to the past has got you straining
Realizing all your most cherished beliefs are subject to rot and mold
(come on!)

Brothers say goodbye
Sisters don't you cry
All embrace the times
Wade into the changing tide

Versions

Version	Length	Release	Catalog ID	Country	Format	Year
Album version
	2:23	True North		United States	12"	2022
	2:23	30 Years Live		Europe	12"	2016
	2:23	True North	EICP-1569	Japan	CD	2013
	2:23	True North		United States	12"	2013
	2:23	True North	7228-I	Europe	12"	2013
	2:23	True North		Europe	12"	2013
	2:23	True North		United States	12"	2013
	2:23	True North	87228-1	United States	12"	2013
	2:23	True North		Europe	12"	2013
	2:23	True North	EPIT 7228	United States	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	87228-2	United States	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	7228-2	Europe	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	87228-2P	United States	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	059	United States	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	87228-2	United States	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	7228-2	Europe	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	EDC1-80476	Japan	CD	2013
	2:23	True North	EPIT 7228-2A	Europe	CD	2012

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Song interpretations (6)

Priesterseminar Billy Gnosis Location: None Selected Status: Offline Posts: 1251	Quote havent heard it live yet, you i cant say much about gregs introduction other than this must have been a joke.. to me its about moving on from the status quo ( a depressing, mind numbing state of being, enforce by tradition and your comfort zone) ..embarking for change.. but failing in the end.. to me this songs beauty lies in the enthusiasm to strife for something more worthwhile and the immediate realisation of futileness of you ambition.. 01/28/2017 at 12:38 havent heard it live yet, you i cant say much about gregs introduction other than this must have been a joke.. to me its about moving on from the status quo ( a depressing, mind numbing state of being, enforce by tradition and your comfort zone) ..embarking for change.. but failing in the end.. to me this songs beauty lies in the enthusiasm to strife for something more worthwhile and the immediate realisation of futileness of you ambition..
sXemlk Guest Location: Brazil	Quote I think is about when someone lose somebody, or his/her plans fall apart. Maybe about any circumstances of life, when you got something planed, and suddenly everything changes. 01/27/2017 at 04:33 I think is about when someone lose somebody, or his/her plans fall apart. Maybe about any circumstances of life, when you got something planed, and suddenly everything changes.
chriskadee Incomplete Location: Redwood City Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote This song is unambiguously about climate change. At least that is how Greg introduces it. 05/28/2013 at 21:08 This song is unambiguously about climate change. At least that is how Greg introduces it.
Markovian The Devil In Stitches Location: United States Status: Offline Posts: 297	Quote im thinking it talks about moving on to something new in life and the difficulties getting there 01/27/2013 at 19:59 im thinking it talks about moving on to something new in life and the difficulties getting there
Wrongwaykid707 Lost Pilgrim Location: anaheim ca Status: Offline Posts: 9	Quote I simply see this song as a goodbye to the old and hello to something new and exciting. In no way of course taking anything away from the old, but to move on to new things, turn the page or wade with the changing tide. As for bad religion , this could be a way of saying goodbye as well, whether it be to the album true north, or to bad religion itself , considering it is the last song on the album or the last song on the last album. 01/22/2013 at 04:21 I simply see this song as a goodbye to the old and hello to something new and exciting. In no way of course taking anything away from the old, but to move on to new things, turn the page or wade with the changing tide. As for bad religion , this could be a way of saying goodbye as well, whether it be to the album true north, or to bad religion itself , considering it is the last song on the album or the last song on the last album.

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