George Jones – I Can’t Change Overnight

I Can't Change Overnight

About the song

  • Country Song by George Jones (1993):

    • Background: Released as a single in 1993, it wasn’t a major hit but appeared on Jones’ album “Walls Can Come Tumbling Down.” There’s limited information on the specific inspiration.
    • Themes:
      • Struggle for Change: The lyrics likely express the difficulty someone has in overcoming bad habits or a negative lifestyle.
      • Desire for Improvement: Despite the struggle, there’s a yearning to be better.
      • Acceptance of Imperfection: The song acknowledges that personal change takes time and effort.
  • General Saying:

    • Meaning: This is a common phrase used to acknowledge that personal growth is a gradual process.
    • Themes:
      • Patience with Oneself: It emphasizes the importance of being patient when working on personal flaws.
      • Progress Over Perfection: The focus is on making continuous improvement rather than expecting instant transformation.
      • Realistic Expectations: It reminds us that lasting change takes commitment and time.

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Lyrics

There’s a love in my heart that I’d been keepingI don’t know how to give it away to someone newOh you walked out the door and left me weepingAnd I can’t change overnight from loving youIf I can’t walk with you then I’ll walk all aloneWhere my feet touch the ground then that’s where I’ll call homeI don’t like all this loneliness that I go throughBut I can’t change overnight from loving youAll you say to forget the lips I used to kissFind someone to take the place of a love I once knewYes you walked out the door and left me weepingAnd I can’t change overnight from loving you