Am I Ever Gonna Change?
Extreme · Take Us Alive: Boston 2009 [2010]
and I don't like what I see,
I'm not who I appear to be
So I start off every day,
down on my knees I will pray,
for a change in any way
But as the day goes by,
I live through another lie,
if it's any wonder why
Am I ever gonna change
Will I always stay the same
If I say one thing,
Then I do the other
It's the same old song,
That goes on forever
Am I ever gonna change
I'm the only one to blame
When I think I'm right,
I wind up wrong
It's a futile fight,
Gone on too long
Please tell me if it's true,
am I too old to start anew,
'cause that's what I want to do
But time and time again,
when I think I can,
I fall short in the end
So why do I even try,
Will it matter when I die,
Can anyone hear my cry?
Am I ever gonna change
Take it day by day
My will is weak
And my flesh too strong
This peace I seek
Till thy kingdom comes
Am I Ever Gonna Change?
Released on the 2010 compilation Take Us Alive: Boston 2009, "Am I Ever Gonna Change?" serves as a high-energy track by Extreme, blending their signature hard rock with electronic elements. The song reflects the band's evolution during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period marked by the integration of industrial and dance influences into their sound. Featuring the band's characteristic vocal delivery and driving rhythm, the recording captures the intensity of their live performances from that era. It stands alongside other tracks on the compilation that highlight the group's ability to fuse aggression with electronic beats, creating a dynamic listening experience that appeals to fans of the genre.

