Am I Ever Gonna Change?

Extreme · Take Us Alive: Boston 2009 [2010]

I'm tired of being me,

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.