You Won't Change Me
Black Sabbath · Technical Ecstacy [1976]
Nobody will ever change my ways
I don't need money and I don't need no lies
I only need to live for today
But I'd like to talk things over with you
I want to hear the things you say, today
Although you won't change my anyway, no no way
I wish you'd come and see me, I'd like to hold you
I want to set my mind all free
You understand me woman, you give me time
But I don't need no sympathy
Still I wonder what it's like to be loved
Instead of hiding in myself
Nobody will change me anyway, no no way
Nobody's gonna change my world
That's something too unreal
Nobody will change the way I feel
So listen to me now, hear what I say
Please give me time and maybe love
If there's a God up there, well I hope he helps me
I need him now to set me free
'Cause it may be that it's over for me
If you don't hear the things that I say, today
Nobody will change me anyway, no no way
Nobody's gonna change my world, that's something too unreal
Nobody will change the way I feel
You Won't Change Me
Released on the 1976 album Technical Ecstasy, 'You Won't Change Me' stands as a defining track in Black Sabbath's evolution toward heavier, more aggressive soundscapes. Written by the band's primary songwriter, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of doom-laden riffs and melodic vocals that would become a cornerstone of heavy metal. While the track features a distinct, driving rhythm compared to their earlier work, it retains the atmospheric depth and dark mood characteristic of the band's catalog. The recording captures a pivotal moment in the group's history, showcasing their ability to craft complex, atmospheric compositions that pushed the boundaries of rock music during the mid-1970s.