Damien Rice - I Don't Want To Change You

Koln, December 2014.

[@QuangNguyenTran21]

this guitar lived with him long enough, it became a part of his body

[@aubreys1675]

I love how his guitar has the same wear and tear as he does. So authentic

[@sonofprovence]

This song touches my heart and spine to the core. I have a perfect wife. Never would want to change her. She adores me for letting her be who she is, and cherishing who she is. It's so easy. I love her but also like her to death. Everything she does, everything she thinks, everything she says, everything she touches, every smiles she gives, everything she cooks and everything she plants creates magic before my eyes and heart. She is away from home at the moment and won't know I am posting this note about her. I'm just going to cry a river for a while for what this song means to the way I love her. And when she comes back, she'll receive a royal and reverent hug, as usual. When I die, I'd like this song to be played for her--so she can get strength until she goes.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Absolutely beautiful! You wife is a very lucky woman.

[@azraelyuen4416]

Whenever anyone says Adele’s music is filled with emotions and that it moves you... I say “Grrrl, Damien Rice makes you want to slit your wrists when he sings!” He approaches each piece of his work with so much conviction and it’s absolutely brilliant.

[@popeenssf]

Azrael Yuen Adele is another artist that I feel.puts a lot of soul into her performance but yeh I agree Damien rice is just in the different stratosphere

[@jessieanne100]

L M

[@jessieanne100]

7 yuh l iui un un

[@giuliana1644]

It's not a competition. Adele is commercial, whereas Damien is not at all. Maybe that's your point.

[@RInspirationCE]

I knelt in front of him. It was magical... at 3.23 min. he looked directly through my eyes - straight into my heart and I felt completly naked. I'll never forget this..So thank you for uploading...❤

[@Neilleeds]

Seeing him live is magical

[@holland3753]

😂

[@tobiheming3181]

Wherever you are You know that I adore you No matter how far Well, I can go before you And if ever you need someone Well, not that you need helping But if ever you want someone Know that I am willing Oh and I don't want to change you I don't want change you, I don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Out among the danger Somewhere in a stranger's eye Wherever you go Well, I can always follow I can feed this real slow If it's a lot to swallow And if you just want to be alone Well, I can wait without waiting If you want me to let this go Well, I'm more than willing Oh 'cause I don't want to change you I don't want to change you I don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Out among the danger Somewhere in a stranger's eye Oh and I don't want to change you I don't want to change her Don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Out among the danger Somewhere in a stranger's eye I've never been with anyone In the way I've been with you But if love is not for fun Then it's doomed 'Cause water races Water races down the waterfalls The water races Water races down the waterfall And I don't want to change you I don't want to change you I don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Where there is no the danger Where love has eyes and is not blind

[@dawnloveslanad.r.5823]

Is it just me or do you love it when he breathes in thru his teeth when he takes a breath in to sing? lol I cant explain it unless you've heard it. lmaoo

[@hanninhahfp]

I love it too, you're not alone 😂 Tbh I just love everything he does, singing wise

[@arcticmonkey3]

Agreed. To me it shows he’s truly feeling the words and music 🎶

[@Dr_A_Jones]

The patience and desperation of love May we all be forever broken and healed by someone special

[@TheWaltm]

That is nice, almost poetic.

[@MinjunKim]

I think this is one of the best live version of the song.....

[@vaaleaenkeli]

Great videos, man! I'm a huge Damien fan, went all the way to Milan just to watch him perform (I'm Brazilian, btw). Keep it up!

[@vaaleaenkeli]

***** huehuehue, é nóis!

[@hianlima8445]

+vaaleaenkeli gibe moni pls

[@emanuelletorres9023]

Hian Lima I'm a huge brazilian fan of Damien as well, I just wish he comes here sometime ❤️

[@suzanar.6847]

I love each and every word of this incredible poetry

[@kathleenkilcline7303]

I just discover you. I am in love with your brilliant words and how you reveal yourself. I am coming to see you live as soon as possible..

[@MOAartist]

Brillante. La capacidad de este hombre para transmitir va más allá de lo normal. Se entrega a la canción y te desgarra por dentro. Como todos sus temas: una joya

[@rediscassie7407]

💖💖💖😭😭😭💖💖💖😭😭😭 His voice

[@sarabear1682]

Like fine wine mmm

[@thatgirlskylar07]

My gosh.. when he starts into the “water races” part it blows my mind every time

[@virginiaknighten4687]

So amazing....I was just thinking about those words. My favorite part.

[@samlee8160]

Saw Damien Rice performed in Singapore on 3 June 2023. Raw, intense, full on performance. Brought my 15 yr old son along for the concert..... We both were blown away by his 1hr 45mins concert. So glad that we attended it. Thank you Damien

[@harithhumam4372]

How can I missed that. Lucky you.

[@Jodilyn1970]

OH WOW! Good for you guys. Amazing experience and now the memories. Nice, very nice. Yes Damien Rice is on my top shelf

[@Meta_ex]

The soul he puts in every single song,a gem of a musician. Hats off !!!

[@tunnel3896]

8 dislike"!!!! who they are? I think,they don't have no soul about music n lyric. Love you......Damien❤❤❤

[@dorothysargasso5585]

I'm all about freedom of thought, likes and dislikes but I have to draw the line at disliking this song

[@leonantonelli]

Wherever you are You know that I adore you No matter how far Well, I can go before you And if ever you need someone Well, not that you need helping But if ever you want someone Know that I am willing Oh and I don't want to change you I don't want change you, I don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Out among the danger Somewhere in a stranger's eye Wherever you go Well, I can always follow I can feed this real slow If it's a lot to swallow And if you just want to be alone Well, I can wait without waiting If you want me to let this go Well, I'm more than willing Oh 'cause I don't want to change you I don't want to change you I don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Out among the danger Somewhere in a stranger's eye Oh and I don't want to change you I don't want to change her Don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Out among the danger Somewhere in a stranger's eye I've never been with anyone In the way I've been with you But if love is not for fun Then it's doomed 'Cause water races Water races down the waterfalls The water races Water races down the waterfall And I don't want to change you I don't want to change you I don't want to change your mind I just came across a manger Where there is no the danger Where love has eyes and is not blind

[@samirmusthafa3942]

really is my favourite faded fantasy 😇

[@nakikinoodle4344]

Damien fills rare moments in my life, but he's the only one that can fill THOSE moments.

[@merlinsdog4530]

This is from his Barcelona concert, I learnt every song for that set on my guitar just so I could play along with him for a while! Lol✌🖖

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I love that concert so much!

[@rhorlandas]

my favourite song from his album "My Favourite Faded Fantasy"

[@dawnloveslanad.r.5823]

I love him. He's so amazing!

[@willemrooyakkers7421]

Brilliant. He sounds like he is here live at a distance of three yards

[@ankurtiwari8457]

Onions, onions everywhere....

[@Aidbesic]

I've always felt like this guy is in a constant battle with himself when he performs. It's as if his songs are his own worst enemies, and he somehow always ends up with an even score, 1-1.

[@beatrizadrien9819]

Escrevi isso inspirada nessa música: Desaguar (23:23) Convergiam, devagarinho, o Mar e o Rio. Madrugada após madrugada, os pés se distanciavam cada vez mais das margens, submergindo gradualmente nas profundezas. Logo, passaram a dividir o mesmo curso, partilharam o mesmo leito. Fluiam livres de qualquer empecilho, desejavam intensamente confluir, até o dia que... Do desejo à confluência, as águas se encontraram, e nada era capaz de parar. Naquele momento, até o céu segurou o choro para não atrapalhar. A beleza da cena era indescritível, nem dezessete palavras seriam capazes de definir o que estava acontecendo ali. Infelizmente, um dia, a intensidade atingiu o seu ápice, e de repente o mar que outrora era de almirante, agora se fazia encapelado. A calmaria já não era mais companhia, e tudo o que se via eram, gigantescas, e revoltas,ondas. Inevitavelmente, os cursos se dividiram, e percorreram leitos distintos. O Rio sentia falta do Mar, de suas águas , dos seus peixinhos, tinha saudade até das ondinhas. Por um tempo tentou novamente confluir, mas era tarde demais, o Mar se fez sertão , e nem todas as tentativas de inundação foram capazes de reverter a sequidão. Cansado da frustração, encarou a desértica realidade, o Rio aceitou que as correntezas precisavam, de um jeito ou de outro, fluir por água abaixo. Depois de uns anos, conseguiu a sonhada felicidade, e até onde se sabe ainda o aguarda o desaguar em outro mar. "Este não é um texto sobre água..."

[@lilbuddha264]

Perfection.

[@samsam-rh8bn]

someone tell me why i'm so obssesed with him ...........

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I know exactly how you feel...Damien can just touch my soul like no other!

[@tryingtoknow8190]

How lucky y'all were to listen to this special acoustic rendition of this beautiful song. I love your claps and cheers!

[@lillylou63]

Bless his beautiful soul. For you precious boy in heaven.

[@AndreaKoch-kn7bt]

Thats real deeep deep love ❤😢

[@broquesquad9318]

Inspirational dude, don't stop!

[@villeeshop]

Deserve a lot more view..

[@virginiaknighten4687]

“Wherever you are know that I adore you.”

[@amsterdamien1865]

No wonder when and where I listen to this, it’s always a tear dropping. the affection of Damien’s performance and how he puts all of his emotions into his voice is just magnificent.

[@jeraleena]

Oh, Ms. Hannigan...this man is hurting for you. 🥺

[@treborsirrah7916]

You're killing me Lisa (The Room )

[@lucasmds5808]

Damien é muito simples. O que ele tem de transcendental é sua arte, um verdadeiro artista.

[@DolusBonus]

Note to self.... DR's shows NOT the place to pick up girls.......

[@allisonhenault6089]

ahahaha definitely!!

[@Amethisko]

note to you... girls are not berries

[@BradiswhatBraddoes]

Hmmm? If you meet a girl at a Damien show. You may have alike minds.

[@rayaqin]

@@BradiswhatBraddoes he implies that they all fall in love with Damien and wont settle for you

[@lersuscummings1904]

I think any woman that listens to damien might capture my heart lol

[@abbes635]

god's power on earth

[@thelastofitskind3034]

His guitar cry like he does

[@rbicknese1]

Thank you for the posting the excellent version of 'I Don't Want to Change You'. I can't find any concerts for Damien Rice in Koln (Cologne) around this date. Are you sure the date and location are correct?

[@blupatches3030]

And I'm still here at 2018

[@elastic774]

We're are the other million comments...likes or whatever....fuckit u captured my feelings dead on. Best version ever. Top 10. In my opinion..

[@blondebeacon1356]

I hear these words and they are deeply embedded to my core. I have played this over and over in the last couple of days. It speaks truth! Simply beautiful. x

[@Polyr567]

🏆

[@razzmatazz123]

jamie verdy..

[@rickymcintyre6845]

Damn is that a tear!

[@bloomband3912]

Can someone explain what effectd and how he is using them? Sounds amazing

[@qualcomArtscouncil]

Great song

[@tunnel3896]

15 thumbs down!!! Who they are???

[@shirleygonzales4993]

MM❤

[@japchaelee]

💜

[@elastic774]

Magiical

[@UruseiYatsu]

Brilliant.

[@TheNellamaria]

sweet

[@crstudio668]

Un moustro

[@yeats1554]

闫煦

[@AnaVonKilgannon]

❤

[@elastic774]

Misspelled on purpose