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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers — Changed The Locks
Album: She's The One
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Released: 1996
Length: 4:53
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Lyrics:


I changed the lock on my front door
So you can't see me anymore
And you can't come inside my house
And you can't lie down on my couch
I changed the lock on my front door

And I changed the number on my phone
So you can't call me up at home
And you can't say those things to me
That make me fall down on my knees
I changed the number on my phone

'Cause I changed the kind of car I drive
So you can't see me when I go by
And you can't chase me up the street
And you can't knock me off of my feet
I changed the kind of car I drive
Look out

I changed the kind of clothes I wear
So you can't find me anywhere
You can't spot me in a crowd
And you can't call my name out loud
I changed the kind of clothes I wear

I changed the tracks underneath the train
So you can't find me ever again
And you can't trace my path
And you can't hear me laugh
And honey, I'm laughin' all the time

Oh, that's right
All together, listen

Yeah, all
Come on, come on
You know that's right

I changed the name of this town
So you can't follow me down
And you can't touch me like before
And you can't make me want you more
I changed the name of this town

I changed the lock on my front door
I changed the number on my phone
I changed the kind of car I drive
I changed the kind of clothes I wear
I changed the tracks underneath the train
I changed the name of this town

I changed the name of this town
I changed the name of this town

Oh, yeah
Yeah, you know that's right, baby
Get it, guitar
Now you know that's right
Yeah, you know that's right, baby
You know it's alright
You know, now you know that's right
Yeah, you know that's right
You know, woah
You know, yeah
Posted 1 day ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
The original's better. Play Lucinda!
 
So true. So true.

Posted 14 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
The original's better. Play Lucinda!
Posted 14 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
 secretsauce wrote:
I grew up as an American overseas ... (S. America) ... and NFL managed to get the SuperBowl broadcast overseas for many years (I don't know if they're still doing it).
 
Of course it is played all over the world.  In Singapore, the game is on at 6:00 am.  Bars open just for this event.  The BrewWerks pours lots of beers that morning....

Posted 15 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
 ScopArch wrote:
I really like Lucinda's trademark "Twang" better on this song.

 
Yeah, her twang and her anger really make her version. Tom is merely doing an homage here, it lacks the fire of Ms. Williams' version.

Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 SwampYankee wrote:
Tom's got a lot of great songs. This isn't one of them. Play Lucinda's version, pleeeeeeeease. {#Skull}
 

Yup.  I'm very fond of Tom and Lucinda, but this doesn't work for me at all.
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
Tom's got a lot of great songs. This isn't one of them. Play Lucinda's version, pleeeeeeeease. {#Skull}
Posted 15 years ago by SwampYankee    [ Reply ]
I really like Lucinda's trademark "Twang" better on this song.

Posted 15 years ago by ScopArch    [ Reply ]
Wow, I really dig it.  Mike Campbell's rips it up and there's a good bit of random "hoa!-ing"  What's not to like?
 Pharlap wrote:
Just not as good as the original.

Petty=6

Lucinda's an 8
 


Posted 16 years ago by calebstewart    [ Reply ]
Kasey Chambers also does a good job on this one.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Just not as good as the original.

Petty=6

Lucinda's an 8
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
I love Tom Petty, but this is awful.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
riffster wrote:
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are one HECKUVA lot nicer to have at the halftime of the Super Bowl than those awful years of 'Up With People!' Try not to blame Tom for the way the NFL is - a group which at heart is a very close-fisted, reactionary group of yah-boh marketeers. ... the NFL makes Wal-Mart look like Albert Schweitzer sometimes they're so capitalistic.
Oh ... does that bring me back. I grew up as an American overseas ... (S. America) ... and NFL managed to get the SuperBowl broadcast overseas for many years (I don't know if they're still doing it). For many people around the world, it is the only American Football game they see. (Nevermind the hilarity of hearing some comentator trying to explain the rules). But I'll never forget the *dread* each year at the half-time shows ... this was our export to the world ... a glimpse into what live entertainment looked like in America? 1976 - Up With People: "A Tribute to America's Bicentennial" 1977 - "It's a small world"(incl. Audience card stunt) 'Up With People' played the SuperBowl four times: in 1976, 1980, 1982, 1986 Between that and the Oscars ... hoo boy, can we throw a show, or what?
Posted 16 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
All right, I get it He's just not that into you
Posted 16 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]
willjay wrote:
Tom Petty is really overrated.
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
willjay wrote:
Tom Petty is really overrated.
yeah man and I love over-rating him too.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Prefer Lucinda; she adds a lot more bite to it.
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Tom Petty is really overrated.
Posted 16 years ago by willjay    [ Reply ]
well i really like this
Posted 16 years ago by salice    [ Reply ]
sdn wrote:
I don't mean to be a language nazi here, but the word "cain't" just grates on my ears!
Reminds me of something once written about Lucinda: Just because she pronounces poetry "portry" doesn't make it less poetic.
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
This version is dull dull dull -- what a shame.... But then again, it prompts me to listen to Lucinda's brilliant voice belting this out...now that is music to my ears.
Amen!
Posted 16 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
This version is dull dull dull -- what a shame.... But then again, it prompts me to listen to Lucinda's brilliant voice belting this out...now that is music to my ears.
Posted 16 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Never have liked this guy - very average musically. Never have understood how he got to be so popular and considered classic...
Posted 16 years ago by throwback    [ Reply ]
Hinkamp wrote:
I hate that he's playing the Super Bowl half time.... of course I hate that anybody is playing the Super Bore half-time
Yeah there is that. But Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are one HECKUVA lot nicer to have at the halftime of the Super Bowl than those awful years of 'Up With People!' Try not to blame Tom for the way the NFL is - a group which at heart is a very close-fisted, reactionary group of yah-boh marketeers. Always enjoyed the way Hunter Thompson 'Dr. Gonzo-ed' the crap of them in his time. We need more of that - the NFL makes Wal-Mart look like Albert Schweitzer sometimes they're so capitalistic. Tom Petty is pretty darn good if I might say so - and I just did! This track isn't close to my favorite, but Mr. Petty is not a BS rock star like some. If any of you get a chance see the documentary on him, 'Runnin' Down a Dream', that Peter Bogdanovich just did last year. 3 1/2 hours long, but if you're interested at all (or maybe even if you aren't) in the music business, it's a fascinating 210 minutes. - Riff
Posted 16 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
sdn wrote:
I don't mean to be a language nazi here, but the word "cain't" just grates on my ears!
A language nazi in Philadelphia? Do you have any ears left at all?
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
keller1 wrote:
For f**cks sake Tom, unplug yer nasal passages before you lay down a track.
How would you know that it's Tom Petty then?!? For the record: I've always enjoyed Tom Petty's music quite a bit.
Posted 16 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
I hate that he's playing the Super Bowl half time.... of course I hate that anybody is playing the Super Bore half-time
Posted 16 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
For f**cks sake Tom, unplug yer nasal passages before you lay down a track.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
HA! .. can't believe never heard this B4 .. great song!
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
just recently reviewed the Petty discography. unbefuckinleivable. this guy is prodigious. a hall o famer!
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
sorry, to have never heard lou dub's version, but glad that i never had to "learn" to love this song knowing it was a cover. i hope to avoid the original and remain blind and convinced that dr. petty wrote this song. ignorance is bliss? nice original dr.
Posted 16 years ago by strange_brew00    [ Reply ]
Pitiful what's become of him.
Posted 16 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
I heard an interview of Tom on PBS. He told a story about how his house was burnt down in the middle of the night with his family in it. It was done by some insane groupie. Maybe this song could apply to that experience. jdpinball wrote:
this sounds kinda stupid form a male's perspective..but maybe it's because I love the origianl version ?? Tom does rock out on it though
Posted 16 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
A key rule of covers is 'make it your own'. I really like TP, but he didn't make this one his own 'cause all I hear is LW's version. Now, in my head I can hear TP playing this live and rockin' it big time.
Posted 16 years ago by jwnichols3    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Doesn't hold a candle to Lucinda's version.
Correct. I like Cake's cover, though.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
Hm. Has that vaguely plasticy plastic surgery look men get when they get it. Did TP go under the knife?
Posted 16 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Wow. He really doesn't want to see her again.
Posted 16 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Nobody's guitars or vocals could prop up the inherent flaccidity in Lucinda Williams' songwriting.
Posted 16 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
jdpinball wrote:
this sounds kinda stupid form a male's perspective..but maybe it's because I love the origianl version ??
exactly...and his delivery doesn't come close to the passion/anger in Lucinda's version. Once upon a time he was able to invest his songs with anger and angst - like in fooled again - but now he wades into this song like it's tepid bathwater.
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
TP has really slipped in my humble opinion . . .
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
sdn wrote:
I don't mean to be a language nazi here, but the word "cain't" just grates on my ears!
Good thing you don't live in the South! (I'm not fond of that pronunciation either, and I live there!)
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
The perfect combination IMHO would be Lucinda singing over Tom's grinding guitar....
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I don't mean to be a language nazi here, but the word "cain't" just grates on my ears!
Posted 17 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Doesn't hold a candle to Lucinda's version.
Agreed.
Posted 17 years ago by MusicAddict    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
this song rocks
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
this sounds kinda stupid form a male's perspective..but maybe it's because I love the origianl version ?? Tom does rock out on it though
Posted 17 years ago by jdpinball    [ Reply ]
Doesn't hold a candle to Lucinda's version.
Posted 17 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Sometimes your just in this mood! Yeah!
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Kick ass cover. Tear it up Tommy.
Posted 17 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
Jimi_the_Saint wrote:
I am of the opinion that if you can't add something to the song - then leave it alone. Lady Lu owns this song, and Petty just waters it down.
Word.
Posted 17 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Jimi_the_Saint wrote:
I am of the opinion that if you can't add something to the song - then leave it alone. Lady Lu owns this song, and Petty just waters it down.
Most bourbon straight from the cask is some evil stuff; it burns like fire going down and usually elicits the "slam the glass back to the table and shudder" response. But, add just the right amount of clear water and suddenly you've got something completely different; subtle but strong, a cohesive palate with lovely hints of flavor here and there to really make it interesting. You're right; Tom Petty waters this down.
Posted 17 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
TimeWaster wrote:
I am a huge Petty fan, and I feel stupid for not knowing this was a cover. I've listened to the CD for like 10 years now. I just assumed since it was a soundrack, he wrote it. Learn something new every day! Thanks RP members!
+1. Likewise... didn't know it was a cover.
Posted 17 years ago by Ernö    [ Reply ]
Jimi_the_Saint wrote:
I am of the opinion that if you can't add something to the song - then leave it alone. Lady Lu owns this song, and Petty just waters it down.
Yeah, Tom's voice just isn't grating enough to give that extra edge. His voice is just too good.
Posted 17 years ago by Mugen    [ Reply ]
Jimi_the_Saint wrote:
I am of the opinion that if you can't add something to the song - then leave it alone. Lady Lu owns this song, and Petty just waters it down.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
I am of the opinion that if you can't add something to the song - then leave it alone. Lady Lu owns this song, and Petty just waters it down.
Posted 17 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
yupindeeeed yeaallright. looookout!!!!!!~!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
This is okay but it just doesn't have the "kick" that Lucinda's original has.
Agree. A bit week in comparison. He's just not pissed enough.
Posted 17 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Great segue behind "Come On".
Posted 17 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
I can't think of a more perfect person to cover Lucinda. He really nails her, doesn't he...musically speaking, of course...
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
This is okay but it just doesn't have the "kick" that Lucinda's original has.
Posted 17 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
rock on, Tom, rock on
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
I've heard much better than this from Petty. I see it's a Lucinda Williams song. Hmm.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
pherthyl wrote:
Love the lyrics. Never heard the original though.
Lucinda's is a better version...more passionate vocals. IMHO
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
He doesn't sound at all twangy compared to Lucinda. Then again neither does Goober.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I am a huge Petty fan, and I feel stupid for not knowing this was a cover. I've listened to the CD for like 10 years now. I just assumed since it was a soundrack, he wrote it. Learn something new every day! Thanks RP members!
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
One of the few Petty songs I like. Understated but powerful. Oh, I see, it's a Lucinda cover. That explains it...
Posted 17 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
Love the lyrics. Never heard the original though.
Posted 17 years ago by pherthyl    [ Reply ]
Wow, he's going to great lengths to keep this person away. Sounds like me. Heh!
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Tricky Bill, first Lucinda, then a cover of Lucinda.
Posted 17 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
I just acquired this CD and its pretty good. It's like the lost tracks CD. You will never hear anything off of it unless you see the movie or listen to RP.
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
I'm a huge fan of Tom Petty, and registered myself on this site just to write this comment. Been a long time listener (and a supporter during the past few months) of RP - my hat goes off to any radio station that digs up gems like this from underrated albums such as this one. RP stands alone in this elite group of radio stations.
Posted 17 years ago by Ernö    [ Reply ]
snore.
Posted 17 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
I like the heavy sound of this.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Save Radio Paradise.... but can this song! It sucks!
Posted 17 years ago by jeremyg2k    [ Reply ]
i think lucinda does her own song better.....
Posted 17 years ago by beardp    [ Reply ]
WOW!
Posted 17 years ago by Hedwig    [ Reply ]