Ebennz ChangeSublime Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Out my window cool and bright Fade so slowly into night Funny how things look the same Now that my friend Ebin's changed
Ebin was a cooly that I used to know
Cooly was sportin' black denim shoes Dealing he was looking for something to use With a pistol in his pocket and a bottle of booze Well, it could be me or it could be you Oh feels like my whole life is rearranged
Oh Ebin you changed Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin you Oh how you changed Oh you changed Oh how you changed
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stay Got outta jail just the very next day It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeah
Hooked on crack just the other day Now he's down with the CIA We got covert operation in Vietnam Making hits and assassination he's long gone
He went down to protect his country Eat Mexican food and makes lots o' money Come back a God and drive a big white car And take himself a plane down to Nicaragua Well it feels like I'm the only one to blame
Oh Ebin you changed Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin you Oh you changed Oh you changed Oh how you changed
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stay Got outta jail just the very next day It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeah
Out my window cool and bright Day so slowly into night
Funny how things look the same Now that my friend Ebin's changed
The song "Ebennz Change" by Sublime tells the story of a friend named Ebin who has drastically changed since the singer last knew him. The lyrics paint a picture of Ebin as a troubled youth who was once a "cooly," a term used in the 90s to describe someone who was cool or fashionable. However, Ebin now associates with extreme groups, such as the PLO and the KKK, showing that he has become more radical and dangerous. The mention of JMC and JFA, two punk rock bands that were popular in the 80s, suggests that Ebin has drifted away from a subculture he was once a part of.
The lyrics then go on to describe Ebin's drug addiction and how he has become a pawn of the CIA, involving himself in covert operations in Vietnam. The mention of Nicaragua suggests that he is now involved in the Contra War, hinting at the political issues of the time. The song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer contemplating how things have changed in his life since he last knew Ebin.
Overall, the song is a commentary on how people can change over time and how political and social issues can impact their lives. The use of humor and irony in the lyrics adds another layer of complexity to the song, making it a thought-provoking piece of music.
You could hear the fuckin' fleas crawlin' on my nutsI am so dirty and unkempt that even the fleas on my body can be heard.
Out my window cool and brightThe view outside my window is a peaceful and refreshing sight.
Fade so slowly into nightThe transition from day to night is so gentle and natural.
Funny how things look the sameDespite the changes that may occur, things still seem familiar and unchanged.
Now that my friend Ebin's changedSince my friend Ebin has changed, my perspective on things has shifted.
Ebin was a cooly that I used to knowEbin was a laid-back person that I was once familiar with.
Now he's down with the PLOEbin is now associated with the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
He's cold kickin' it live with the KKKEbin is now socializing with the Ku Klux Klan, a hate group.
No JMC, no JFATwo punk rock bands that Ebin used to like are no longer of interest to him.
Cooly was sportin' black denim shoesThe cool guy Ebin used to be was wearing stylish black denim shoes.
Dealing he was looking for something to useEbin was searching for drugs to use and sell.
With a pistol in his pocket and a bottle of boozeEbin carried a gun and was often drunk.
Well, it could be me or it could be youAnyone could fall into the lifestyle that Ebin has chosen.
Oh feels like my whole life is rearrangedThe changes in Ebin's life have caused a ripple effect in mine.
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stayI criticized and perhaps even rejected Ebin's choices.
Got outta jail just the very next dayEbin was in and out of jail quickly, indicating a criminal lifestyle.
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a NaziEbin holds extreme racist and fascist beliefs.
He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeahThis is emphasized and reiterated.
Hooked on crack just the other dayEbin recently developed a drug addiction to crack cocaine.
Now he's down with the CIAEbin is now associated with the Central Intelligence Agency.
We got covert operation in VietnamEbin is participating in a secret operation in Vietnam, likely involving U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Making hits and assassination he's long goneEbin has become involved in violent acts, such as assassinations, and has likely left his former self behind.
He went down to protect his countryEbin may have joined the military to serve his country.
Eat Mexican food and makes lots o' moneyEbin is now enjoying the luxuries of wealth.
Come back a God and drive a big white carEbin has returned with an inflated sense of superiority, driving an expensive car.
And take himself a plane down to NicaraguaEbin is now spending money to travel to Nicaragua, possibly for illegal purposes.
Oh Ebin you changedThis line is repeated, showcasing the disappointment and frustration felt towards Ebin's drastic transformation.
Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin youThis repetition emphasizes the focus on Ebin.
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stayOnce again, it is acknowledged that Ebin's choices were not accepted and were met with resistance.
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a NaziThis declaration is repeated, highlighting the gravity of Ebin's beliefs and actions.
He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeahReiterated again, emphasizing how upsetting and disturbing this is for the singer.
Out my window cool and brightThe song ends on a calm and peaceful note, with a description of the current view outside the artist's window.
Day so slowly into nightOnce again, the transition from day to night is described as gentle and natural.
Funny how things look the sameDespite all the changes and upheaval, life still goes on in a strangely familiar way.
Now that my friend Ebin's changedThe song ends on a sad note, with the singer acknowledging that their friend is gone forever and things will never be the same.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANYWritten by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, ERIC WILSON, BRADLEY NOWELL
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