"Victim of Changes" is a song by the band Gamma Ray, originally written and performed by the British rock band Judas Priest. The lyrics describe a toxic and destructive relationship with a woman who uses alcohol as a coping mechanism and ends up driving the narrator insane. The song begins by expressing frustration with the woman's behavior, as her excessive drinking affects her will to live and influences the narrator's mental state. Despite their efforts to find a new direction in life, the woman's actions suggest she is unable to find a fulfilling connection with anyone else. As the song progresses, it becomes evident that the woman's drinking habits and lack of ambition have made her feel trapped and unsupported. She realizes she is not going anywhere and that she is getting older without anyone caring. The narrator realizes that her actions stem from a dissatisfaction with her life. The line "Takes another drink or two, things look better when she's through" implies that the woman uses alcohol as an escape and temporary solution to her problems. However, once the effects wear off, her situation remains the same, causing her to continue her destructive behavior. The lyrics also mention the woman's involvement with another man, suggesting infidelity. The line "You 'bin foolin' with some hot guy, I want to know why is it why" expresses the narrator's confusion and frustration about the situation. The phrase "Get up get out, you know you really blew it" suggests that the narrator has had enough of the woman's actions and wants her to leave. The chorus "Once she was wonderful, once she was fine, once she was wonderful when she was mine" reminisces about a time when their relationship was positive and fulfilling. The contrast between the past and present highlights the drastic change that has occurred in their dynamic. The song concludes with the repeated phrase "Now change has come over her body, she doesn't see me anymore." This suggests that the woman has changed both physically and emotionally, and is no longer able to recognize or connect with the narrator. "Victim of Changes" explores the destructive nature of a relationship filled with substance abuse, infidelity, and a lack of satisfaction. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration, confusion, and despair experienced by the narrator as they witness the decline of a once-positive relationship.
