The song "Keep The Change" by George Jones tells the story of two people who have witnessed the changes in someone they both care about. The lyrics describe how the person being referred to was once in a loving relationship, as evident by the sunshine on their face and the happiness they experienced. The first verse talks about a man who loved the person, bought them nice things, and created a joyful world for them. The second verse then speaks about a woman who also loved this person, offering care and support during their long and lonely nights. These two individuals reminisce about the past when the person was genuinely loved and cared for by someone. However, as the song progresses, it becomes evident that things have changed. The person being discussed is no longer happy and smiling, and the sunshine on their face has faded away. Despite their efforts to make the relationship work, it is implied that the person they are with no longer loves them, causing their pain and sadness. The song acknowledges that the person has been hurt, as seen through the tears they try to hide. The narrator suggests that if they were together, they could possibly heal each other's pain and find solace in one another. The chorus repeats the phrase "Change to me and keep the change," emphasizing that if the person were to choose them, they would not treat them the same way their previous partners did. They promise not to hurt them like the previous relationships did. In summary, "Keep The Change" is a song about two individuals witnessing the decline in someone they both care about, who is no longer happy in their current relationship. They offer themselves as an alternative, promising not to repeat the same mistakes and hoping for a chance to love and be loved in return.
