"Change Partners" is a song written by Irving Berlin and was originally recorded in 1938. Harry Connick, Jr. recorded his version for his album "We Are in Love" released in 1990. The song talks about a person who is watching someone they love dancing closely with someone else. They express their desire to be in the other person's place and have a chance to dance with them. They suggest that the current partner take a break and let them have a chance with the person they admire. The lyrics imply that the person has been with their current dancing partner for a long time and they question why they haven't changed partners. The singer wants the opportunity to be the one dancing intimately with their love interest. The song carries a sense of longing and frustration as the singer witnesses their loved one being physically close to someone else. They plea for a chance to be the one in that position and express their hope that once they change partners, their loved one may never want to change again. Overall, "Change Partners" is a love song that expresses the desire to be closer to someone and the hope that they'll choose the singer over their current partner.
