Whatcha gonna do with the 36 cents
Sticky with Coke on your floorboard
When a woman on the street is huddled in the cold
On a sidewalk vent trying to keep warm
Do you call her over, hand her the change
Ask her story, ask her her name
Or do you tell yourself
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
Oh, whatcha gonna do when you're watching TV
And an ad comes on, yeah you know the kind
Flashing up pictures of a child in need
For a dime a day you could save a life
Do you call the number, reach out a hand
Or do you change the channel, call it a scam
Or do you tell yourself [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/carrie_underwood/change.html ]
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
Don't listen to 'em when they say
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
Oh, the smallest thing can make all the difference
Love is alive, don't listen to 'em when they say
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
The world's so big it can break your heart
And you just want to help not sure where to start
So you close your eyes, and send up a prayer into the dark
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
Don't listen to 'em when they say
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
Oh, the smallest thing can make all the difference
Love is alive, don't you listen to 'em when they say
You're just a fool
Just a fool to believe you can change the world
Everyone has their own way of dealing with problems. For many people they choose to ignore it. This song is trying to say that it is possible to make a difference in the world no matter how small you are. After all change isn't going to come if everyone sits back and ignore everything thats going on in the world. Carrie is trying to say that you shouldn't let people tell you that you cant do anything to make a difference in someone's life. "the smallest thing can make all the difference", one small act of kindness can lead to an even bigger act of kindness. Also in the song, she says " for 10 cents a day you can save a life" is that really too much to give when we have it better than other people. So get out there and make a difference!
Agree with shopdeva if this song doesnt make you think about stuff and feel bad for all the times you dont help someone then you need help b/c we have it great compared to people in africa or homeless! You can do the smallest thing to change the world helping someone can change so much in someone's life just think about it!