Change One’s Tune, To 🎵
Definition: To reverse one’s views, change one’s mind, or switch sides in a controversy.
Historical Notes: The analogy is ancient! John Gower penned, circa 1394, “Now schalt thou singe an other song.” The very phrase “change your tune” simmers into history from a ballad about Robin Hood in the early 1600s. Samuel Beckett weaves it effortlessly in The Unnameable (1953), “I have my faults, but changing my tune is not one of them.”
Similar Expressions:
- Flip-flop: To change one’s opinion or position.
- Turncoat: Someone who switches allegiances.
- Sing a different song: To adopt a new way of talking about something.
Antonyms:
- Hold one’s ground: To stand by original opinion.
- Stick to one’s guns: Refusing to change one’s stance.
Witty Quote:
“Politicians are sometimes like musicians; they change their tune at the drop of a dime. Only a dime is pricier.”
Related Proverbs:
- “The leopard cannot change its spots.”
- *“Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Recommended Reading:
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee – explores moral courage and standing one’s ground versus societal change.
- “Animal Farm” by George Orwell – examines changes in ideology and loyalty.
Inspiring Movie:
- “A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – demonstrates change in understanding and perception.
- “Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Watch Jerry change his professional tune and personal values.
🎸 Embrace the melody of change and let it harmonize with your journey!
✨ Fairwell Note: Always be open to new harmonies in life! The orchestra of opinions is never complete with just one tune. Keep an ear open, melodies can change and create beautiful symphonies. - Mel O. Dramatic 🎶
