I Can Change
"I Can Change" is a song sung by Saddam Hussein in the film, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
Background
In South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Satan begins having his doubts about Saddam Hussein, and decides not to bring him to Earth. In an almost desperate attempt at winning Satan back, Hussein sings this song to him, hoping he had change his mind. During the song, Satan is quickly enamored by Saddam, and takes him back as his lover.
Lyrics
Saddam:
Some people say that I'm a bad guy
They may be right, they may be right.
But its not as if I don't try
I just fuck up. Try as I might.
But I can change, I can change.
I can learn to keep my promises, I swear it.
I'll open up my heart and I will share it.
Any minute now I will be born again.
Yes I can change, I can change.
I know I've been a dirty little bastard.
I like to kill, I like to maim, yes, I'm insane, but it's okay 'cause I can change.
Its not my fault that I'm so evil
It's society, society.
You see, my parents were sometimes abusive
And it made a prick of me.
But I can change, I can change!
I can learn to keep my promises, I know it!
I'll open up my heart and I will show it...
Any minute now I will be born again!
Satan:
But what if you never change?
What if you remain a sandy little butthole?
Saddam:
Hey Satan! Don't be such a twit.
Mother Teresa won't have shit
On me!
Just watch, just watch me change here I go I'm changing!!!
Heeeeeeey Satan!
Trivia
- The song is a parody of "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from the 1989 Disney film The Little Mermaid and “Prince Ali (Reprise)” from the 1992 Disney film Aladdin.
- The song's Les Miserables counterpart is "Master of the House", as it is a comedic song sung by a major antagonist.
- The song is longer and has slightly different lyrics on the soundtrack album than in the movie.
- The alternative rock band Violent Femmes cover the song on track 18 of the CD.