Nothing's Gonna Change Your Mind
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics

The song "Nothing's Gonna Change Your Mind" by Badly Drawn Boy speaks about the idea of being stuck in a cycle that you cannot break out of even when someone tries to intervene. It starts with the singer wishing that the person they are talking to would understand the truth and see that their current situation was not planned. This is most likely a reference to the struggles the person is facing in their life, which seem to be causing them to worry too much about small things. The singer encourages them to take a break and to spread their wings, moving away from the things that tie them down.

They go on to say that they stole all the roses that make the person's crown, indicating that they want to help and make things easier for them. However, the singer realizes that even though they are willing to help, nothing is going to change the person’s mind if they are not willing to help themselves. The chorus comes in with the singer urging the person to come out and dance to the beat of the drum, as they are the only thing that he needs in his life.

The song then reaches a point where the singer reminisces about how they came around to the same way of thinking as the person, and how they knew that they were special. They also mention that they would change their world if they could help them now, indicating how much they care for them. However, despite all their efforts, the singer comes to a realization that no one can help the person unless they are willing to change their mind.

Overall, the song deals with a common theme in human lives, which is the idea of feeling stuck in a cycle that we cannot break out of, no matter how much someone tries to help. It encourages people to take a break, spread their wings and move away from the things that keep them down. The song also highlights the idea that unless we are willing to help ourselves, no one else can help us break free from the cycle.