Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)
Nobody Could Change Your Mind
Generationals Lyrics
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Nobody could change your mind
You are up for the snitch of the century
Nobody could change your mind
I never bought the connection
The connection is made, couldn't you say?
But we could all see it coming along
Nobody could change your mind
I have to wonder what you say to yourself
I have to wonder what you're saying to me
I sat up in my bed when they called me up and said
They saw you walking down on Boulevard Saint-Denis (and you were)
Making a face, you were stabbing at the sidewalk
You got somebody to give you the time
But we could all see it coming along
Nobody could change your mind
There was a message from your sister and Christina to me
Nobody could change your mind
They said you really don't need those glasses to see
Nobody could change your mind
And that you never will admit when your decisions are wrong
Nobody could change your mind
But we could all see it coming along
Nobody could change your mind
You should see if you can remember any numbers at all
Nobody could change your mind
Before the haze sets in and there's no one to call
Nobody could change your mind
And you've been keeping up appearances for ever so long
Nobody could change your mind
But we could all see it coming along
Nobody could change your mind
The Generationals' song "Nobody Could Change Your Mind" talks about a person who is stubborn and won't change their mind about anything. When this person wears their black sunglasses, nobody can sway their decisions or make them see things differently. The singer never understood the connection between the person's actions and the circumstances, although it was apparent to everyone that it was inevitable. The singer is curious about what this person tells themselves or says to others to justify their actions.
The song's lyrics also describe a situation where someone saw this person in the street, looking upset and kicking at the pavement. The person had someone to talk to, but nobody could change their mind. The singer received messages from the person's sister and a mutual friend, Christina, saying that they had told the person they didn't need their glasses to see, but still, nobody could change their mind. The song's overall theme is about the difficulty of dealing with stubborn people who refuse to see reason or accept help from others.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wear your black sunglasses
You put on a front and block out the opinions of others
Nobody could change your mind
You refuse to be swayed by anyone else's ideas or advice
You are up for the snitch of the century
You're willing to sacrifice anything or anyone for your own benefit
I never bought the connection
I never understood the reasoning behind your actions
The connection is made, couldn't you say?
You had a specific plan in mind that made sense to you
But we could all see it coming along
Everyone else could see the bad consequences of your decisions
I have to wonder what you say to yourself
I question your self-talk and what motivates you
I have to wonder what you're saying to me
I'm skeptical of your intentions and honesty
They saw you walking down on Boulevard Saint-Denis (and you were)
Someone witnessed your unusual behavior in public
Making a face, you were stabbing at the sidewalk
You were frustrated or angry with something and took it out on the ground
You got somebody to give you the time
You manipulated someone into doing something for you
There was a message from your sister and Christina to me
People who care about you are worried and talking about you behind your back
They said you really don't need those glasses to see
Your facade is unnecessary and you're deceiving yourself
And that you never will admit when your decisions are wrong
You're too proud or stubborn to admit when you make mistakes
You should see if you can remember any numbers at all
Your behavior raises questions about your mental state
Before the haze sets in and there's no one to call
You're heading down a dangerous path and may end up alone
And you've been keeping up appearances for ever so long
You've been pretending to be someone you're not for a while now
Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.