The band released its self-titled debut album on October 29, 2002. The album included several collaborations with Michelle Branch, who promoted it on MTV's Total Request Live. After their first music video was shown on the network, Wal-Mart agreed to sponsor a short tour to further promote the album. The band played several solo shows, and also opened for Nick Carter on his Backstreet Boy tour. Billboard Magazine writer David Menconi called justincase "an act to watch," and guitar-maker Ibanez published a series of ads featuring the band.
Despite heavy promotion, though, the album lagged commercially. Lackluster sales numbers caused Maverick to drop the band, and they have been unable to secure another recording contract. The band is on a self-described "indefinite hiatus" while its members attend college and play the occasional local show. Lead singer Justin Tosco is also performing with Policy, another local band.
Change My Mind
Justincase Lyrics
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hear my tears, cuz i think i cried your name
ohh, i trusted but you just left me shattered
but i still want you to know
i worked so hard, to rebuild these broken walls
but your touch, is in every shaking brick
ohh, i trusted but you just left me shattered
if i have to wait till summer
to remind myself of your eyes
i guess ill have to sing all my lonely
and even though its killin me to think of you all the time
im still wanting you to change my mind
and its all right, if you saved all your love
cuz you know its best if used on me
sometimes i glance behind when i think theres no one looking
to see the mess of wreckage
where a lovers promise should be
ohh, i trusted but you just left me shattered
and i still want you to know that
if i have to wait till summer
to remind myself of your eyes
i guess ill have to sing of my lonely
cuz even though its killing me
to think of you all the time
im still wanting you to change my mind
youve got a piece of mine
a part you took while breakin my heart
i'd like your piece of mine
the kind i need to make a new start
i miss you, and i knew that i would
and im burnin, and it stings of your love
if i have to wait till summer
to remind myself of your eyes
i guess ill have to sing all my lonely
and even though its killin me to think of you all the time
im still wanting you to change my mind
The lyrics of Justincase's song "Change My Mind" discuss the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship. The singer expresses their disappointment and hurt caused by the other person's decision to leave them shattered. They talk about the effort they made to rebuild themselves but still feel the pain of their former lover's touch in every "shaking brick" of the walls they built. Despite the pain and longing, the singer seems to acknowledge that they may not be able to change the course of events that led to the breakup. The line "if I have to wait till summer to remind myself of your eyes" indicates that the singer is resigned to the fact that they may have to wait a long time before they see the person they miss again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Change My Mind" are melancholy and emotive. The singer poignantly captures the pain of a broken heart and the desire to turn back the clock and mend what has been lost. The song is a testament to the power of love and heartbreak in inspiring powerful art.
Line by Line Meaning
hear me girl, i'll be on my way
I am leaving and want you to hear my final words.
hear my tears, cuz i think i cried your name
I cried for you, knowing it was futile.
ohh, i trusted but you just left me shattered
You betrayed me and left me broken.
but i still want you to know
Despite everything, there is something I need to tell you.
i worked so hard, to rebuild these broken walls
I tried to move on and repair my damaged emotions.
but your touch, is in every shaking brick
Your influence is still apparent in my life.
if i have to wait till summer
If necessary, I will wait as long as it takes.
to remind myself of your eyes
To remember the details of your face.
i guess ill have to sing all my lonely
I'll cope with my emotions by expressing them through music.
and even though its killin me to think of you all the time
It's painful to constantly dwell on you, but I can't help it.
im still wanting you to change my mind
I still hold onto hope that you'll come back to me.
and its all right, if you saved all your love
It's okay if you don't have any feelings left for me.
cuz you know its best if used on me
If you ever do love again, it should be with me.
sometimes i glance behind when i think theres no one looking
I sometimes look back to where we were out of habit.
to see the mess of wreckage
To see the destruction left behind.
where a lovers promise should be
Where our promises of love should have remained.
youve got a piece of mine
You have a part of me that is missing.
a part you took while breakin my heart
You took a piece of me when you broke my heart.
i'd like your piece of mine
I want a piece of you that can help me heal.
the kind i need to make a new start
The missing piece that will help me move on.
i miss you, and i knew that i would
I knew I would miss you, and I do.
and im burnin, and it stings of your love
The pain I feel is a result of the love I had for you.
im still wanting you to change my mind
I want you to come back and make things right.
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.