Change Your Mind
Killers The Lyrics
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But my, oh, my
Tragic eyes, I can't even recognize myself
Behind
So if the answer is no
Can I change your mind?
And you won't let go
While I ignore, that we both felt like this before
It starts to show
So if I had a chance
Would you let me know?
Why aren't you shaking?
Step back in time
Graciously taking
Oh, you're too kind
And if the answer is no
Can I change your mind?
We're all the same and love is blind
The sun is gone before it shines
And I said, if the answer is no
Can I change your mind?
If the answer is no
Can I change your mind?
In "Change Your Mind," The Killers lead singer explores the pain of unrequited love. The opening lines, "Racey days help me through the hopeless haze," suggest that the singer turns to reckless behavior to numb the pain of his unreturned affection. The second line, "Tragic eyes, I can't even recognize myself behind," suggests that this behavior is taking a toll on the singer's mental and emotional state. He's losing himself in his emotions.
In the chorus, the singer addresses the object of his affection directly, asking, "If the answer is no, can I change your mind?" He's taking a risk by asking this question, but he's hoping for a positive response.
The second verse reinforces the idea of the singer's desperation. He hears a siren screaming at half-past ten, a moment that suggests chaos and danger. Meanwhile, he and his love interest are stuck in a cycle of passion and pain. The phrase "we both felt like this before" suggests that the two of them have been down this road before, but the feeling is still fresh and painful.
In the bridge, the singer asks, "Why aren't you shaking? Step back in time. Graciously taking. Oh, you're too kind." The questions seem to suggest that the singer is confused and frustrated by his love interest's lack of response. He wonders why she isn't affected by the same passion that he feels. The final lines of the song, "We're all the same and love is blind. The sun is gone before it shines," suggest that the singer is resigned to his fate. He knows that love can be a cruel and unpredictable force, and that sometimes, it's impossible to change someone else's mind.
In summary, "Change Your Mind" is a powerful depiction of unreturned love. The singer's raw emotions, reckless behavior, and ultimate resignation make for a poignant and relatable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Racey days help me through the hopeless haze
I rely on busy and exciting days to distract myself from feeling lost and hopeless.
But my, oh, my
Despite this coping mechanism, I'm still struggling internally.
Tragic eyes, I can't even recognize myself, Behind
I'm experiencing a personal crisis, feeling disconnected from who I once was.
So if the answer is no,
Can I change your mind?
I'm hoping to make a connection with someone who may be able to offer me a different perspective.
Out again, a siren screams at half-past ten
The world around me is chaotic and unsettling, as evidenced by the siren.
And you won't let go
Despite this, I feel stuck in my current situation or mindset.
While I ignore, that we both felt like this before
I'm trying to ignore the fact that whoever I'm with has also likely experienced similar feelings of desperation and confusion.
It starts to show
Despite my attempts to hide it, my true feelings are becoming apparent to those around me.
So if I had a chance,
Would you let me know?
I'm still hoping for the possibility of connecting with someone who could offer a new perspective, but I'm unsure if that's possible.
Why aren't you shaking?
I'm surprised that whoever I'm with isn't more affected by the chaos and confusion around us.
Step back in time
I yearn for a simpler time, before my current struggles.
Graciously taking,
Oh, you're too kind
I'm grateful for the person's company, even if I'm still feeling anxious and unsure.
And we're all the same, and love is blind
Despite our individual struggles, we are all human and share common experiences.
The sun is gone before it shines
It often feels like the good things in life are fleeting or always just out of reach.
And I said if the answer is no,
Can I change your mind?
If the answer is no,
Can I change your mind?
I'm still seeking a chance to connect with someone and change my current state of mind, even if it seems unlikely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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