While you may not have recognized Karlsson and Winberg by their full names, you may have heard their work as production duo Bloodshy & Avant. The duo has written and produced for Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears and claimed a Grammy for their work on Britney Spears’ Toxic. Wyatt is fresh off co-production duties with Mark Ronson on Daniel Merriweather’s April release, Love And War.
Change Your Mind
Miike Snow Lyrics
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You know why you don't walk here round the sun, no, my face
Couldn't get back to celebrate
And I know you're backing off, you want it both ways
At night, I'm trading, gold diamonds for stars
Blinded by fire, showing me who you are
Fuck it, fade away, child 'til another day, child
Maybe I have to wait a while
Maybe I have to wait a while
Maybe I could change your mind
Maybe I could change your mind, woah, oh
Step into the backroom, take your breath away
Even though it's been some time, you still love my taste
Trying to meet your eyes, I keep my sanity
Though I know you're backing off, you want it both ways
At night, I'm trading, gold diamonds for stars
Blinded by fire, showing me who you are
Fuck it, fade away, child 'til another day, child
Gotta keep my state of mind
Maybe I have to wait a while
Maybe I have to wait a while
Maybe I could change your mind
Maybe I could change your mind, woah, oh
I could feel the waves from you and I
Slamming on shore on the other side
But I have to wait 'til it's time
Fly away, fly away
I could feel the waves from you and I
Slamming on shore on the other side
But I have to wait 'til it's time
Fly away, fly away
I could feel the waves from you and I
Slamming on shore on the other side
But I have to wait 'til it's time
Fly away, fly away, oh
I could feel the waves from you and I
Slamming on shore on the other side
But I have to wait 'til it's time, oh, oh, oh, oh
And if it's the same
Maybe I could change your mind
Maybe I could change your mind
Maybe I have to wait a while
"Change Your Mind" by Miike Snow is a song about an unrequited love that the singer is still holding on to. The lyric "Early in the morning, up and fly away, you know why you don't walk here round the sun, no my face, couldn't get back to celebrate" suggests that the person he loves has left and he could not celebrate with her. Despite this, the singer is still trying to win over this person, knowing that they are "backing off" and "wanting it both ways". He is willing to wait for a while, and hopes that maybe he can change their mind.
In the second verse, the singer talks about meeting this person in a backroom, feeling the tension and attraction between them. He knows that she still loves his taste, but he is trying to keep his sanity by not getting too attached. The chorus repeats the idea of waiting, and hoping that he can change this person's mind. The bridge represents the struggle that the singer is going through, as he feels the waves from the other person's side slamming against him, but he still has to wait until it's the right time.
Overall, the song is about the complicated nature of love, and the difficulty in letting go of someone you care for, even when you know it may not work out.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning, up and fly away
Starting off the day with a quick exit and escape
You know why you don't walk here round the sun, no, my face
Acknowledging that they have been avoiding the sun and light to conceal their feelings
Couldn't get back to celebrate
Unable to enjoy the moment or celebrate due to emotional turmoil
And I know you're backing off, you want it both ways
Realizing that the other person is hesitant and indecisive about what they want
At night, I'm trading, gold diamonds for stars
Making metaphorical trades and sacrifices for the sake of love and affection
Blinded by fire, showing me who you are
The intense emotions and passion in the relationship reveal the true nature of the other person
Fuck it, fade away, child 'til another day, child
Retreating and letting go of the situation for the time being
Gotta keep my state of mind
Keeping a positive mindset to cope with the situation
Maybe I have to wait a while
Recognizing that patience may be necessary in order to resolve the situation
Maybe I could change your mind
Hoping to influence and persuade the other person to change their perspective or decision
Step into the backroom, take your breath away
Going to a private place to have an intimate moment with the other person
Even though it's been some time, you still love my taste
Despite the passage of time, the connection and attraction between the two people remain strong
Trying to meet your eyes, I keep my sanity
Maintaining composure and sanity while trying to connect with the other person
I could feel the waves from you and I
Slamming on shore on the other side
But I have to wait 'til it's time
Fly away, fly away
Feeling the intensity of the emotions and energy between the two people, but knowing that a time for action has not yet arrived
And if it's the same
Maybe I could change your mind
Believing that if the feelings are mutual, there is a chance to change the other person's perspective or decision
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Christian Lars Karlsson, Pontus Johan Winnberg
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