Spawning from the jagged, green, and snow crusted mountains of Sun Valley, … Read Full Bio ↴Spawning from the jagged, green, and snow crusted mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho the founding members of Olin and the Moon came together at a young age and have played music of all kinds over the years. Singer/Songwriter David LaBrel along with his brother and lead guitarist Travis, joined forces with drummer Marshall Vore to create a strong bond and musical friendship. After moving to Los Angeles the boys met up with Brian McGinnis and Kyle Vicioso to create the final lineup of Olin and the Moon. After several years of writing, recording, and playing lots of booze-filled shows, the boys got back in the studio and recorded their newest album “Terrible Town”. The album, set for release May 1, 2009, is a poignant look at a small town band coming out to the big city, and showcases Olin and the Moon’s best material to date. Finally at a time when authenticity seems to be a thing of the past, Olin and the Moon bring together a rawness and passion in their music that can only be attributed to one too many beers and an endearing hope that a good song can cure even the worst hang over.

Change Your Mind
Olin and the Moon Lyrics

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Guilty man, his heart turned cold
Left his kids and his wife at home
Can't nothin' save his soul?
En Nombre de Christo

Is this really what she meant?
She said she loved him, then she wept
Was the money really worth this mess?

She kissed the glass and then she left

West Texas can drive you mad
But it's all that Payo had
A broke-down shop that his daddy left
All he could do just to pay the rent

Is this really what she meant?
She said she loved him, then she wept
Was the money really worth this mess?
She kissed the glass and then she left

Is this really what she meant?
She said she loved him, then she wept

Was the money really worth this mess?
Kissed the glass and then she left

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Olin and the Moon's song Change Your Mind is a story about two different people, a guilty man and a woman who left her partner despite expressing her love, and the internal struggles they faced. The first verse is about a man who abandoned his family and is possibly trying to find salvation through religion. The line "En Nombre de Christo" translates to "In the name of Christ" which suggests that he might be seeking redemption through his faith. Despite this, he still faces the consequences of his actions as he left his loved ones behind. The second verse is about a woman who kissed the glass and left, possibly confronting her own relationship issues. She questions whether the money was worth the mess and whether she really loved him.

These lyrics indicate the human condition and how we often grapple with difficult choices and their consequences. The two characters in the song are flawed and make mistakes, highlighting the complexities of human emotion and decision-making. The story of the man and the woman and their internal struggles is open to interpretation, making it a relatable and compelling song.

Line by Line Meaning

Guilty man, his heart turned cold
A man who is guilty has become emotionally distant

Left his kids and his wife at home
He abandoned his family

Can't nothin' save his soul?
Is there anything that can help him find redemption?

En Nombre de Christo
In the name of Christ

Is this really what she meant?
He questions her intentions

She said she loved him, then she wept
She expressed her love but then cried

Was the money really worth this mess?
He wonders if the financial gain was worth the chaos it caused

She kissed the glass and then she left
She left without saying anything and left behind a kiss on the glass

West Texas can drive you mad
Living in West Texas can make you feel insane

But it's all that Payo had
His struggling business was all he had

A broke-down shop that his daddy left
The shop was in disrepair and had been passed down from his father