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If You Ever Wanna Change Your Mind
Sally Shapiro Lyrics
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From what′s been wrong but still OK
You had it all, yes yesterday
I don't think I′ve ever felt alone
Not sure that what we had is gone
Never tried it on my own
Only time can tell
Maybe it would bring us back
Help, think and find a track
That I didn't know was
Back to your nowhere
If you′re ever gonna change your heart
If you′re ever gonna play the part
I don't ever want to feel ashamed when you are with me
If you ever want to change your mind
If you ever want to look behind
I don′t ever want to go beside ya feeling guilty
If you know the reason to give in
If you think this isn't just a whim
I have the gift of listenin
I don′t think you know why I am sad
Don't think you know what has been bad
I gave that hurt up long ago
People change...
Nothing new ever
Maybe time has come to choose
What′s begun and what's been used
Maybe it's over
But do you know love
If you′re ever gonna change your heart
If you′re ever gonna play the part
I don't ever want to feel ashamed when you are with me
If you ever want to change your mind
If you ever want to look behind
I don′t ever want to go beside ya feeling guilty
The lyrics to Sally Shapiro's song 'If You Ever Wanna Change Your Mind' poignantly explore the uncertainty and complications of a past relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer has attempted to walk away from the relationship, but despite its flaws, it still holds some semblance of value ('You had it all, yes yesterday'). However, she is conflicted about the future ('Only time can tell') and whether nostalgia or progress will ultimately dictate their interactions. Even though they may no longer be together, she doesn't feel completely alone, which may suggest some lingering attachment to the other person.
The chorus addresses the possibility of a potential rekindling of the relationship, but the singer fears feeling ashamed and guilty if they were to reunite. She wants to move forward and not dwell in past regrets, but also doesn't want to relinquish the chance at genuine affection. The concluding lines of the song ('Maybe it's over/ But do you know love') showcase a sense of resignation and acceptance, yet also subtly convey that love is never really over.
Overall, the lyrics evocatively capture the complexities of human relationships and the internal struggles that come with indecision and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever tried to walk away
Have you attempted to distance yourself from something that's partially wrong but still tolerable?
From what's been wrong but still OK
From something that has flaws but is still acceptable and manageable?
You had it all, yes yesterday
You possessed everything you ever wanted in the recent past?
I don't think I've ever felt alone
I'm not sure if I've ever been lonely?
Not sure that what we had is gone
Uncertain that our relationship is a thing of the past?
Never tried it on my own
Never attempted to be on my own?
I don't know...
I have no idea what the future holds?
Only time can tell
The future is uncertain, and only time will reveal it?
Maybe it would bring us back
Perhaps taking a break could bring us back together?
Help, think and find a track
Assist me in thinking of a feasible solution?
That I didn't know was
That I wasn't aware of initially?
Back to your nowhere
Back to the situation where you have nothing?
If you're ever gonna change your heart
If you change the way you feel?
If you're ever gonna play the part
If you're ever going to act differently?
I don't ever want to feel ashamed when you are with me
I don't want to feel guilty or embarrassed when we are together?
If you ever want to change your mind
If you ever reconsider or change your opinion?
If you ever want to look behind
If you ever want to reflect on our past?
I don't ever want to go beside ya feeling guilty
I don't want to accompany you and feel guilty or remorseful?
If you know the reason to give in
If you have a rationale for giving up or surrendering?
If you think this isn't just a whim
If you believe this is not just a spontaneous decision?
I have the gift of listenin
I possess the ability to listen to you?
I don't think you know why I am sad
I don't believe you understand why I'm upset?
Don't think you know what has been bad
I don't think you know what issues we've faced?
I gave that hurt up long ago
I let go of that pain a while ago?
People change...
Individuals evolve and transform?
Nothing new ever
It's nothing novel?
Maybe time has come to choose
Perhaps it's time to make a decision?
What's begun and what's been used
What we've started versus what we've already done?
Maybe it's over
Perhaps it's finished?
But do you know love
But do you genuinely know what love is?
Writer(s): Sally Shapiro
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