Change Your Mind
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Racey days help me through the hopeless haze
But my, oh, my
Tragic eyes, I can't even recognize myself
Behind

So if the answer is no
Can I change your mind?
Out again, a siren screams at half-past ten
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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Killers’ “Change Your Mind” reflect on the uncertainties and insecurities of a failing relationship. The singer relies on “racey days” to get him through the “hopeless haze”, highlighting his dependency on external sources to deal with his emotional struggles. He then admits to feeling unrecognizable to himself, emphasizing the toll this relationship has taken on his sense of self. However, despite these issues, the singer still attempts to salvage the relationship by asking, “so if the answer is no, can I change your mind?”


Throughout the rest of the song, the singer talks about how the relationship seems to be on its last legs, with “sirens screaming” as they fight to hold onto each other. The singer admits to his own faults in the relationship by stating, “while I ignore, that we both felt like this before, it starts to show”. The chorus repeats the question of whether the other person is willing to give the relationship a second chance, repeating the phrase “can I change your mind”. The final verse of the song offers one last plea, acknowledging that everyone experiences the same insecurities, but ultimately it is up to the other person to decide whether to give love a second chance.


Overall, the lyrics of “Change Your Mind” dive deep into the complexities of relationships, highlighting the struggle to navigate emotions, dependency, and self-identity, all in the effort to make love work.


Line by Line Meaning

Racey days help me through the hopeless haze
Fast paced days are what help me cope with the overwhelming feeling of despair


But my, oh, my Tragic eyes, I can't even recognize myself Behind
I am in a state of grief and have lost touch with who I really am


So if the answer is no Can I change your mind?
I am trying to persuade someone to change their opinion or decision


Out again, a siren screams at half-past ten And you won't let go While I ignore, that we both felt like this before It starts to show
We are both experiencing the same problem, but I am trying to ignore it while you are refusing to let it go


So if I had a chance Would you let me know?
If I had an opportunity, would you inform me?


Why aren't you shaking? Step back in time Graciously taking Oh, you're too kind
You are too composed and forgiving even though I have made mistakes


And if the answer is no Can I change your mind?
I am asking for a chance at convincing you to reconsider your decision


We're all the same and love is blind The sun is gone before it shines
Love is a universal feeling that affects every person, but sometimes it is too late to enjoy it


And I said, if the answer is no Can I change your mind? If the answer is no Can I change your mind?
I am persistently trying to sway someone's decision even if it may not be possible




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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