Change Your Mind
The Killers Lyrics
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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
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 your 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
In the song "Change Your Mind," The Killers discuss a relationship that is at a crossroads. The singer is in a state of confusion and hopelessness and he's looking for someone to help him navigate his way through it. He can't recognize himself behind his tragic eyes. He asks his lover to change their mind if the answer is no. He implores them to help him out of this state.
The singer is dealing with his confusing emotions in the context of city life. A siren screams out in the background, highlighting the chaotic energy of the city. The singer senses that his lover is also struggling with the same emotions, and he's wondering if he has a chance with them. He's asking to know if he can change their mind.
The song's chorus emphasizes the idea that we're all the same, and that love is blind. The sun may be down, but it hasn't gone dark yet. The singer is asking his lover to hold on with him and give the relationship a chance. He's begging them to consider changing their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Racy days
Exciting and adventurous times
Help me through the hopeless haze
Assist me in navigating through difficult situations and emotions
But my oh my
Expressing surprise or wonder
Tragic eyes
Eyes filled with sadness or sorrow
I can't even recognize myself behind
Feeling lost and unsure of oneself
So if the answer is no
Inquiring about the possibility of a negative response
Can I change your mind
Persuade you to reconsider or change your viewpoint
Out again, a siren screams at half past ten
The sound of a police siren at night
And you won't let go
Holding on to something or someone tightly
While I ignore, that we both felt like this
Denying or dismissing shared emotions or experiences
Before it starts to show
Before it becomes apparent or noticeable
So if I had a chance
If there was an opportunity
Would you let me know
Requesting open communication and honesty
Why aren't you shaking
Questioning why there is no visible emotional reaction
Step back in time
To revisit or recall a previous memory or experience
Graciously taking
Receiving something with appreciation or politeness
Oh your too kind
Expressing gratitude and admiration towards someone's generosity
And if the answer is no
Asking for confirmation of a negative response
Can I change your mind
Making a final attempt to convince someone to change their mind
We're all the same
Acknowledging the universal nature of humans
And love is blind
Love does not discriminate or judge based on appearances or circumstances
The sun is gone
A metaphor for hopelessness and despair
Before it shines
Before there is a chance for improvement or positivity
And I said if the answer is no
Repeating the previous request for a clear response
Can I change your mind
Stating the desire to influence someone's decision or opinion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI
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