Change My Mind
The Motels Lyrics


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I bet you guessed where I was some time ago
And I bet that you really didn't know
I don't need you
I don't want you
But I might change my mind

We could take off for Paris on a cruise
You and me could make front page news
But it don't mean nothing
Don't mean a thing
Cause I might change my mind

There was a time when it was good
We laughed and danced all over the neighborhood
You'd take my hand
I apologize
But I just might change my mind

I got to know if I've been or gone
Need to know if it's worth hangin' on
Time is mine
What's mine is yours
And I just might change my mind




I just might change my mind
I just might change my mind

Overall Meaning

The Motels' song "Change My Mind" is a melancholic reflection on past love and the uncertainty of the future. The opening lines, "I bet you guessed where I was some time ago, and I bet that you really didn't know," set the tone for the song. The lyrics suggest a sense of distance and lack of communication between the singer and their former lover. The chorus, "I don't need you, I don't want you, but I might change my mind," captures the indecision and confusion that the singer is experiencing in regards to their feelings for their ex-partner.


The second verse of the song takes the listener on a dreamy journey as the singer imagines a possible future with their partner. The line "we could take off for Paris on a cruise, you and me could make front page news" paints a picture of adventure and excitement, but ultimately the singer recognizes that it "don't mean nothing, don't mean a thing, 'cause I might change my mind." The third and final verse reflects on the past and a time when things were good between the singer and their lover. The lyrics "you'd take my hand, I apologize, but I just might change my mind" reveal the complexity of the singer's emotions, as they navigate the nostalgia of past love and the uncertainty of the present.


Overall, "Change My Mind" is a poignant exploration of the human heart, the ability for emotions to shift and evolve, and the difficulty of reconciling the past with the present.


Line by Line Meaning

I bet you guessed where I was some time ago
You may have thought you knew where I was before, but that is not necessarily true.


And I bet that you really didn't know
I am sure that you did not actually know where I was.


I don't need you
I do not require your presence or assistance.


I don't want you
I have no desire to have you in my life.


But I might change my mind
Although I do not currently desire you, that may change at any time.


We could take off for Paris on a cruise
It is possible that we could go on a romantic trip to Paris together.


You and me could make front page news
Our trip could be significant enough to garner media attention.


But it don't mean nothing
Despite the potential significance of our trip, it does not hold much importance for me.


Don't mean a thing
Our trip to Paris is of little importance or consequence to me.


Cause I might change my mind
My feelings may shift, and I may suddenly become interested in going to Paris with you after all.


There was a time when it was good
There was a point when our relationship was happy and positive.


We laughed and danced all over the neighborhood
In the past, we shared many joyful experiences together.


You'd take my hand
You would reach out to me, physically and metaphorically.


I apologize
I express a regretful sentiment or feeling.


But I just might change my mind
Despite apologizing or expressing regret, my feelings could shift at any point.


I got to know if I've been or gone
I need to understand if I have been present or absent from a situation or experience.


Need to know if it's worth hangin' on
I want to determine if a situation or relationship is worth continuing to pursue or maintain.


Time is mine
The duration of my life or my use of time is under my own control.


What's mine is yours
I am willing to share what I have with you.


And I just might change my mind
Despite being willing to share, my feelings about the situation could easily shift.


I just might change my mind
I am emphasizing the fact that my feelings could change at any point, without warning.




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