"Make Up Your Mind" is a song by Canadian rock group Theory of a Deadman and is the second single from their eponymous debut album (2002). Released on January 13, 2003, the song's lyrics were written by the band's lead guitarist and singer Tyler Connolly and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. Kroeger also produced the track along with Joey Moi. It peaked at number 13 on the Canadian Singles chart as well as the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Background and development "Make Up Your Mind" is a ballad written by lead guitarist and singer Tyler Connolly and Chad Kroeger. Kroeger also produced the track along with Joey Moi.
Release and commercial performance The song was released in February 2003, as the second single off the band's debut studio album, Theory of a Deadman (2002). It peaked at number 13 on the Canadian Singles chart. In the United States, it reached numbers 36, 38, and 13 on Billboard's Adult Top 40, Modern Rock Tracks, and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, respectively. The single also made an appearance on Belgium's Ultratop 50 Singles chart.
Music video The music video for "Make Up Your Mind" was directed by Gregory Dark and revolves around the dream a woman has of her wedding day, which involves her walking down the aisle as she kisses and touches random guests at an outdoor ceremony. The dream ends when she leaps off a cliff. The band is seen performing on rocky terrain throughout the video.
Track listings
Canadian CD single "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:48 "Make Up Your Mind" (acoustic mix) – 3:48 "Make Up Your Mind" (alternate mix) – 3:48
Australian CD single "Make Up Your Mind" (album edit) – 3:56 "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:34 "Midnight Rider" – 3:17 "Make Up Your Mind" (video)
European CD single "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:34 "Midnight Rider" – 3:17
European maxi-CD single "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:34 "Make Up Your Mind" (album edit) – 3:56 "Midnight Rider" – 3:17 "Make Up Your Mind" (video)
Personnel Personnel are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.
Theory of a Deadman Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, guitar, writing Tim Hart – drums, background vocals Dean Back – bass David Brenner – guitar
Others Chad Kroeger – writing, production Joey Moi – production Randy Staub – mixing
Charts Chart (2003) Peakposition Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) 13 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) 36 US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard) 13 US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) 38
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States January 13, 2003 Roadrunner March 3, 2003 Australia May 12, 2003 CD
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