Make Up Your Mind (Theory of a Deadman song)

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"Make Up Your Mind"
Cover for "Make Up Your Mind" single by Theory of a Deadman.
Single by Theory of a Deadman
from the album Theory of a Deadman
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2003 (2003-01-13)
RecordedNovember 2001–May 2002
Genre
Length4:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Theory of a Deadman singles chronology
"Nothing Could Come Between Us"
(2002) 		"Make Up Your Mind"
(2003) 		"Point to Prove"
(2003)
Music video
"Make Up Your Mind" on YouTube

"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 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.[1][2]

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.[3] In the United States, it reached numbers 36, 38, and 13 on Billboard's Adult Top 40, Alternative Songs (formerly Modern Rock Tracks), and Mainstream Rock charts, respectively. The single also made an appearance on Belgium's Ultratop 50 Singles chart.[4][5][6][7]

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.[8][9]

Track listings[]

US promo CD[10]

  1. "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:48
  2. "Make Up Your Mind" (reduced guitar mix) – 3:48
  3. "Make Up Your Mind" (acoustic guitar version) – 3:48

European CD single[11]

  1. "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix)
  2. "Midnight Rider"

Personnel[]

Credits are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.[10]

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) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 41
Canada (Canadian Singles Chart)[3] 13
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[4] 36
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] 38
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] 13

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States January 13, 2003 (2003-01-13)
Roadrunner [12]
March 3, 2003 (2003-03-03)
[13]
Australia May 12, 2003 (2003-05-12) CD [14]

References[]

  1. ^ Fowler, Jeremy (April 3, 2006). "Theory of a Deadman to Rock Pearl Street". The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  2. ^ Taylor, Chuck (February 8, 2003), "Reviews & Previews: Singles – Rock: Theory of a Deadman – Make Up Your Mind", Billboard, p. 36, retrieved January 21, 2019
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Theory of a Deadman – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ultratop.be – Theory of a Deadman – Make Up Your Mind" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  8. ^ "Make Up Your Mind - Theory of a Deadman". MTV Networks. April 7, 2003. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  9. ^ "Theory – Make Up Your Mind (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Make Up Your Mind (US promo CD liner notes). Theory of a Deadman. Roadrunner Records. 2002. RDRR 10053-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ Make Up Your Mind (European CD single liner notes). Theory of a Deadman. Roadrunner Records. 2002. RR 2018-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1486. January 10, 2003. p. 23. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1493. February 28, 2003. p. 31. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  14. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 12th May 2003" (PDF). ARIA. May 12, 2003. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 23, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2021.

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