"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.
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| Single by Theory of a Deadman | ||||
| from the album Theory of a Deadman | ||||
| B-side | "Midnight Rider" | |||
| Released | January 13, 2003 | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | 604 | |||
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| "Make Up Your Mind" on YouTube | ||||
Background and development
edit"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
editThe 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, Modern Rock Tracks, and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, respectively. The single also made an appearance on Belgium's Ultratop 50 Singles chart.[4][5][6][7]
Music video
editThe 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
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Canadian CD single[10]
Australian CD single[11]
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European CD single[12]
European maxi-CD single[13]
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Personnel
editPersonnel are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.[14]
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
edit| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] | 41 |
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[3] | 13 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[4] | 36 |
| US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)[6] | 13 |
| US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[5] | 38 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | January 13, 2003 | Roadrunner | [15] | |
| March 3, 2003 | [16] | |||
| Australia | May 12, 2003 | CD | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Fowler, Jeremy (April 3, 2006). "Theory of a Deadman to Rock Pearl Street". The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ Taylor, Chuck (February 8, 2003), "Reviews & Previews: Singles – Rock: Theory of a Deadman – Make Up Your Mind", Billboard, p. 36, retrieved January 21, 2019
- ^ a b "Canadian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. February 15, 2003. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Adult Pop Airplay". Billboard. April 19, 2003. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. March 22, 2003. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard. April 5, 2003. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Theory of a Deadman – Make Up Your Mind" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Theory – Make Up Your Mind (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
- ^ Theory of a Deadman (2003). Make Up Your Mind (Canadian CD single liner notes). 604 Records. 2539600032.
- ^ Theory of a Deadman (2003). Make Up Your Mind (Australian CD single liner notes). Roadrunner Records. RR 2017-3.
- ^ Theory of a Deadman (2003). Make Up Your Mind (European CD single liner notes). Roadrunner Records. RR 2018-2.
- ^ Theory of a Deadman (2003). Make Up Your Mind (European maxi-CD single liner notes). Roadrunner Records. RR 2018-3.
- ^ Theory of a Deadman (2002). Make Up Your Mind (US promo CD liner notes). Roadrunner Records. RDRR 10053-2.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1486. January 10, 2003. p. 23. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1493. February 28, 2003. p. 31. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "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 22, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2021.