Make Up Your Mind (song) explained

Make Up Your Mind
Cover:	Theory_of_a_Deadman_Make_Up_Your_Mind.jpg
Alt:	Cover for "Make Up Your Mind" single by Theory of a Deadman.
Type:	single
Artist:	Theory of a Deadman
Album:	Theory of a Deadman
B-Side:	Midnight Rider
Label:	604
Producer:	Chad Kroeger Joey Moi
Prev Title:	Nothing Could Come Between Us
Prev Year:	2002
Next Title:	Point to Prove
Next Year:	2003

"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]

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.^{[2] [3]}

Track listings

Canadian CD single^[4]

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

Australian CD single^[5]

1. "Make Up Your Mind" (album edit) – 3:56
2. "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:34
3. "Midnight Rider" – 3:17
4. "Make Up Your Mind" (video)

European CD single^[6]

1. "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:34
2. "Midnight Rider" – 3:17

European maxi-CD single^[7]

1. "Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:34
2. "Make Up Your Mind" (album edit) – 3:56
3. "Midnight Rider" – 3:17
4. "Make Up Your Mind" (video)

Personnel

Personnel are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.^[8]

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
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)^[9]	13
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)^[10]	36
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)^[11]	13
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)^[12]	38

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	January 13, 2003		Roadrunner	^[13]
	March 3, 2003			^[14]
Australia	May 12, 2003	CD		^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Theory of a Deadman to Rock Pearl Street. Fowler. Jeremy. April 3, 2006. The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. January 21, 2019.
2. Web site: Make Up Your Mind - Theory of a Deadman. April 7, 2003. MTV Networks. January 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221221146/http://www.mtv.com/videos/theory-of-a-deadman/20807/make-up-your-mind.jhtml. February 21, 2009. dead.
3. Web site: Theory – Make Up Your Mind (Official Video). YouTube. January 21, 2019.
4. Make Up Your Mind. Theory of a Deadman. 2003. Canadian CD single liner notes. 604 Records. 2539600032.
5. Make Up Your Mind. Theory of a Deadman. 2003. Australian CD single liner notes. Roadrunner Records. RR 2017-3.
6. Make Up Your Mind. Theory of a Deadman. 2003. European CD single liner notes. Roadrunner Records. RR 2018-2.
7. Make Up Your Mind. Theory of a Deadman. 2003. European maxi-CD single liner notes. Roadrunner Records. RR 2018-3.
8. Make Up Your Mind. Theory of a Deadman. 2002. US promo CD liner notes. Roadrunner Records. RDRR 10053-2.
9. Canadian Digital Song Sales. Billboard. February 15, 2003. subscription. December 19, 2023.
10. Adult Pop Airplay. Billboard. April 19, 2003. subscription. January 30, 2024.
11. Mainstream Rock Airplay. Billboard. April 5, 2003. subscription. January 30, 2024.
12. Alternative Airplay. Billboard. March 22, 2003. subscription. January 30, 2024.
13. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1486. 23. January 10, 2003. May 10, 2021.
14. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1493. 31. February 28, 2003. May 10, 2021.
15. Web site: The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 12th May 2003. ARIA. 26. May 12, 2003. dead. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20080222222434/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20030707-0000/Issue690.pdf. February 22, 2008. May 10, 2021.