Make Up Your Mind (Theory of a Deadman song)

"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 in February 2003, the song's lyrics were written by the band's lead guitarist and singer Tyler Connolly and Nickelback's 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.

"Make Up Your Mind"
Single by Theory of a Deadman
from the album Theory of a Deadman
ReleasedFebruary 2003 (2003-02)
RecordedNovember 2001–May 2002
Genre
Length4:02
Label
Composer(s)
  • Tyler Connolly
  • Dave Brenner
  • Dean Back
  • Tim Hart
Lyricist(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

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]

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

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. "Theory of a Deadman – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  4. "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  5. "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  6. "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  7. "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.
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