"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.

Make Up Your Mind (song)

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, Alternative Songs (formerly Modern Rock Tracks), and Mainstream Rock charts, respectively. The single also made an appearance on Belgium's Ultratop 50 Singles chart.

Make Up Your Mind (song)

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.

Make Up Your Mind (song)

Track listings

US promo CD

"Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) – 3:48

"Make Up Your Mind" (reduced guitar mix) – 3:48

"Make Up Your Mind" (acoustic guitar version) – 3:48

European CD single

"Make Up Your Mind" (radio mix) "Midnight Rider"

Personnel

Credits 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

Release history

References

Theory of a Deadman songs

2002 songs

2003 singles

604 Records singles

Songs written by Chad Kroeger

Songs written by Tyler Connolly

Music videos directed by Gregory Dark