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"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.

"Make Up Your Mind"
Single by Theory of a Deadman
from the album Theory of a Deadman
Released	January 13, 2003 (2003-01-13)
Recorded	November 2001–May 2002
Genre	Hard rock post-grunge
Length	4:02
Label	Roadrunner 604
Songwriter(s)	Tyler Connolly Chad Kroeger
Producer(s)	Chad Kroeger Joey Moi
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]

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)	Mainstream rock active rock alternative radio	Roadrunner	[12]
	March 3, 2003 (2003-03-03)	Contemporary hit hot adult contemporary radio		[13]
Australia	May 12, 2003 (2003-05-12)	CD		[14]

References

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