Let’s go back to the start
We get in the car off a Venice bar
And we wait for the magic
We play our parts
Like we’re TV stars
It’s a chain reaction
You pick up your phone
So you don’t feel alone
It’s a fatal attraction
No matter where we are
You’re scared
You think that we’re all against you
See your fears coming out of the walls
But I want you to know
It’s only dark until your eyes adjust
I hope you change your mind
I hope you change your mind
I hope you change your mind
I hope you change your mind
It’s in your head, your head, your head, your head
It’s in your head, your head, your head
(I hope you change your mind)
It’s in your head, your head, your head, your head
It’s in your head, your head, your head
Don’t get strange this time
Even if you’re terrified
We been friends since we were 9
We were made to go all night
So if you wanna get there
I can help you get there
Just say you wanna get there
I hope you change your mind
I hope you change your mind
I hope you change your mind
I hope you change your mind
It’s in your head, your head, your head, your head
It’s in your head, your head, your head
(I hope you change your mind)
It’s in your head, your head, your head, your head
It’s in your head, your head, your head
I hope you change your mind
(I hope you change your mind)
Rediscovering Connection: Lyric Interpretation
“I Hope You Change Your Mind” by The Chainsmokers captures the vulnerability and hope that permeate close relationships. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, referencing shared memories and the desire to rekindle what once was. Lines like “We get in the car off a Venice bar” and “We been friends since we were 9” highlight a deep-rooted bond, while the repeated refrain “It’s in your head” points to internal struggles and fears that threaten to pull the pair apart. The song’s central message is one of patience and support, as the narrator encourages their friend or partner to overcome anxiety and embrace the possibility of connection once more. Ultimately, it’s a heartfelt plea for openness and trust, wrapped in the Chainsmokers’ signature melodic style.
Song Credits
Artist: The Chainsmokers
Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Alex Pall
Release Year: 2024