"If I Could Change Your Mind" by HAIM is a song about regret and longing for a past love. The lyrics express the narrator's wish to turn back time and make things right with their former partner. The song begins with the narrator pleading with their ex-lover not to cry. They admit to being inexperienced in relationships, having driven "a million miles" to be with them. The line "Back when you were mine, I was too young to know you were the one to find" suggests that the narrator didn't fully recognize the value of their relationship until it was too late. In the bridge, the narrator questions whether expressing regret would make any difference, as memories of their past together keep resurfacing and taking them back to the happiest moments they shared. The chorus reflects the narrator's desire to change their ex-partner's mind and win them back. They express willingness to do whatever it takes to make things right, acknowledging that it took them time to realize their mistakes. The line "Forgive my lying eyes, gonna give you all or nothing" signifies their commitment to putting in the effort to rebuild the relationship. Throughout the song, the chorus serves as a reminder that the narrator still feels a deep connection to their past love, depicted through the imagery of visions and reminders. The repetition of "Visions of our love remind me" emphasizes the lasting impact of their relationship and the desire to reignite what was lost. Overall, "If I Could Change Your Mind" reflects the regret, longing, and determination of the narrator to reconcile with their former partner. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning for redemption and the hope that love can be restored if given another chance.
