You Can Still Change Your Mind

Tom Petty · Other Songs - Tom Petty

It's gonna be another hard night

You wanna take it all alone

You wanna face up to the trouble

You wanna face up to your soul

And baby you can have it any way you want it

You just get a little lost from time to time

Sometimes it gets a little crazy somewhere down inside



But you can still change your mind

You can change your feelings



Everybody wants all the world can give 'em

Everybody wants to get all they can get

Everybody's waiting on somethin' that hasn't come yet

And you can hide it for a little while honey

You can try and just lose it for awhile

Then it's gonna do something to ya somewhere down inside



But you can still change your mind

You can change your feelings



Oh and it gets harder by the minute girl

Oh it gets harder every day

Listen to me darlin', oh you don't have to wait



It's alright, you can still change your mind

Just hold tight, everything's gonna be alright

If you can change your mind

You can change your feeling

About You Can Still Change Your Mind

Tom Petty's "You Can Still Change Your Mind" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-career songwriting, blending his signature rock energy with introspective lyrics about personal growth and resilience. Released during the height of his popularity, the track exemplifies the melodic structure and emotional depth that defined his discography, particularly within the context of his work on albums like *Wildflowers*. The song reflects Petty's ability to craft anthems that resonate with universal themes of hope and adaptation, characteristic of his engagement with the New Wave and rock genres of the early 1990s. As a standalone recording, the track showcases Petty's vocal prowess and his knack for writing songs that balance catchy hooks with meaningful narratives. It captures the spirit of an artist who was not only a frontman but also a prolific writer whose catalog continues to influence rock music. The song's enduring appeal lies in its message of optimism, making it a fitting addition to any collection of Petty's most impactful works.