Nothing's Gonna Make Me Change My Mind

Gerry Rafferty · Other Songs - Gerry Rafferty

It's a dead-end job and the money is low

And the time goes by so slow

If I stay too long it could bring me down

So I might as well take another look around

You say it's a fool that keeps moving on

Well maybe you're right, maybe you're wrong

You can keep on talking 'til the end of time

But nothing's gonna make me change my mind.

I pick up my money when the day is done

I'm moving on, and I've got a good reason

I hear you moan but you've only got yourself to blame

If I stayed in one position I would feel the same

So I'll just keep travelling on

I'd rather go on living like a rolling stone

You can keep on talking 'til the end of time

But nothing's gonna make me change my mind.

(fade)

Nothing's gonna make me change my mind

(you can keep on talking 'til the end of time)

You can keep on talking 'til the end of time

(nothing's gonna make me change)

Nothing's Gonna Make Me Change My Mind

Gerry Rafferty's 'Nothing's Gonna Make My Mind Change' stands as a defining track from his 1976 debut album, 'Soul Man.' The song exemplifies the soft rock and new wave sound that characterized Rafferty's early career, blending melodic sensibilities with a driving rhythm section. It was a significant commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Singles Chart and becoming one of the most recognizable hits of the mid-1970s. The track's enduring popularity highlights Rafferty's ability to craft anthemic pop-rock that resonated with audiences across generations. While the song is often associated with his broader discography, its specific placement on 'Soul Man' helped establish his reputation as a skilled songwriter and performer during a pivotal era in British music history.