Can I Change My Mind
Second Chances: Eddie Floyd's Soulful Plea for Redemption
Lyrics
She didn't bat an eye, as I packed my bags to leave
Leaving, expecting an emotional reaction from her
I thought she would cry, or sit around my room and grieve
Anticipating tears or sadness from her, but she didn't
But oh the girl she fooled me this time
She deceived him this time
Acting like I was the last thing on her mind
Acting as if he didn't matter to her
Now I'd like to start all over again
Expressing desire for a fresh start
I just want to change my mind
Wants to change his decision
As I took those steps, toward that open door
Moving towards leaving
Knowing all the time, oh Lord I just didn't wanna go
He didn't truly want to depart
She didn't give me no sign
No indication or reason from her to stay
Nothing that would make me wanna change my mind
No actions or words from her to influence his decision
And I would like to start all over again
Desire for a new beginning
Baby, can I change my mind
Requesting permission to reconsider
'Cause I would like to change my mind
Strong desire to reverse his choice
You know, I was confused, sitting here by myself thinking
Confusion and contemplation alone
watching you walk to the door and walk away
Reflecting on watching her leave
what was I supposed to say change your mind
Questioning what he should have said to make her reconsider
Oh I've played my game so many times before
Admitting to playing games but never actually leaving before
But people let me tell y'all, that I never reached the door
Others didn't let him reach this point
Oh the wind it is high tonight
Describing the weather, maybe reflecting his emotional state
I keep lookin' for my baby but she's not in sight
Searching for her, but she's gone
And I would like to start all over again
Desiring to reset things
Baby can I change my mind
Asking for permission to change his decision
'Cause I would like to start all over again
Reiterating the desire for a fresh start
Baby can I change my, my mind
Repeating the request to reverse his choice
'Cause I would like to start all over again with you girl
Expressing the wish to start anew with her
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