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Edit Lyrics Mind over matterDoes it matter to any of us?Don't change the subjectI'm heavy on your loveI missed that trainNew York City: it rains!Fly to East L.A. in big jet planesYou know you're on my mindAnd if the world don't breakI'll be shaking it Cuz I'm a young man after all!And when the seasons changeWill you stand by me?Cuz I'm a young man built to fall!Mind over matterI'm in tatters thinking about herTaste my disasterIt's heavy on my tongueAll the lights aglowTokyo: snowsGo to watch the showCurtain's closed I'm watching you this timeAnd if the world don't breakI'll be shaking it Cuz I'm a young man after all!And when the seasons changeWill you stand by me?Cuz I'm a young man built to fall! I missed that trainNew York City: it rains!Fly to East L.A. in big jet planesYou know you're on my mindAll the lights aglowTokyo: snowsGo to watch the show; curtain's closed I'm watching you this timeMind over matterMind over matterYou know you're on my mind!And if the world don't breakI'll be shaking it Cuz I'm a young man after all!And when the seasons changeI missed that trainWill you stand by me?Fly to East L.A. Cuz I'm a young man built to fall!And if the world don't break!All the lights aglowTokyo: snowsGo to watch the show; curtain's closed And when the seasons changeWill you stand by me?Cuz I'm a young man built to fall! New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Submitted by lukeeffect On Jan 09, 2014 More Young the Giant Cough Syrup My Body Strings I Got Apartment Mind over matter Does it matter to any of us? Don't change the subject I'm heavy on your love I missed that train New York City: it rains! Fly to East L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind And if the world don't break I'll be shaking it Cuz I'm a young man after all! And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? Cuz I'm a young man built to fall! Mind over matter I'm in tatters thinking about her Taste my disaster It's heavy on my tongue All the lights aglow Tokyo: snows Go to watch the show Curtain's closed I'm watching you this time And if the world don't break I'll be shaking it Cuz I'm a young man after all! And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? Cuz I'm a young man built to fall! I missed that train New York City: it rains! Fly to East L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind All the lights aglow Tokyo: snows Go to watch the show; curtain's closed I'm watching you this time Mind over matter Mind over matter You know you're on my mind! And if the world don't break I'll be shaking it Cuz I'm a young man after all! And when the seasons change I missed that train Will you stand by me? Fly to East L.A. Cuz I'm a young man built to fall! And if the world don't break! All the lights aglow Tokyo: snows Go to watch the show; curtain's closed And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? Cuz I'm a young man built to fall! Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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i feel the need to let everyone know that mind over matter is actually a song dedicated to the band members moms. Mind over Matter M.O.M. I know this because one of the members father works in my school. He told us that his son and friends were trying to include their mothers in the song without actually having the title mom.

Song Fact i feel the need to let everyone know that mind over matter is actually a song dedicated to the band members moms. Mind over Matter M.O.M. I know this because one of the members father works in my school. He told us that his son and friends were trying to include their mothers in the song without actually having the title mom. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +5 Users: Reply · 0 Share by prosteve037 10y ago

Here's MY interpretation of this song, as it relates to my current situation, specifically my relationship with my girlfriend. It's a stretch, but bare with me if you please.

I think this song is about a couple who've been together for a while, when suddenly one of them decides that they want to "experiment", i.e. initiate an open or, perhaps, polyamorous relationship.

The one who suggested this change may be seeking sexual exploration/experimentation, or even just seeing who else is out there and willing to be in a potentially better relationship than the one they are already in.

With this setting, I think this song is sung from the perspective of the other person, the one who did NOT suggest this open/polyamorous arrangement, and who is clearly conflicted/upset about it. For the purposes of this interpretation, we'll assume this person is a man and his S.O. (the one who suggested the open/poly relationship) is a woman (girlfriend).

Let's break it down (WARNING: Long and very detailed):

"Mind over matter Does it matter to any of us?"

The song starts off with the man trying to accept the idea of opening up the relationship to other sexual partners. He feels insecure about it and is trying to tell himself that it's just a matter of perspective and that sex doesn't really matter in terms of love/affection; sex doesn't equal love.

"Don't change the subject I'm heavy on your love"

The man is struggling to reconcile with his insecurities of sex and what it means in a relationship. He's desperately trying to change his perspective on it for the sake of his girlfriend and their relationship, but finds himself arguing his stance on it (ineffectively) with his S.O. He doesn't understand why she's wanting this change when he's shown her so much love, and feels a little betrayed.

"I missed that train, New York city - it rains! Fly to east L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind"

He explains why his perspective on sex is the way it is, saying that he never hopped on the "casual sex bandwagon" that is prevalent in metro areas, such as NYC. He also points out that even with healthy casual sex in their relationship, rainy days will still be a part of their relationship. He then proceeds to tell her that she can do what she wants ("fly to East LA") and have her fun, but that she's always on his mind.

"And if the world don't break I'll be shakin' it 'Cause I'm a young man after all"

Here, "the world" is his mental and emotional health. It's gnawing at him that he's trying to be comfortable with a situation that he didn't want to be in in the first place, but he's trying his best to embrace the change in his relationship, for her sake ("I'll be shakin' it"), while trying to put on a face for her so she needn't worry ("Cause I'm a young man after all").

"And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? 'Cause I'm a young man built to fall"

Here, the man is saying what he honestly wants to ask her: once she goes through with it and sleeps around with other guys, will she still be the same person who loves him the same? He asks this because he knows he's ultimately gonna be emotionally wounded from the experience ("built to fall").

"Mind over matter, I'm in tatters thinkin' about her Taste my disaster It's heavy on my tongue"

Again, he's trying to remind himself that he's only uncomfortable and insecure about the open relationship because of his preconceptions on the intimacy of sex. He starts getting severely distressed by this, and is "in tatters thinkin' about her" and what she's doing with other guys. He wants her to feel what he's feeling ("taste my disaster").

"All the lights aglow Tokyo - snows Go to watch the show Curtain's closed! I'm watching you this time"

Again, he relates this open arrangement to the modern casual sex ideology that pervades metropolitan areas; here it's Tokyo, an area that's geographically opposite NYC (not exactly, but it's on the other hemisphere), and he points out (again) that it still snows there, even though it's bustling and fun. He also tries to watch her in the act (having sex with another man), perhaps thinking that it would ease his mind ("I'm watching you this time").

The rest of the song can be interpreted from what's here already; pretty straight forward. Hopefully this wasn't too stupid hahaha.

Thanks for reading!

My Interpretation Here's MY interpretation of this song, as it relates to my current situation, specifically my relationship with my girlfriend. It's a stretch, but bare with me if you please. I think this song is about a couple who've been together for a while, when suddenly one of them decides that they want to "experiment", i.e. initiate an open or, perhaps, polyamorous relationship. The one who suggested this change may be seeking sexual exploration/experimentation, or even just seeing who else is out there and willing to be in a potentially better relationship than the one they are already in. With this setting, I think this song is sung from the perspective of the other person, the one who did NOT suggest this open/polyamorous arrangement, and who is clearly conflicted/upset about it. For the purposes of this interpretation, we'll assume this person is a man and his S.O. (the one who suggested the open/poly relationship) is a woman (girlfriend). Let's break it down (WARNING: Long and very detailed): "Mind over matter Does it matter to any of us?" The song starts off with the man trying to accept the idea of opening up the relationship to other sexual partners. He feels insecure about it and is trying to tell himself that it's just a matter of perspective and that sex doesn't really matter in terms of love/affection; sex doesn't equal love. "Don't change the subject I'm heavy on your love" The man is struggling to reconcile with his insecurities of sex and what it means in a relationship. He's desperately trying to change his perspective on it for the sake of his girlfriend and their relationship, but finds himself arguing his stance on it (ineffectively) with his S.O. He doesn't understand why she's wanting this change when he's shown her so much love, and feels a little betrayed. "I missed that train, New York city - it rains! Fly to east L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind" He explains why his perspective on sex is the way it is, saying that he never hopped on the "casual sex bandwagon" that is prevalent in metro areas, such as NYC. He also points out that even with healthy casual sex in their relationship, rainy days will still be a part of their relationship. He then proceeds to tell her that she can do what she wants ("fly to East LA") and have her fun, but that she's always on his mind. "And if the world don't break I'll be shakin' it 'Cause I'm a young man after all" Here, "the world" is his mental and emotional health. It's gnawing at him that he's trying to be comfortable with a situation that he didn't want to be in in the first place, but he's trying his best to embrace the change in his relationship, for her sake ("I'll be shakin' it"), while trying to put on a face for her so she needn't worry ("Cause I'm a young man after all"). "And when the seasons change Will you stand by me? 'Cause I'm a young man built to fall" Here, the man is saying what he honestly wants to ask her: once she goes through with it and sleeps around with other guys, will she still be the same person who loves him the same? He asks this because he knows he's ultimately gonna be emotionally wounded from the experience ("built to fall"). "Mind over matter, I'm in tatters thinkin' about her Taste my disaster It's heavy on my tongue" Again, he's trying to remind himself that he's only uncomfortable and insecure about the open relationship because of his preconceptions on the intimacy of sex. He starts getting severely distressed by this, and is "in tatters thinkin' about her" and what she's doing with other guys. He wants her to feel what he's feeling ("taste my disaster"). "All the lights aglow Tokyo - snows Go to watch the show Curtain's closed! I'm watching you this time" Again, he relates this open arrangement to the modern casual sex ideology that pervades metropolitan areas; here it's Tokyo, an area that's geographically opposite NYC (not exactly, but it's on the other hemisphere), and he points out (again) that it still snows there, even though it's bustling and fun. He also tries to watch her in the act (having sex with another man), perhaps thinking that it would ease his mind ("I'm watching you this time"). The rest of the song can be interpreted from what's here already; pretty straight forward. Hopefully this wasn't too stupid hahaha. Thanks for reading! Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by Tojumiipaye77 3y ago

@prosteve037 this makes so much sense, I actually enjoyed really all that, Its so entertaining seeing people pov of songs I would have never thought about it this way

@prosteve037 this makes so much sense, I actually enjoyed really all that, Its so entertaining seeing people pov of songs I would have never thought about it this way

@[prosteve037:46704] this makes so much sense, I actually enjoyed really all that, Its so entertaining seeing people pov of songs I would have never thought about it this way Reason: Edit Cancel by kanyeetusfetus 10m ago

This story to me is about someone who is young and a little lost in the world. He is clawing onto the things that he has, which is someone's love. I feel like missing the train is an indication that he missed out on staying by his love while he explores his adventures in New York, East L.A, and Tokyo. He seems to only find faults in these areas, instead his mind is focused on the love that's holding him together. It also seems that while he is hell bent on holding things together, he is a young man who is faulty and will break those things regardless. It reminds me of a young child, when they will test your boundaries to see if you will abandon them. I still do that too, even though logically it never does get you closer to feeling safe with someone.

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Positive Subjective Enjoyment Youth Love Adventure Loss Introspection This story to me is about someone who is young and a little lost in the world. He is clawing onto the things that he has, which is someone's love. I feel like missing the train is an indication that he missed out on staying by his love while he explores his adventures in New York, East L.A, and Tokyo. He seems to only find faults in these areas, instead his mind is focused on the love that's holding him together. It also seems that while he is hell bent on holding things together, he is a young man who is faulty and will break those things regardless. It reminds me of a young child, when they will test your boundaries to see if you will abandon them. I still do that too, even though logically it never does get you closer to feeling safe with someone. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by 2jgf 12y ago

This song is pretty straight forward just a traveling man in love with a girl he has been thinking about.

Examples:I missed that train, New York city - it rains! Fly to east L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind

Mind over matter, I'm in tatters thinkin' about her

This also might be about asking a girl on a date the chorus says it all!

Song Meaning This song is pretty straight forward just a traveling man in love with a girl he has been thinking about. Examples:I missed that train, New York city - it rains! Fly to east L.A. in big jet planes You know you're on my mind Mind over matter, I'm in tatters thinkin' about her This also might be about asking a girl on a date the chorus says it all! Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by engineerpaul67 12y ago

It's just a rich tourist singing about his love and weakness

It's just a rich tourist singing about his love and weakness Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by alternative0 11y ago

It is about a guy away on tour and he keeps thinking about his love and how he misses her

It is about a guy away on tour and he keeps thinking about his love and how he misses her Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share 1

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