A Mind of Its Own
Victoria Beckham
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I look at you and I know you're trouble I should run just as fast as I can Yeah! One smile, Game over, Here in front of you I stand I know your only gonna burst my bubble Trouble is, my heart don't care It's ignoring all the danger signs Stop, Slow down, take a deep breath, beware I'm not willing to be so fearless- careless, just yet Cos' Once bitten twice shy , is what you get My hearts got a mind of it's own Won't listen to a word I say Doesn't ignore that I get hurt too When it acts that way ------- Cos' When it breaks I break I don't know - how much more of this I can take Doesn't ignore that I get hurt too When it acts that way Too many times I've witnessed My heart make a fool of it s self So sure it's gonna turn out one way always turns out being somethin' else my hearts got a real malfunction always flippin' into over ride when I tell it to be sensible uh! It over rules my cynical mind I'm not willing to be so open ,Transparent, No not yet Cos' Once bitten twice shy , , is what you get But here in front of you, there's nothin I can do Stop, Slow down, take a deep breath,(Breath) think about what I'm doin' Think about once Bitten , twice shy Stop, Slow down, take a second, (Breath) before U rust right in It's gonna be my tears you cry
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Written by: ANDREW MARCUS FRAMPTON, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER, VICTORIA CAROLINE BECKHAM
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"A Mind of Its Own" is a song by English singer Victoria Beckham from her self-titled debut and only solo studio album. It was released on February 11, 2002.
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Chart PerformanceDespite receiving mixed reviews from music critics, the song achieved considerable commercial success in the UK. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, and it was Beckham's second and last top-10 solo hit.
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Song GenreThe song can be best described as a pop number, reflecting Beckham's core musical style as an artist. It is often noted for its soft melody and lyrical exploration of a complex romantic relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Mind of Its Own" features Victoria Beckham in two key scenarios. First, where she is sitting and singing in a deconstructed fairytale setting and second, where she is walking and singing in a futuristic cityscape infused with blue shades.
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Song MeaningIn terms of lyrics, "A Mind of Its Own” talks about a relationship where the feelings have become uncontrollable to the point where the heart has metaphorically developed ‘a mind of its own.'
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Songwriting CreditBeckham shares the songwriting credits for "A Mind of Its Own" with Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton.
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Album SalesAlthough Beckham's self-titled solo album, which houses "A Mind of its Own," wasn't as successful as she or her label hoped, it still managed to sell approximately 50,000 copies.
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Fun FactIn her autobiography, Victoria admitted that she cried when "A Mind of Its Own" only charted at number six. After achieving massive success with the Spice Girls, she admitted 'only' a number six was a disappointment.
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CollaborationBeckham worked with high-profile producers and writers for her album including those who have worked with Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. However, despite the big names involved, her solo music career didn't take off as expected.
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Personal ReflectionIn subsequent years, Victoria Beckham has stated that she prefers her fashion career over her music career and that her heart wasn't fully in her solo album effort.
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