While primarily jazz-pop, it has been categorized under sophisti-pop, acid jazz, and blue-eyed soul. Lyrical Themes

The track was produced by Stewart Levine and recorded at Rak Studios in London.

Blending elements of jazz, pop, and soul, "Mind Trick" features a sensual, grooving rhythm that defined Cullum's mid-2000s sound.

It is characterized by Cullum’s rhythmic piano playing, Ben Cullum’s electric bass, and drums by Ian Thomas.

"Mind Trick" is a signature vocal jazz and jazz-pop track by British musician Jamie Cullum , released as the second single from his fourth studio album, Catching Tales (2005). The song is notable as the first major collaboration between Jamie and his brother, Ben Cullum, who co-wrote and played bass on the track. Musical Composition and Style

The singer laments a missed opportunity to keep a lover from leaving, admitting to making poor excuses.