I’m Glad You’re Mine
Al Green Lyrics


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Baby, I'm so glad you're here
Baby, I've got something to say, my dear
Baby, yeah
I'm just so glad you're mine

Whoa ho
Baby, why did it take so long
Whoa baby
Only made my love grow strong
Baby
Yeah yeah
I'm so glad you're mine

Hey hey hey hey
When darkness gather 'round me
And friends forsaken me
I know you'll never let me down
I know you'll never let me down

Hey hey hey hey
Baby, I'm not gonna leave you alone
Baby, oh hop on and I'll give you what you want
Baby yeah
So glad you're mine

Hey hey hey hey
When darkness gather 'round me
And friends forsaken me
I know you'll never let me down
I know you'll never let me down

Woo ho, boy, oh yeah hey
You'll never hear me say,
Baby, (baby) I'm gonna turn my back and walk away
(Baby) Baby I'll see you another day, hey

Baby, (baby) I'm so I'm so
Thankful for your love, angel
Thankful for your love, every day

Glad you're mine




Aww hey hey hey
Yeah hey hey thankful for your love

Overall Meaning

In “I’m Glad You’re Mine,” Al Green expresses his gratitude for being with his significant other. He is grateful for the companionship and love that they share. The first verse speaks directly to his lover, expressing his joy and his need to speak to them. He is overcome by emotion, and the chorus shows this through his repetition of how glad he is that his lover is his. Even when things get tough and everything around him starts to fall apart, he knows that his lover will always be there. The second verse of the song shows that he is committed to the relationship and will never leave his lover alone or without what they need. Green then reaffirms his love and thankfulness in the final verse, thanking his lover for always being there.


This song is a classic soul love ballad that showcases Green’s signature vocal style, including his smooth crooning voice that can go from soft and tender to passionate and powerful in a matter of seconds. It is a sentimental and romantic song that has remained a favorite for decades. The rhythm and blues style is timeless, with a slow, relaxed groove that encourages listeners to sway and move along with the music. The rich orchestration and soulful delivery make this song an expression of pure love and devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I'm so glad you're here
I am happy and grateful that you are present in my life


Baby, I've got something to say, my dear
I have something important to tell you, my love


Baby, yeah
My significant other, I am addressing you with affection


I'm just so glad you're mine
I feel incredibly lucky to have you as my partner


Whoa ho
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


Baby, why did it take so long
Curiosity about why you became a part of my life only now


Whoa baby
Expressing happiness towards a loved one


Only made my love grow strong
My love for you has grown stronger over time


Baby
Addressing my significant other with affection


Yeah yeah
Expressing agreement and positivity towards the current situation


I'm so glad you're mine
I am incredibly fortunate to have you as my partner


When darkness gather 'round me
Referring to a difficult or challenging time in my life


And friends forsaken me
Feeling abandoned by my friends


I know you'll never let me down
I have trust in you and your support during tough times


Baby, I'm not gonna leave you alone
I won't abandon you or leave you when you're in need


Baby, oh hop on and I'll give you what you want
I am willing and able to provide what you need and what makes you happy


Hey hey hey hey
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement


When darkness gather 'round me
Referring to a challenging or difficult situation


And friends forsaken me
Feeling rejected or left behind by friends


I know you'll never let me down
I have faith and trust in you to always be there for me


Woo ho, boy, oh yeah hey
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm towards a loved one


You'll never hear me say,
I will never say or express that I want to leave you


Baby, (baby) I'm gonna turn my back and walk away
I won't turn my back on you or abandon you


(Baby) Baby I'll see you another day, hey
I will be with you whenever you need me, no matter what day it is


Baby, (baby) I'm so I'm so
Addressing my significant other with affection and emphasis


Thankful for your love, angel
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the love shown by my partner


Thankful for your love, every day
Grateful every day for the love I receive from my partner


Glad you're mine
Expressing joy and contentment about having you as my partner


Aww hey hey hey
Expressing affection and happiness towards a loved one


Yeah hey hey thankful for your love
Expressing gratitude for the love my partner shows me




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL GREEN

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@smokinjz

Baby, I'm so glad you're here
Baby, I've got something to say, my dear
Baby, yeah
I'm just so glad you're mine
Whoa ho
Baby, why did it take so long
Whoa baby
Only made my love grow strong
Baby
Yeah yeah
I'm so glad you're mine
Hey hey hey hey
When darkness gather 'round me
And friends forsaken me
I know you'll never let me down
I know you'll never let me down
Hey hey hey hey
Baby, I'm not gonna leave you alone
Baby, oh hop on and I'll give you what you want
Baby yeah
So glad you're mine
Hey hey hey hey
When darkness gather 'round me
And friends forsaken me
I know you'll never let me down
I know you'll never let me down
Woo ho, boy, oh yeah hey
You'll never hear me say,
Baby, (baby) I'm gonna turn my back and walk away
(Baby) Baby I'll see you another day, hey
Baby, (baby) I'm so I'm so
Thankful for your love, angel
Thankful for your love, every day
Glad you're mine
Aww hey hey hey
Yeah hey hey thankful for your love



@teddybear9465

@@jonqueeninfo5762 😂, Chopsticks just sped up the beat, and looped it. The first 30’seconds of this song.

I see you know very little of how hiphop beats are created. They also borrow drums from other songs (it’s called drum kits) and alter the drums (speed, loops) to get the sound they are looking for. Burna Boy and Chopsticks used the Notorious Big “Whats Beef” drums with a small loop and altered tempo.

This Al Geen song is where Notorious Big got his drums from for the song “What Beef”

Hell the whole process of song sampling the way Burna did on Last Last comes from FBA and started with n 1970’s in New York City.

You a very funny 😆



All comments from YouTube:

@thetotster670

This album smells like a good pot of turnip and mustard greens with some jowl bacon simmering away on the stove with cornbread baking in the oven!!!!! And some smothered chicken. Awww man!!! I just made my ownself hungry!!!

@kristelquartz6085

Thee most perfect description of this album!!!!!!

@andrewjwheelerjr275

Sounds so deliciously good miss totti sweetness😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

@anonymousdeuce

Now I'm hungry. Lol. But I definitely agree with you

@cassandraravenell3947

come on now🥰

@quentinparker7404

Yes, Lord!👍😊

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@ncollins5060

Eric B and Rakim murdered the Intro of this song with “Mahogany.”

@rb7007

Yes sir!
Drums at the start also featured in "Paper Thin" MC Lyte.
😎

@dunbarf2413

My man throwing some passionate love on those drums!

@musiclover-cn7tb

Yessss the drums are my favorite part my mother played this record when I was a child hearing it in the movie the photograph with lakeith stanfield and issa raye soothed my soul listening again ❤

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