Be Mine
Alabama Shakes Lyrics
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'Cause all the world is in the dark
Well I'll tell you why I'm so sure
I took a shine to you, oh yeah
And all them ladies can't change your mind
And all them girls won't turn your head
And all them lions in the jungle at night
'Cause I know why I don't worry
I sing me no sad songs
Happy, never sad for long
Don't you call me anything doll, but your baby
I know
All them girls might wanna rip us apart
If they wanna fight, they done starting f***ing with the wrong heart
They got another thing coming
Or I'll be a dead woman
Oh, and I would do all that for you
I'd do it for you
'Cause all of them girls don't know you like I do
All them girls don't know you like I do
All them ladies don't know you like I do
That's why I call you my baby
Oh yeah
So be my
So be my
So be my
So be my
So be my
So be my
So be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Be my baby
Just say alright
Just say alright
Just say alright
Just say alright
Just say alright
Just say alright
Forever and alright
In Alabama Shakes's song Be Mine, the singer expresses her deep affection for her partner and describes how no one else knows them like she does. The lyrics "all the world can't hold a candle to you" and "all the world is in the dark" suggest that her partner is the light that illuminates her world. She then goes on to explain how she knows her partner won't be swayed by other women, as she declares "all them ladies can't change your mind, and all them girls won't turn your head." The singer's confidence in her partner's loyalty is unshakable, even in the face of potential threats, as she dismisses concerns about other women trying to come between them, saying "they done starting f***ing with the wrong heart."
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "be my baby," with an increasing intensity each time it is repeated. This communicates the singer's desire for a deeper commitment to her partner, and her willingness to do anything to make that happen. The final lyric of "forever and alright" solidifies the singer's longing for a lifelong relationship. Ultimately, the lyrics of "Be Mine" express a passionate love and commitment that is unbreakable, despite any outside influences.
Line by Line Meaning
All the world can't hold a candle to you
You are beyond extraordinary
'Cause all the world is in the dark
Nobody else is shining as bright as you
Well I'll tell you why I'm so sure
I can confidently explain why you are special
I took a shine to you, oh yeah
I instantly fell in love with you
And all them ladies can't change your mind
No woman can change your opinion
And all them girls won't turn your head
All the girls who tried to grab your attention have failed
And all them lions in the jungle at night
Even the wild animals cannot hurt you
I don't worry about my baby, don't worry about you baby
I don't have to worry about anything happening to you
'Cause I know why I don't worry
I know for sure that I don't have to worry
I sing me no sad songs
I am always in high spirits
Happy, never sad for long
I am never sad for too long
Don't you call me anything doll, but your baby
I only respond to you calling me your baby
I know
I am certain about my feelings
All them girls might wanna rip us apart
Other people might want to destroy our relationship
If they wanna fight, they done starting f***ing with the wrong heart
If anyone tries to fight against us, they have picked the wrong people
They got another thing coming
They will be surprised when trying to mess with us
Or I'll be a dead woman
I am willing to fight to protect you
Oh, and I would do all that for you
I am willing to do anything for you
I'd do it for you
I am willing to do anything for you
'Cause all of them girls don't know you like I do
Nobody knows you better than me
That's why I call you my baby
That's why I call you by this affectionate nickname
So be my baby
Please be mine
Just say alright
Just agree with me
Forever and alright
Forever and happily ever after
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Zachary Riley Cockrell, Heath Allen Fogg, Brittany Amber Howard, Steven William Johnson
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