Becca started winning public recognition for her compositions at ASCAP’s Young Composers competitions before she was in high school. She is a Gold Record recipient for the Trans Siberian Orchestra’s “The Lost Christmas Eve” album, a Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Electronic Division) for her song “Metal Factory,” and has regular music placements on network television shows including Bones and One Life to Live.
While at Juilliard, she studied with world-renowned composers Christopher Rouse, Samuel Adler, and electronic music guru Elliott Sharp. She has composed for ensembles such as Melodia Women’s Choir and Ballet Austin II.
Schack has done collaborations and performances with musicians such as Mark Wood, Eric Mingus, Alex Skolnick, Teddy Thompson, members of the New York Philharmonic and has graced stages all over the New York club scene with bands Cantinero, Samsara, and Braindance.
In May 2010 she self-released her EP The Story, written, performed and produced by Becca Schack and Rich DeCicco.
On March 20th 2012 under the Beca pseudonym, she released her debut EP Let's Run Wild on UK indie label This Is Music, including remixes by Ashley Beedle, Klic, Tribe of Many Colours, and Ille.
Mine
Becca Schack Lyrics
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When he says my name
Excuse me, I can't be
Caught dead playin that game
I march along to my own drum
As soon as he falls down I'm on the run
My heart is mine
My heart is mine
And I won't give it
My heart is mine
And you can't have it
My heart is mine
Don't try to change my mind
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Watch me glide in the night
Right across the room
Gotta know you're about to go
Fall to your doom
You may have my attention
At this moment in time
But pretty soon
I'll be back on the grind
My heart is mine
And you can't take it
My heart is mine
And I won't give it
My heart is mine
And you can't have it
My heart is mine
Don't try to change my mind
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
I'm a girl, I'm a woman
I'm a queen, I'm a princess
I'm a lion who will take you down
Who will take you down
Fefore you even turn around
Don't, don't, don't turn around
My heart is mine
And you can't take it
My heart is mine
And I won't give it
My heart is mine
And you can't have it
My heart is mine
Don't try to change my mind
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Becca Schack’s song Mine are about a woman asserting her independence and autonomy in a romantic relationship. She sings about how she won’t be caught up in playing games with the man she’s seeing, and how she’ll inevitably move on from him when he falls down, indicating that she won’t be tethered to him emotionally. Furthermore, she expresses that her heart is her own and no one can take, have or change it, which symbolizes her strength and self-worth. Through her lyrics, Schack shows that true empowerment come from within oneself and that it is okay for women to prioritize themselves in any relationship.
This song is a declaration of self-love and a story of a woman who is secure and unafraid to be alone. She asserts her independence and values over any romantic relationship, emphasizing how her own heart is the most important thing to her. The lyrics are a reminder for women to not depend on anyone, but to trust themselves and to stay strong and resilient.
Line by Line Meaning
When he walks, when he talks
When he says my name
Excuse me, I can't be
Caught dead playin that game
I am not interested in playing games with someone just because they are showing me attention. I value myself more than to participate in those types of interactions.
I march along to my own drum
As soon as he falls down I'm on the run
I am independent and follow my own path. As soon as someone tries to control or manipulate me, I am quick to leave.
My heart is mine
And you can't take it
My heart belongs to me, and I am not willing to give it away to just anyone. It is not something that can be taken from me without my consent.
My heart is mine
And I won't give it
My heart is mine
And you can't have it
My heart is mine
Don't try to change my mind
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
I am confident in my decision to not give my heart away easily, and I am not open to persuasion. My heart is not up for grabs, no matter how hard someone tries.
Watch me glide in the night
Right across the room
Gotta know you're about to go
Fall to your doom
I am confident and captivating, and I know how to manipulate a situation to my advantage. I have the power to make someone who is interested in me fall for me, only to have them realize later how foolish they were.
You may have my attention
At this moment in time
But pretty soon
I'll be back on the grind
Just because someone has my attention now, it does not mean they will have it for long. I am always focused on my goals and aspirations, and I won't let anyone distract me for too long.
I'm a girl, I'm a woman
I'm a queen, I'm a princess
I'm a lion who will take you down
Who will take you down
Before you even turn around
Don't, don't, don't turn around
I am multi-faceted and dynamic - I am not just one thing. I am powerful and capable, and I won't hesitate to take down anyone who tries to challenge me. Don't underestimate me, because you won't see me coming.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.