In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
Mine Would Be You
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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Your hands down best ever make up sex?
What's your guilty pleasure, your old go to?
Well if you ask me, mine would be you
What's your worst hangover, your best night yet?
Your 90 proof, your Marlboro Red?
The best damn thing you lucked into
Mine would be you
Sun kiss shining, back road flyin'
Singing like crazy fools
Making up our own words
Laughing 'til it hurts
Baby, if I had to choose
My best day ever, my finest hour
My wildest dream come true
Mine would be you
What's your double dare, your go all in?
The craziest thing you ever did?
Plain as your name in this tattoo
Look on my arm, mine would be you
Mine would be you
Sun kiss shining, back road flyin'
Singing like crazy fools
Making up our own words
Laughing 'til it hurts
Baby, if I had to choose
My best day ever, my finest hour
My wildest dream come true
Mine would be you
What's the greatest chapter in your book?
Are there pages where it hurts to look?
What's the one regret you can't work through?
You got it, baby, mine would be you
Yeah, you got it, baby, mine would be you
Mine would be you
Taillights fading, daylight breaking
Standing there like a fool
When I should've been running
Yellin' out something
To make you wanna hold onto
The best love ever
Girl, can you tell me
The one thing you'd rather die than lose?
'Cause mine would be you
Mine would be you
The song "Mine Would Be You" by Blake Shelton is a love song that explores the depths of a romantic relationship. The lyrics begin by inquiring about the other person's "all-time high" or the best moment of their life, and their worst hangover or the worst moment in their life. The singer then goes on to say that their personal best moment would be being with the one they love. This theme continues throughout the song, with the singer asking about the other person's biggest regret or the craziest thing they have ever done, and stating that their own greatest joy and satisfaction comes from being with the one they love.
The song is full of metaphors that signify the depth of feeling the singer holds towards their partner. The singer mentions that their partner is like a tattoo on their arm, "plain as your name in this tattoo." They also mention that they are singing together like "crazy fools" while driving down back roads. The chorus repeats the phrase "mine would be you" over and over, emphasizing the importance of the other person in their life.
Overall, the song portrays a deep and meaningful bond between two people, with a focus on shared experiences and emotional connections.
Line by Line Meaning
What's your all time high, your good as it gets?
What is the peak moment or achievement in your life that you believe cannot be surpassed?
Your hands down best ever make-up sex?
What is the most satisfying physical intimacy you have shared, following a previous disagreement or fight with a partner?
What's your guilty pleasure, your old go to?
What is the indulgence or activity that you enjoy, but feel embarrassed or ashamed about?
Well if you ask me, mine would be you
If asked to pinpoint a source of maximum joy and happiness in my life, I would say my relationship with you.
What's your worst hangover, your best night yet?
What is the most acute physical discomfort you have felt, following a wild and pleasurable night out?
Your 90 proof, your Marlboro Red?
What is your favorite brand of alcohol and cigarettes, that you consume on occasions when you desire intoxication or stress-relief?
The best damn thing you lucked into
The most fortunate and consequential thing that has ever happened to you through coincidental, unplanned circumstances.
That's easy girl, mine would be you
If I had to pick just one, I would say that the relationship we share is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Mine would be you
If I had to choose one person, experience or relationship that is my greatest source of joy and emotional fulfillment, it would be you.
Sun keeps shining, back road flying
Life feels perfect and full of promise, as if everything is happening according to plan and fate is on our side.
Singing like crazy fools
Feeling so happy and carefree that we are literally singing aloud and expressing our joy in the moment.
Making up our own words
Feeling so confident and safe in each other's company that we don't need to conform to any social norms or expectations, and can create our own private language.
Laughing 'til it hurts
Finding each other so amusing and entertaining that we can't stop laughing, even to the point of physical pain.
Baby, if I had to choose
My love for you is so strong that if I had to pick any one thing or person that is most important to me, it would be you.
My best day ever
The happiest and most memorable day of my life, which I attribute to being with you.
My finest hour, my wildest dream come true
The moment in my life when I felt the most successful, powerful and fulfilled, as well as having all my deepest desires and aspirations realized.
What's your double dare, your go all in?
What is the most daring or risky challenge that you have undertaken, or the situation where you have fully committed yourself to something without hesitation?
The craziest thing you ever did?
What is the wildest or most impulsive action you have taken in your life, either for pleasure, excitement or a sense of adventure?
Plain as your name in this tattoo
The depth of my love for you is such that I have had your name permanently inked on my skin as a symbol of my lifelong commitment and devotion to you.
Look on my arm, mine would be you
My love for you is so intense that I have made the ultimate sacrifice by branding myself with your name, in order to show my love and devotion to you.
Taillights fading
As we part ways, the physical evidence of our presence, our vehicle's taillights, fade into the distance as we move on to the next phase of our lives.
Daylight breaking
As the darkness of night retreats into the horizon, the sun rises anew and brings new light and fresh opportunities for us to continue growing and developing as individuals.
Standing there like a fool
Regretting my previous actions and feeling foolish for not having acted differently or spoken up when I had the chance to save our relationship.
When I should've been running
Knowing in hindsight that I should have taken action or made different choices when given the opportunity to save our relationship, but failed to do so.
Yellin' out something
Desperately trying to reach out and communicate with you, in the hopes of salvaging what's left of our relationship and rekindling the love we once shared.
To make you wanna hold onto
Putting forth every effort to show you that our relationship is worth fighting for, and that I will do whatever it takes to make you stay by my side.
The best love ever
Despite our past mistakes and differences, our love remains the strongest and most meaningful force in our lives, and we continue to cherish and nurture it with all our heart.
Girl, can you tell me
Asking for reassurance from my partner, to confirm that our love is still strong and that we are both committed to keeping it alive and thriving.
The one thing you'd rather die than lose?
Asking my partner to reveal the one thing that matters to them more than anything else, and signifies the greatest sacrifice or loss they could ever endure.
'Cause mine would be you
Acknowledging that the one thing that matters most to me in life is my love and relationship with my partner, and that I would do anything to keep it intact and thriving.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander, Deric Ruttan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@russharper9755
I sang this song at the top of my lungs to the love of my life in front of a bunch of friends. Even though we've been apart for 12 years she's still the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last thing I think of before I go to sleep.
@lotsofgtos
I feel exactly the same about my once in a lifetime love.. she's my first thought when I wake up and my last before I go to sleep, this song says it better than I ever could but the feelings are all mine
@michelehendershot4889
I know the feeling well
@anthonytowns5224
I feel your pain my brother, I'm in a similar situation, women don't understand when we real men tell them we love them we really mean it, and there is no other, from that point it's God 1st, and then family . I thought I had her till death do us part, however the world said otherwise. One thing I have learn through this process is that you can make no one love you, and it is a love you don't want. It gets better day by day. Blake Sheltons' song just make you think about what's really important in your life. God bless you, and family, in Jesus name .......
@Kelswels12
I used to sing this ALL THE TIME with my dad when I was younger (4 - 6) and still do, along with some other songs. Blake’s music has made me have some great great memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you.
@jeffgraves7565
I lost the woman that I literally should have been getting down every day and kissing her feet. She found someone who gave her what she needed and left me for him. This song came out right about the time this happened. I swear I listened to it a thousand times. If you have someone show them love, affection, treat them like they are your whole world. This happened in 2013 and although Ive moved on, this song still makes me cry. It also makes me want to find someone and love them, truly love them like they should be.b
@gregmaul2982
Talk about a song that will stop you in your tracks when thinking about that certain someone. Blake wrote one that absolutely hits hard.❤
@anthonytowns5224
Absolutely beautiful song !!! God bless you Blake, and family. In Jesus name !!!
@SuperKhalifaFan
If you are truly in love with someone at this very moment you'll know it's real when you listen to it and the lyrics make you think of that loved one and bring tears to your eyes
@blueplanetmartian
+Wiz Khalifa Kush King I agree. That's what happened the first time I heard it too.