You Should Be Mine
Brian McKnight feat. Mase Lyrics
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Mase and Brian McKnight
Bay boy we don't' stop, we rock we rock
Yo, I hit you the sound that the world can't take
Came straight out the gig playing two-point-eight
Near studded, jewel flooded, got to love it
First rap cat with an R&B budget
Everyday on the TV, me and P.D.
Why y'all forever rowdy, I'll be outie
Somewhere in Maui, 'til I go back to Cali
Can't understand how he can treat you
The way that he does
Give me the chance to show you baby
You're better off with me
Oh so baby let me try, I want to make you smile
I want to love you like you need to be loved
I'll never let you down, I'll always be around
And you should be mine
[Chorus]
If he don't love you right, don't waste your time
If he don't treat you like you should, then you should be mine
Why can't you see you should be happy
And I don't know why
You don't believe a man can love you
For the rest of your life
Oh so, baby let me try, I want to make you smile
I want to love you like you need to be loved
I'll never let you down I'll always be around
And you should be mine
[Chorus]
[Mase]
Yo, what the deal honey, insecure, feeling funny
I know you're used to dealing with cats with real money
Also know you like Mase in a lot of ways
But it's hard to go on when your lonely on the holidays
When you shop should you shop for two
Take you where the waters aqua blue
Let you fall back, treat you like you all that
Under umbrellas with your shades and your straw hat
You ain't the one out clubbin' all day and all night
Just to save a fight you say what's right
And I know he ain't the cat that will stay in your life
Even though he gave you ice that'll make you his wife
How a man deserve you if he hurt you
How you give a woman 25 a curfew
Between me and you, you ain't heard that from me
'Cause Mase ain't the player with the PhD
Girl, come into my world
I'll love you the way that you need to be loved
No worries no more, girl open the door
And don't waste your time
'Cause you should be mine
[Chorus]
The song "You should be mine" by Brian McKnight featuring Mase is about a man trying to convince a woman that she should leave her current partner and be with him instead. Mase starts his verse by boasting about his success as a rapper and his ability to afford expensive jewelry. He also mentions that he is often on TV with P.Diddy, who is known for his popularity with women. Mase claims that he is not like other rowdy guys and prefers to spend time in Maui rather than partying in California.
In the chorus, Brian McKnight sings that if the woman's current partner does not treat her well, she should not waste her time and should be with him instead. He reassures her that he will love her the way she needs to be loved and never let her down. Mase's second verse implies that the woman is unhappy in her current relationship and that she has some doubts about her partner's love for her. He acknowledges that she is used to being with men who have a lot of money but insists that he can make her happy without all the wealth.
The song's overall theme is about love and the desire to give it to someone who is not being appreciated by their current partner. It suggests that just because someone has money and wealth does not mean they can give love and happiness to their partner. The song encourages people to value themselves and not settle for anything less than true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Mase and Brian McKnight
Mase and Brian McKnight collaborated to create this song.
Bay boy we don't' stop, we rock we rock
We are unstoppable and we create music that rocks.
Yo, I hit you the sound that the world can't take
I produce music that is irresistible to the world.
Came straight out the gig playing two-point-eight
I rose to fame performing at gigs and concerts.
Near studded, jewel flooded, got to love it
I love being surrounded by expensive jewelry and accessories.
First rap cat with an R&B budget
I am the first rapper to have a budget for R&B music.
Everyday on the TV, me and P.D.
I am always on TV with my friend P.D.
Girls see P.D., make their man break the cd
Women are attracted to P.D. so much that they make their partners throw away my CDs.
Why y'all forever rowdy, I'll be outie
I don't like being in loud, rowdy environments and prefer to leave.
Somewhere in Maui, 'til I go back to Cali
I prefer to spend my time in Maui when I'm not in California.
Can't understand how he can treat you
I don't understand how your partner can treat you poorly.
The way that he does
Your partner treats you with disrespect and neglect.
Give me the chance to show you baby
Let me prove to you that I can treat you better.
You're better off with me
I'm confident that you would be happier and better off with me.
Oh so baby let me try, I want to make you smile
Please give me the chance to make you happy and bring a smile to your face.
I want to love you like you need to be loved
I want to love you in the way that you truly deserve to be loved.
I'll never let you down, I'll always be around
I will always be there for you and will never disappoint you.
And you should be mine
You belong with me.
If he don't love you right, don't waste your time
If your partner doesn't love you properly, don't waste your time with them.
If he don't treat you like you should, then you should be mine
If your partner doesn't treat you the way you deserve, then you should give me a chance.
Why can't you see you should be happy
It's unclear why you can't see that you deserve to be happy.
And I don't know why
I don't understand why you can't see how much better you would be with me.
You don't believe a man can love you for the rest of your life
You don't seem to believe that a man can truly love you forever and commit to you.
Girl, come into my world
Join me in my life.
I'll love you the way that you need to be loved
I will love you in the way that you truly deserve to be loved.
No worries no more, girl open the door
You wouldn't have any worries or troubles anymore if you choose to be with me.
And don't waste your time
Don't waste your time on someone who doesn't treat you properly.
'Cause you should be mine
You belong with me and not with someone who doesn't value you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MASON BETHA, JAMES BROWN, SEAN COMBS, STEVEN A JORDAN, RONALD ANTHONY LAWRENCE, BRIAN KELLY MC KNIGHT, KELLY CHERELLE PRICE
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