Yours And Mine
Calexico Lyrics


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Getting late for decision
What's that waiting about
Horses are chomping at the bit
The gate is nearly busted down
Moment before the calm of the storm
And everyone's blood goes wild
Except yours and mine
how many years has it taken
Your restless heart growing old
Horses running off on their own
And the stable's burnt to the ground
The longer you wait
Your decision will fade




And wind up wasting this time
Yours and mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Calexico's song "Yours and Mine" seem to be focused on the concept of decision-making and the pressure of time when making momentous choices. The imagery of horses chomping at the bit and the gate being nearly busted down creates a sense of urgency. The moment before the calm of the storm suggests that the situation is building up to something, and everyone's blood goes wild, except for yours and mine. This line could be read as a nod to the idea that certain individuals remain calm under pressure, while others may succumb to panic. The chorus further emphasizes the importance of time by questioning how many years it has taken for the restless heart to grow old? Horses running off on their own and the stable burning to the ground suggest that the situation has spiraled out of control.


The second verse continues to explore time and decision-making, as the longer one waits, the more likely their decision will fade and wind up wasting the time that is "yours and mine." Overall, the song seems to suggest that in life, we are faced with pressure to make choices and we are oftentimes racing against the clock. We must remain calm and decisive in the face of chaos to make the most of our time.


Line by Line Meaning

Getting late for decision
Time is running out to make a decision.


What's that waiting about
What is causing the delay or hesitation?


Horses are chomping at the bit
The situation is becoming more urgent and people are eager to move forward.


The gate is nearly busted down
The situation is about to break open and escalate.


Moment before the calm of the storm
The tension is building before a major confrontation or crisis.


And everyone's blood goes wild
People are becoming emotional and irrational in the face of the impending event.


Except yours and mine
The two people being referred to are still calm and level-headed.


how many years has it taken
Reflecting on how long it has taken to reach this critical point.


Your restless heart growing old
The person is still searching for something, yet time keeps ticking away.


Horses running off on their own
The situation is getting out of control and people are choosing their own paths.


And the stable's burnt to the ground
All stability has been lost due to neglect and inaction.


The longer you wait
Delaying making a decision only makes the situation worse.


Your decision will fade
The opportunity to make a decision will pass, leaving regret.


And wind up wasting this time
Not taking action will result in losing valuable time that could have been used for something productive.


Yours and mine
The consequences will affect both of them, not just one person.




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Written by: JOEY BURNS, JOHN CONVERTINO

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