Dag Nasty(1985 - 1991)
Dave Smalley - vocals on #19
Peter Cortner - vocals on #26
Brian Baker - guitar
Roger Marbury - bass on #19
Doug Carrion - bass on #26
Colin Sears - drums
You're Mine
Dag Nasty Lyrics
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I was seconds away
From losing my face
But I'm much closer now, we're so much closer now
And I haven't stopped laughing since I
Learned to laugh at myself
When I fall down, and I'm much farther down
We're so much closer now that
To have and to hold until the end of time
You're mine, you're mine
"I'm so tired of being alone" she said
"I don't want to go back home - where the heart is"
And I feel like trash
The closer I get to you
But I can't turn my eyes away
The closer I get to you
'Cause you're mine to have and to hold
Until the end of time
You're mine, you're mine
The lyrics of Dag Nasty's song "You're Mine" reflect the complexities of a relationship that is fueled by a mix of emotions - fear, laughter, heartbreak and possessiveness. The singer starts off by recalling the last time he spoke to the person, which was a confrontational situation where he feared for his safety. However, now he feels closer to the person because they are together and he has learned to laugh at himself. He implies that he has fallen down a lot but is still irreverently happy because they are close.
The chorus of the song - "You're mine, you're mine, to have and to hold until the end of time" - reflects his possessiveness and desire to keep the person close to him, possibly as a response to their doubts about the relationship. The second verse adds to the complexity of the emotions, where the singer feels like trash as he gets closer to the person but cannot turn his eyes away. He suggests that the person is where his heart is, but he is tired of being alone.
Overall, the song reflects the push and pull of a relationship where the singer is possessive and wants to keep the person close but also feels fear and insecurity in their presence. The lyrics suggest that he has fallen down before but is happy to be close to the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
The last time I spoke to you
Refers to a past conversation or encounter with the person addressed in the song
I was seconds away
Indicates how close the singer was to a negative outcome
From losing my face
Refers to a situation where they felt embarrassed or humiliated
But I'm much closer now, we're so much closer now
Suggests that things have changed for the better; relationships have improved
And I haven't stopped laughing since I
Indicates a positive change in the artist's emotional state
Learned to laugh at myself
Suggests a newfound ability to find humor in uncomfortable situations
When I fall down, and I'm much farther down
Reiterates that despite failure, the singer has grown and matured
We're so much closer now that
Highlights the relationship has improved for both parties
You're mine
Speaker affirms ownership over the person addressed in the song
To have and to hold until the end of time
Further emphasizes the artist's desire to possess and keep control over the addressed person
You're mine, you're mine
Reiterates and emphasizes ownership over the addressed person
"I'm so tired of being alone" she said
Quotes the addressed person implying loneliness.
"I don't want to go back home - where the heart is"
Informs the singer about the addressed person's emotional struggle with home
And I feel like trash
The singer experiences feelings of worthlessness
The closer I get to you
Speaks to the addictiveness of the relationship
But I can't turn my eyes away
Despite their negative feelings, the artist is unable to separate from the addressed person
'Cause you're mine to have and to hold
Reiterates the ownership over the addressed person
Until the end of time
Further emphasizes the singer's desire to control and dominate the relationship indefinitely
You're mine, you're mine
Reiterates ownership and control of the addressed person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEN COOPER, MARTI FREDERIKSEN
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Cerotone
God I love this song
Dan Wyben
This is an amazing song!
Mario Monterroza
Temazoooo