Mine
Dayo Bello Lyrics

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You've got a hold on me that I can't deny
I try to move on from you
But these ain't right
The thought of letting our love go freezes my thoughts at night
Leaving you melting my mind
Oh, why'd you do this to me?

And you don't even know

You're like my wildest dream

Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine

Why is it that you know everybody that I know?
I can't escape (I can't escape)
I manage to see you somehow every time I'm on my phone
Is this love story supposed to be reality?
Or is this just a dream? (Is this just a dream, is this just a dream?)
Oh, is this just a dream?
Because this lack of coincidence makes me feel
Like were meant to be

And you don't even know
You're like my wildest dream
Stone, stone, stone

Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine
Wishing you were mine

Mine, mine, mine, mine, oh
Mine, mine, mine, mine, oh

Mine, mine, mine, mine, oh
Mine, mine, mine, mine, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mine" by Dayo Bello convey a deep sense of longing and desire for someone who seems unreachable. The singer admits that, despite their best efforts to move on from this person, they are still holding onto them and cannot deny the powerful hold that they have over them. The thought of letting go of their love freezes the singer's thoughts at night, leaving them melting during the day. They wonder why this person affects them so deeply and why they cannot escape them. Is this love supposed to be a reality or just a dream?

The chorus highlights the singer’s very intense wishes to have this person as their own. They repeat over and over again, "Wishing you were mine," emphasizing the depth of their desire. The lyrics also suggest that this person is unaware of the impact they have on the singer's life. They are like a wildest dream - someone who seems perfect and out of reach, and the singer can't help but wish they were theirs.

The song creates a theme around the idea of desire, with each verse expanding on its different facets. The singer tries to question whether their encounter with this person is fate, or mere coincidence that must be overcome. The most striking thing about the lyrics is the emotional vulnerability that they convey. The need for this person is so deep and desperate, and the pain of not having them is clearly reflected in the heartfelt lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

You've got a hold on me that I can't deny
I am unable to ignore the strong grip you have on my heart

I try to move on from you
I attempt to distance myself from my feelings for you

But these ain't right
However, something does not feel right when I try to forget about you

The thought of letting our love go freezes my thoughts at night
Even the idea of ending our relationship causes me great distress and anxiety

Leaving you melting my mind
Choosing to leave you would leave me feeling mentally unstable and confused

Oh, why'd you do this to me?
I question why you have such a strong hold on me and why I cannot seem to let you go

And you don't even know
You are completely unaware of the depth of my feelings for you

You're like my wildest dream
You embody everything I have ever wanted in a romantic partner

Wishing you were mine
I yearn for a romantic relationship with you

Why is it that you know everybody that I know?
I am perplexed as to why you seem to have connections with everyone in my social circle

I can't escape (I can't escape)
I cannot avoid thoughts of you and I cannot seem to run away from you

I manage to see you somehow every time I'm on my phone
Despite my efforts to separate myself from you, I am constantly reminded of you when I use my phone

Is this love story supposed to be reality?
I question whether our feelings for each other are genuine, or just a figment of my imagination

Or is this just a dream? (Is this just a dream, is this just a dream?)
I ponder whether our relationship is real or just a fantasy

Because this lack of coincidence makes me feel
The fact that we seem to be connected in multiple ways makes me believe that our relationship is meant to be

Like were meant to be
I feel like we are destined to be together

Stone, stone, stone
The repetition of the word 'stone' is unclear in meaning and left to interpretation

Mine, mine, mine, mine, oh
The repetition of the word 'mine' emphasizes my desire to be in a romantic relationship with you

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