You Were Mine
Dixiechicks Lyrics
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Even though you've found a new love
And she's what your dreams are made of
I can find a reason to hang on
What went wrong can be forgiven
Without you it ain't worth livin' alone
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
What right does she have to take you away
When for so long you were mine
I took out all the pictures of
Our wedding day
It was a time of love and laughter
Happy ever after
But even those old pictures have
Begun to fade
Please tell me she's not real
And that you're really coming home to stay
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
And sometimes I scream out your name
What right does she have to take your heart away
When for so long you were mine
I can give you two good reasons
To show your love's not blind
He's two and she's four and you know
They adore you
So how can I tell them you've changed your mind
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
And sometimes I scream out your name
What right does she have to take your heart away
When for so long you were mine
I remember when you were mine
The Dixie Chicks' song "You Were Mine" is a poignant ballad about holding onto the memories of a past love in the face of a new relationship. The singer is struggling to move on from her former partner, even though he has moved on and found happiness with someone else. She says that she cannot find a reason to let go, despite the fact that her ex-partner is living his dreams with another woman. In her mind, this new relationship is not worth it, and she clings desperately to the hope that he may one day return to her side.
The song is filled with heartbreaking imagery, as the singer reflects on the joyful moments from their past together. She recalls their wedding day as a time of "love and laughter" and "happy ever after." As she looks back on the faded pictures, she longs to believe that her ex-partner has not really moved on and will soon return to her. The song ends with a plea to him not to abandon the family they once had together.
Overall, "You Were Mine" is a poignant tribute to the pain of lost love and the power of memories to keep us tied to the past. It is a raw and emotional song, and the Dixie Chicks' masterful harmonies help to bring the powerful lyrics to life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't find a reason to let go
I cannot find any reason to move on and let you go.
Even though you've found a new love
Despite the fact that you have found another person to love.
And she's what your dreams are made of
She is the person who fulfills all the desires and aspirations you have been dreaming of.
I can find a reason to hang on
I can find a reason to hold on and not give up.
What went wrong can be forgiven
The mistakes and issues of the past can be pardoned.
Without you it ain't worth livin' alone
Life is not worth living if you are not with me.
Sometimes I wake up crying at night
Occasionally, I awaken in the middle of the night and cry.
And sometimes I scream out your name
And sometimes I shout your name out loud.
What right does she have to take you away
What authority or reason does she have to take you away from me?
When for so long you were mine
When you were mine for such an extended period of time.
I took out all the pictures of
I took out all of the pictures of us.
Our wedding day
Specifically, pictures from the day we were married.
It was a time of love and laughter
A period of our life characterized by love and joy.
Happy ever after
Forever happy and content.
But even those old pictures have begun to fade
However, even those old images are beginning to fade away.
Please tell me she's not real
Please inform me that the person you are with is not genuine.
And that you're really coming home to stay
And that you intend to come home and remain permanently.
I can give you two good reasons
I can provide you with two compelling reasons.
To show your love's not blind
That demonstrate your love is genuine and not just an infatuation.
He's two and she's four and you know
They adore you and are two and four years old, respectively.
They adore you
They love you affectionately.
So how can I tell them you've changed your mind
So how can I explain to them that you no longer want to be with us?
I remember when you were mine
I recall when you were exclusively mine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMILY ROBISON, MARTHA MAGUIRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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it's one of my favorites! listening now!
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I love Dixie chicks but my fav song is Landslide
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Present! Barely...
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Hit so many homes.
Praying for healing of broken families and relationships.
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PLEASE PRAY for this stranger💔 going through this 🙏🏼💔
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2024 if you come back you are one of us 90s'❤😊