You'll be mine
Eilen Jewell Lyrics
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How I wish - you were mine
Honey I′ll - be your love
You'll be mine - you′ll be mine
You so nice - you so true
I'm so glad - I love you
Honey I'll - be your love
Tell me - pretty baby
If you - gonna try
If you'll - stay baby
Hang on baby ′til the - day I die
It's true - I love you
I don′t care - what you do
Honey I'll - be your love
You′ll be mine - you'll be mine
You'll be mine - you′ll be mine
Tell me - pretty baby
If your - gonna try
If you′ll - stay baby
Hang on baby 'til the - day I die
It′s true - I love you
I don't care - what you do
Honey I′ll - be your love
You'll be mine - you′ll be mine
You'll be mine - you'll be mine
Eilen Jewel's song "You'll Be Mine" is a sweet, simple love song that expresses the longing for someone to love and cherish forever. The opening lines, "You so sweet - you so fine, How I wish - you were mine" encapsulate the heart of the song. The lyrics tell the story of someone who has found someone they love deeply and wants to share their life with them.
The chorus, "Honey, I'll be your love, You'll be mine - you'll be mine," reinforces this message of commitment and devotion. The repetition of "you'll be mine" emphasizes the deep desire for the loved one to reciprocate the affection. The verses continue with similar themes of love and adoration, with lines like "You so nice - you so true, I'm so glad - I love you."
The bridge of the song brings a hint of uncertainty, with the lines "Tell me, pretty baby, If you're gonna try, If you'll stay baby, Hang on baby 'til the day I die." This suggests that while the singer is committed to the relationship, they may still have a fear of abandonment or uncertainty about the future. However, the final verse reiterates the strength of their love: "It's true - I love you, I don't care - what you do, Honey I'll - be your love, You'll be mine - you'll be mine."
Overall, "You'll Be Mine" is a tender, heartfelt song that speaks to the universal longing for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
You so sweet - you so fine
You are incredibly charming and attractive
How I wish - you were mine
I really desire to be in a romantic relationship with you
Honey I'll - be your love
I am willing to give you my love and affection
You'll be mine - you'll be mine
I hope you will reciprocate my feelings and become my significant other
You so nice - you so true
You are a kind and honest person
I'm so glad - I love you
I am happy that I have fallen in love with you
Tell me - pretty baby
Can you please answer me, my dear?
If you - gonna try
Are you willing to put effort into our potential relationship?
If you'll - stay baby
If you decide to be with me, will you remain by my side?
Hang on baby ′til the - day I die
I promise to hold onto our love until the end of my life
It's true - I love you
I sincerely and deeply love you
I don’t care - what you do
Regardless of what you do, my feelings for you will not change
Writer(s): Willie Dixon
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.