Mine
Glee Cast Lyrics
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You were in college working part-time waiting tables
Left a small town, never looked back
I was a flight risk with a fear of falling
Wondering why we bother with love if it never lasts
I say, "Can you believe it?"
As we're lying on the couch
Yes, yes, I can see it now
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
Flash forward and we're taking on the world together
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You say we'll never make my parents mistakes
But we got bills to pay
We got nothing figured out
When it was hard to take
Yes, yes, this is what I thought about
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You saw me start to believe for the first time
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
Ah, oh, oh
And I remember that fight, 2:30 a.m.
When everything was slipping right out of our hands
I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street
Braced myself for the goodbye, 'cause that's all I've ever known
Then you took me by surprise: you said, "I'll never leave you alone"
You said, "I remember how we felt sitting by the water
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter
She is the best thing that's ever been mine"
Oh
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
Do you believe it?
We're gonna make it now
And I can see it
I can see it now
The lyrics of "Mine" by Glee Cast depict a narrative of a couple who met in college and fell in love. The female singer describes herself as a flight risk with a fear of falling, which suggests that she had trouble committing to relationships in the past. However, as she lays beside her partner on the couch, she realizes that their love is different, and she can see a future with them. The couple experiences several ups and downs, such as joining forces to take on the world together or dealing with the struggles of paying bills, but they overcome every obstacle because they are the best thing that has ever happened to each other.
The song's chorus is sentimental and tells the story of how the male partner made a rebel of a careful woman's daughter. The two sit by the water the first time the male partner puts his arm around "the careful woman's daughter", and from that moment on, they begin to fall in love. The chorus repeats twice to give listeners a sense of nostalgia and to emphasize the depth of their love. The bridge is the culmination of all their struggles and the turning point of their relationship. They fight at 2:30 am, and the female singer runs out crying, believing that her partner will leave her. Instead, he follows her out and comforts her, saying that he will never leave her alone. This moment is a testament to their love and serves as a reminder of why they are the best thing that has ever happened to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You were in college working part-time waiting tables
You were still in college working part-time waiting tables.
Left a small town, never looked back
You left your small town and never wanted to return.
I was a flight risk with a fear of falling
I was afraid of falling in love and being vulnerable.
Wondering why we bother with love if it never lasts
I was questioning the point of love if it never lasts.
I say, "Can you believe it?"
I exclaimed, "Can you believe it?"
As we're lying on the couch
As we were relaxing on the couch together.
The moment I could see it
The moment I realized and could see it.
Yes, yes, I can see it now
Yes, I can see it clearly now.
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
Do you recall when we were sitting by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You showed physical affection to me for the first time.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
You made me rebel like a careless man's careful daughter.
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
You are the best thing that has ever belonged to me.
Flash forward and we're taking on the world together
We have moved forward and are taking on the world together.
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
You have a drawer at your place for my belongings.
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You got to know my secrets and understood why I kept myself guarded.
You say we'll never make my parents mistakes
You promised that we will not repeat my parents' mistakes.
But we got bills to pay
But we have financial obligations to fulfill.
We got nothing figured out
We have not figured anything out yet.
When it was hard to take
During the difficult times.
Yes, yes, this is what I thought about
"Yes, this is what I was thinking about."
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
Do you recall the city lights on the water?
You saw me start to believe for the first time
You noticed that I was beginning to believe for the first time.
And I remember that fight, 2:30 a.m.
I recall that fight, which took place at 2:30 a.m.
When everything was slipping right out of our hands
When everything seemed to be slipping out of our control.
I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street
I cried and ran out, and you followed me out into the street.
Braced myself for the goodbye, 'cause that's all I've ever known
I was preparing myself for a goodbye because it's all I have ever experienced.
Then you took me by surprise: you said, "I'll never leave you alone"
You surprised me by saying, "I will never abandon you."
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time
Whenever I look at you, it feels like it's the first time.
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter
I fell in love with a woman who is rebellious despite her cautious upbringing.
She is the best thing that's ever been mine
She is the best thing that has ever belonged to me.
Do you believe it?
Do you accept/believe it?
We're gonna make it now
We will be successful now.
And I can see it
I can envision it.
I can see it now
I can see it very clearly now.
Contributed by Parker J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Taylor Jesse
I fell in love with Naya when I was up late one night spending too much time on YouTube when I should have been sleeping. In honesty I’ve never watched one full episode of glee however this was suggested because I am such a HUGE swiftie and have been for 12 years. I remember listening to this the first time and actually crying my eyes out because I was in awe of the talent, beauty and emotion she brought to a song I have loved for years and transformed it into something completely different then the original. I immediately downloaded the glee version on my phone and have cried happy tears (I’m a very emotional person) pretty much every time it’s come on shuffle over the years.
Now her version of this song is even more beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
I just listened to the statement police have made confirming they have found her body. When the police officer said that naya “helped” her son into the boat and “boosted him from behind” after which he told officers he looked back and saw her “disappear under the water” my heart stopped. I had had a feeling after reading articles the past few days about how dangerous the locals said the lake was (and had been begging for signs to be put up for years warning of the dangers) that she had saved him first, knowing how dangerous it was becoming in the moment and had gotten taken away with the shore before she could save herself as well.
Every good and pure life being taken is such a tragedy especially in this way... but the fact that in her last moments the very last thing she did was save a life, her 4 year old sons life makes her an absolute fucking hero. I can’t imagine the trauma her son will have to fight forever after seeing such a distressing scene but when he grows up I hope he knows just by that one moment what a kind, beautiful, selfless, protective and brave woman his mother was. How much she clearly loved him and how she protected “the best thing that’s ever been mine” to her.
Rest in Peace Naya Rivera - you will not be forgotten. You should be so proud of the woman that you became and the woman you are.
Daniel Guimarães
You were in college working part time waiting tables
Left the small town never looked back
I was the flight risk with the fear of falling
Wondered why we bothered with love if it never lasts
…
I say can you believe it?
As we're lying on a couch
The moment I could see it
Yes, yes, I can see it now
…
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel out of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
…
Flash forward, and we'd been taking on the world together
And there is a drawer of my things at your place
You learned my secrets and you figured out why I'm guarded
You said we'd never make my parents' mistakes
…
But we've got bills to pay
We've got nothing figured out
When it was hard to take
Yes, yes, this is what thought about
…
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel out of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
…
Do you remember all the city lights on the water
You saw me start to believe for the first time
You made a rebel out of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
…
And I remember that fight, 2:30 AM
When everything was slipping right out of my hands
And I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street
…
Braced myself for the goodbye
'Cause that's all I've ever known
And you took me by surprised
You said: I'll never leave you alone
…
You said: I remember how we felt sitting by the water
And every time I look at you is like the first time
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter
She is the best thing that's ever been mine
Woah oh, oh
…
You made a rebel out of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
…
Do you believe it?
We're gonna make it now
…
And I can see it, yeah
And I can see it now
Abby_Smallz
I’m so crushed about what happened to Naya. She was a mom, a daughter, a friend, and much more. Her character made me feel less alone, and I’ll always be grateful for that. Praying for her loved ones.
Abby_Smallz
I also wanted to acknowledge that I am only speaking about her in past tense based on the reports from law enforcement regarding the most likely scenario at this time (7/9/20). Of course I’m holding out hope but also trying to be realistic. Much love to others in pain over this ❤️.
Machu
She’s gone.
jerimiah johnston
2020 is hell
Skye Writer
She had a beautiful voice and was an amazing person. She will never be forgotten. ❤
Sydney Neill
couldn’t of said it better 🥺🕊❤️
Daniel Fonseca
She may be gone, but Santana and Brittany’s love will live forever.
Minecraft and Roblox Gaming 8742
True that
Eliana Lopez Bogado
Yes!
Jesse Beeson
@Tiana Rhymes i honestly cant imagine how heather morris, amber riley and kevin mchale are feeling