Following Xavier Naidoo's disqualification, Kriewitz was announced as one of the ten finalists for Unser Lied für Stockholm, Germany's preliminary decision for their representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, in 2016. She competed with her debut and winner's single "Ghost" and later emerged as the winner after garnering 44.5% of the public vote. Kriewitz then represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, where she placed twenty-sixth in the final, scoring 11 points: 10 points from the televoting and 1 point from the juries. Her placement became Germany's second consecutive time at last place since Lena's win with her song "Satellite" in 2010, the first being Ann Sophie with her song "Black Smoke", whom placed twenty-seventh and scored null points in 2015.
Mine
Jamie-Lee Kriewitz Lyrics
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I know it's bad but I'm holding onto you
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Holding on, holding on
Daylight in my eyes
Hits me like the thought of you that's piercing through my mind
You're the grail I try to find
No, you're not mine
Gotta stay lonely
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
Gotta stay here through this clear
You're not mine
Gotta stay lonely
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
I'm wasting my time
Pretending you're mine
You're not mine
Going on through,
I'd rather be all alone
Acting like I'm more,
Right, but I guess we chose
Who I really am
You're the one who knows
You know me, yeah you know me
Only sleep to forget that I'm missing you
But all my dreams do remind me how I do
I wake up, you're gone
I already knew
'Cause you're not mine, you're not mine
No, you're not mine
Gotta stay lonely
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
Gotta stay here through this clear
You're not mine
Gotta stay lonely
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
I'm wasting my time
Pretending you're mine
You're not mine
I know that, I know that I can't make you stay
It's more than love, more than love
That you took away
I know I'm supposed to heal with time
But your love's forever locked inside my mind
No, you're not mine
Gotta stay lonely
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
Gotta stay here through this clear
You're not mine
Gotta stay lonely
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
I'm wasting my time
Pretending you're mine
You're not mine
In Jamie-Lee Kriewitz's song "Mine," the artist expresses deep heartache and yearning for someone who is not hers anymore. The lyrics demonstrate a sense of desperation, as the artist knows that holding onto this person is bad for her, but she continues to do so. She believes that this person is the beginning and the end of something good, and although she knows that she should let go, she is unable to do so. The artist is completely consumed by thoughts of this person, and she feels as if she is wasting her time pretending that this person still belongs to her.
The lyrics of the chorus in "Mine" underscore the theme of loneliness and heartache. The artist repeats the line "you're not mine" over and over, emphasizing the pain of unrequited love. She knows that she needs to stay away, but she cannot help her constant thoughts of this person. The line "your love's forever locked inside my mind" shows how this person has completely taken over her thoughts and emotions, making her unable to move on.
Overall, "Mine" is a beautifully crafted song that portrays the deep emotions of heartache and longing. The artist's powerful vocals and evocative lyrics make this song a moving and memorable ode to the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the end and beginning of something good
You are the start and end of something positive that I can feel within me.
I know it's bad but I’m holding onto you
I am aware it is negative, but I cannot let go of you.
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
I am willing to do anything for you.
Holding on, holding on
I am still holding on to you.
Daylight in my eyes
The brightness of the day reminds me of you.
Hits me like the thought of you that's piercing through my mind
It hurts me, like the thought of you digging deeply into my mind.
You're the grail I try to find
I am seeking for something precious, like you in my life.
Now you're gone, now you're gone
You are away from me, and I feel lost.
No, you're not mine
You do not belong to me.
Gotta stay lonely
I have to remain alone.
'Cause you're the only thought in my mind
Because you are the only thing in my thoughts.
I'm wasting my time pretending you're mine
I am wasting my time pretending you are my companion.
Going on through, I'd rather be all alone
I prefer to be on my own.
Acting like I'm more, right, but I guess we chose
I am portraying myself as confident even though we made our own decisions.
Who I really am, you're the one who knows
You are familiar with my true self.
Only sleep to forget that I'm missing you
I only sleep to forget that I am longing for you.
But all my dreams do remind me how I do
My dreams keep reminding me of you.
'Cause you're not mine, you're not mine
You do not belong to me, you are not my companion.
I know that, I know that I can't make you stay
I understand that I cannot force you to stay with me.
It's more than love, more than love, that you took away
You took away more than just love in our relationship.
I know I'm supposed to heal with time
I understand that time is supposed to heal my pain.
But your love's forever locked inside my mind
However, the memory of your love is forever preserved in my thoughts.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CTM Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ANNA LEYNE, THOMAS BURCHIA, CONRAD HENSEL
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