Jenna Raine Simmons (born February 17, 2004), also known as Jenna Raine, is… Read Full Bio ↴Jenna Raine Simmons (born February 17, 2004), also known as Jenna Raine, is a singer-songwriter from Westlake, Texas, and former member of the girl group L2M. Her early musical influences included Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and gospel music. Her first single, "Us," was released in 2018, and her first EP, "Nen," followed in January 2019. Later that year, she toured with Max & Harvey and In Real Life before releasing her second EP, "Be Like You," in November. After challenging herself to write 100 songs during the COVID-19 lockdown, she released her most successful single to date in September 2021, titled "see you later (ten years)." The song went viral on TikTok, reaching number one on Spotify's Viral 50, number 32 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart and number 61 in Ireland. Jenna has since continued to release music and recently opened for Joshua Bassett on his Complicated Tour. Her most recent EP, "Big Dumb Heart: Chapter 2," was released in August 2023, and her most recent single, "It Is What It Is," is out now.

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Jenna Raine Lyrics

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How fast do you wanna go?
As if dreams are made in minutes, served in years
How much do I wanna know?
Is the road I have to travel ever clear?

Please don't wait for me
'Cause I won't be on time
It's not too late for me

Everything's alright
I wonder what it's like
Up where the stars meet the sky
There's something there for me

I see you in the darkness
I see you in the light
I was always yours
You were always mine
Though I never knew you
I still miss you all the time
I'll be yours forever
Say that you'll be mine

Say that you'll be mine

Don't sleep but I dream of you
Getting close enough to reach you, I can feel
Don't speak but I hear you though
If there's something you can tell me, I will listen

Please don't wait for me
'Cause I won't be on time
It's not to late for me
Everything's alright
I wonder what it's like
Up where the stars meet the sky
There's something there for me

I see you in the darkness
I see you in the light
I was always yours
You were always mine
Though I never knew you
I still miss you all the time
I'll be yours forever
Say that you'll be mine

I see you in the darkness
I see you in the light
I was always yours
You were always mine
Though I never knew you
I still miss you all the time
I'll be yours forever
Say that you'll be mine

(Say it, say it, say that you'll be mine)

I wonder what it's like

Up where the stars meet the sky
There's something there for me

Overall Meaning

"Mine" by Jenna Raine is a song about yearning for a deep connection with someone or something. The opening lines "How fast do you wanna go? As if dreams are made in minutes, served in years" suggest that the singer is eager to achieve their goals quickly, but is aware that success takes time to arrive. The lyrics "How much do I wanna know? Is the road I have to travel ever clear?" reflect the uncertainty and confusion that comes with setting out on a new path. The singer is unsure of what lies ahead, but is determined to find out.

The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the lines "I see you in the darkness, I see you in the light, I was always yours, You were always mine, Though I never knew you, I still miss you all the time, I'll be yours forever, Say that you'll be mine". The singer is expressing a deep desire for a connection with someone or something they've never met or experienced, yet they feel like they've always belonged to that person or thing. The line "I'll be yours forever, Say that you'll be mine" showcases the singer's longing to claim ownership of this connection that they feel they deserve.

Overall, "Mine" is a song that communicates both vulnerability and strength. It's about wanting something so deeply and not being afraid to vocalize that desire, even if it means acknowledging the uncertainty and fear that comes with that longing.

Line by Line Meaning

How fast do you wanna go?
Do you want to reach your dreams quickly, sacrificing the time and effort it takes to make them happen?

As if dreams are made in minutes, served in years
You want things to happen quickly, but life is a journey that can take years of hard work and dedication to achieve your dreams.

How much do I wanna know?
Do I want to know the struggles and challenges I'll face in achieving my dreams?

Is the road I have to travel ever clear?
Will the journey to my dreams be straightforward and easy or full of obstacles and challenges?

Please don't wait for me
Don't wait for me to catch up because I may not be able to keep up with you.

'Cause I won't be on time
I may not be able to meet your expectations or deadlines.

It's not too late for me
It's never too late for me to start pursuing my dreams.

Everything's alright
Despite the challenges I face, I am confident that everything will be alright in the end.

I wonder what it's like up where the stars meet the sky
I imagine a world beyond my current existence, where my dreams are waiting for me.

There's something there for me
I believe that my dreams are within reach, waiting for me to make them a reality.

I see you in the darkness, I see you in the light
I feel your presence all around me, whether things are going well or not.

I was always yours, You were always mine
We have a deep connection that goes beyond words and time.

Though I never knew you, I still miss you all the time
I may have never met you in person, but I feel like I know you on a deeper level and think about you often.

I'll be yours forever
Our bond is unbreakable and will stand the test of time.

Say that you'll be mine
Confirm our connection and commitment to each other.

Don't sleep but I dream of you
I think about you often, even when I'm not sleeping.

Getting close enough to reach you, I can feel
Our connection is strong enough that I can feel your presence even when we're not physically together.

Don't speak but I hear you though
We have a deep understanding of each other that goes beyond words.

If there's something you can tell me, I will listen
I am open and willing to listen to anything you have to say, no matter how difficult it is to hear.

Writer(s): Candice Pillay, Edgar Vargas, Jenna Simmons

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