You're Mine
Joel Plaskett Emergency Lyrics


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Let's make a racket for the old and young
For the desperate souls and the lucky ones
If we get lonely, if we get lost
Let's rattle on 'til the wheels come off

Stumbling, fumbling, singing our songs
Get 'em up as we're goin' along
Passing the guitar, passing the wine
Travelling time

We gotta choose a weapon for the town we take
Singing celebrated summer for the (...)
Magic's only magic 'til you know the tricks
Yeah, but if this ain't real I don't know what is

Shaking it, faking, never learning my line
Get 'em up for the nickels and dimes
Passing the guitar, passing the wine

The skies will turn from pink to blue
The years will turn to sand
The needle's drop on Hüsker Dü
They were my favourite band
I'm travelling through space and time
To keep my love alive
It's 1995

I am yours and you are mine, mine, mine

Every young band wants to build a wall
But a real rock record's like a wrecking ball
If anybody asks me why I came back here
I'll say I'm picking up the pieces of a broken year

Wondering, wandering, training my thoughts
Following, connecting the dots
Passing the guitar, passing the wine... lots

The skies will turn from pink to blue
The years will turn to sand
The needle's drop on Hüsker Dü
They were my favourite band
I'm travelling through space and time
To keep my love alive
It's 1995

I am yours and you are mine, mine, mine
You're mine, mine, mine
You're mine, mine, mine




You're mine, mine, mine
You're mine, mine, mine

Overall Meaning

In "You're Mine," Joel Plaskett Emergency invites old and young, desperate souls and lucky ones, to join them in making a racket. Together they will sing songs, pass the guitar and wine, and travel through time until the wheels come off. They are not afraid to stumble, fumble and fake it as they celebrate summer and the magic of music. The chorus declares that "I am yours and you are mine," a simple but powerful expression of love and belonging.


The song captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and music's ability to transcend time and space. It acknowledges the impermanence of life and the beauty of shared experiences. References to Hüsker Dü, a pioneering punk band from the 1980s, and the year 1995, place the song in a specific cultural and historical context. However, the song's message is universal and timeless, reminding us that music is a powerful force that can bring people together across generations and beyond borders.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's make a racket for the old and young
Let's all come together and have fun, regardless of our age.


For the desperate souls and the lucky ones
This song is for everyone - those who are struggling and those who are doing well.


If we get lonely, if we get lost
No matter how we feel, let's keep going and not give up.


Let's rattle on 'til the wheels come off
Let's keep making noise and having fun until we can't anymore.


Stumbling, fumbling, singing our songs
We may not be perfect, but we're having a good time making music together.


Get 'em up as we're goin' along
Let's keep the energy high and keep going together.


Passing the guitar, passing the wine
We're sharing our music and our joy with each other.


Travelling time
As we make music together, we're moving through time and creating memories.


We gotta choose a weapon for the town we take
We're on a mission to create great music and leave our mark on the world.


Singing celebrated summer for the (...)
We're paying tribute to great bands who came before us and inspired us.


Magic's only magic 'til you know the tricks
If you understand how something works, it's no longer as mysterious or magical.


Yeah, but if this ain't real I don't know what is
Despite knowing the mechanics of music, this experience still feels incredibly authentic and real.


Shaking it, faking, never learning my line
In the moment, we're just improvising and having fun - not following a script.


Get 'em up for the nickels and dimes
We don't need to get paid to have fun and make music together.


The skies will turn from pink to blue
Time will pass, things will change, but we'll keep making music and memories.


The years will turn to sand
Time keeps moving forward and we can't stop it, but we can make the most of every moment.


The needle's drop on Hüsker Dü
We're referencing the music we love and grew up with, which has inspired us to create our own music.


They were my favourite band
Hüsker Dü was a big influence on us and our music.


I'm travelling through space and time
As we create and perform music, we're transported to different places and times in our own memories and imaginations.


To keep my love alive
Playing and singing is a way to keep our passion for music and creativity strong.


It's 1995
Even if we're performing in the present day, we're channeling a feeling and style from a specific time in the past.


I am yours and you are mine, mine, mine
We're united in our love of music and desire to create something special together.


Every young band wants to build a wall
Many new bands are focused on their image and identity, but we're just here to make music and have fun.


But a real rock record's like a wrecking ball
Great music can be powerful and transformative, breaking down barriers and bringing people together.


If anybody asks me why I came back here
Even if people don't understand our music or our mission, we're still passionate about what we're doing.


I'll say I'm picking up the pieces of a broken year
We're using music to heal and make sense of difficult times in our own lives and in the world around us.


Wondering, wandering, training my thoughts
Playing music is a way to explore and express our innermost thoughts and feelings.


Following, connecting the dots
As we create music, we're also learning and growing as individuals and artists.


Passing the guitar, passing the wine... lots
Sharing music and good times with each other is what brings us together and keeps us going.


You're mine, mine, mine
Again, we're united in our love of music and each other, creating something special together that belongs to all of us.




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Comments from YouTube:

Robert Pakter

You're Mine is one of the great rock tracks in history, without hyperbole...recalls some of The Who's greatest hits. Congrats to Joel on a well crafted tune and excellent production job.

Matt5780

I love this song sooo damn much. Can't wait for the rest.

The Kerplunks !

This is so exciting! Great idea, fantastic tune, can't wait for the rest of 'em! We'll be seeing you in Victoria. Yahoo!

MikeMakesSounds

Haha, you can hear the buzzing speaker. Can't wait for this record!

tim julian

more grate stuff by joel! But i wish he would come to buffalo ,ny

LoveTheHigher

Man I wish his CDs were a bit cheaper, I can't find his music til years after it's released. :(

isaakt

yeye loving it

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