The song was first on YTMND and then copied onto YouTube shortly after. Since the WoW Vent Nerd Remix, Kayne hasn't published any new musical works on YouTube or YTMND.
If You Were Mine
Kayne Lyrics
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I won't play with your mind
If you were mine everything would be fine
I won't leave you behind
I got what you need, but you have to believe
You'll never be alone, nah nah nah na na
If you were mine
If only you were mine
He never makes you smile
But always makes you cry
Pretend it's all OK
No you don't wanna stay
Baby you know that he's no good
And that you should
Leave right now
Get up and go
You're in control, this is your show
Keep getting thoughts running through my mind
Why are you with him, you're wasting your time
Sitting on my own and I'm thinking to myself
She's not interested, she wants someone else
If you were mine I'd give you all my time
I won't play with your mind
If you were mine everything would be fine
I won't leave you behind
I got what you need, but you have to believe
You'll never be alone, nah nah nah na na
If you were mine
If only you were mine, nah nah nah na na
Take you out, make you laugh
Show you things you ain't seen
Do anything you want
I'll treat you like a queen
I know deep down, it feels so wrong gotta be strong
Leave right now
Stand up and go
You're in control this is your show
Keep getting thoughts running through my mind
Why are you with him, you're wasting your time
Sitting on my own and I'm thinking to myself
She's not interested she wants someone else
If you were mine I'd give you all my time
I won't play with your mind
If you were mine everything would be fine
I won't leave you behind
I got what you need, but you have to believe
You'll never be alone, nah nah nah na na
If you were mine
If only you were mine, nah nah nah na na
What I got baby he can't give
Why not be with someone you get along with
Haven't seen you happy in a while
Why not be with someone who makes you smile
I don't know what to do shall I just give up
Cause I'm giving you my all still it's not enough
Walking down the road, holding hands, like it's all fine
Is it me or are you losing your mind...
If you were mine I'd give you all my time
I won't play with your mind
If you were mine everything would be fine
I won't leave you behind
I got what you need, but you have to believe
You'll never be alone,
If you were mine
If only you were mine,
If you were mine I'd give you all my time
I won't play with your mind
If you were mine everything would be fine
I won't leave you behind
I got what you need, but you have to believe
You'll never be alone, nah nah nah na na
If you were mine
If only you were mine, nah nah nah na na
Kanye West's If You Were Mine is a song that expresses the singer's desire for a woman who is currently in a toxic relationship. The chorus of the song speaks to the fact that if this woman were to be with him, he would treat her right and give her everything that she deserves. The lyrics in the verses describe how he sees her, and how he feels about her current situation.
The first verse speaks to the fact that her current partner mistreats her, and that she deserves better. Kanye sings that if she were his, he would give her all his time and never play with her mind. He acknowledges that he has what she needs, but she has to believe in him. The second verse speaks to his frustration with her staying with a partner who constantly makes her cry, and how he thinks she deserves better.
Overall, the song is a plea for the woman to recognize her own worth and find the courage to leave her current toxic relationship. Kanye is offering himself as an option, but ultimately it is up to her to make the choice that is best for herself.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were mine I'd give you all my time
If I had a chance to be with you, I would devote all my time to you.
I won't play with your mind
I won't mess with your thoughts or manipulate you in any way.
If you were mine everything would be fine
If we were together, everything would be great and we'd be happy.
I won't leave you behind
I won't abandon or neglect you.
I got what you need, but you have to believe
I have what you need, but you need to have faith in me and the relationship.
You'll never be alone, nah nah nah na na
You'll never be alone as long as you're with me.
He never makes you smile
Your current partner doesn't make you happy.
But always makes you cry
Your current partner always causes you to be upset.
Pretend it's all OK
You pretend that everything is okay with your current partner, but it's not.
No you don't wanna stay
You don't actually want to stay with your current partner.
Baby you know that he's no good
You know that your current partner is not good for you.
And that you should
You should leave your current partner.
Leave right now
You should leave your current partner immediately.
Get up and go
You should get up and leave your current partner.
You're in control, this is your show
You have the power to control your own life; you don't need to be controlled by your current partner.
Keep getting thoughts running through my mind
I can't stop thinking about you and the situation with your current partner.
Why are you with him, you're wasting your time
I wonder why you're still with your current partner when you're not happy and could be with someone better.
Sitting on my own and I'm thinking to myself
I'm alone and thinking about you and the situation with your current partner.
She's not interested, she wants someone else
You're not interested in me and want to be with someone else.
Take you out, make you laugh
I would take you out and make you laugh if we were together.
Show you things you ain't seen
I would show you new things and experiences if we were together.
Do anything you want
I would do anything for you if we were together.
I'll treat you like a queen
I would treat you with the utmost respect and care if we were together.
I know deep down, it feels so wrong gotta be strong
I know it's wrong to pursue you, but I need to be strong and move on.
Walking down the road, holding hands, like it's all fine
I imagine us walking together holding hands, as if we were already in a relationship.
Is it me or are you losing your mind...
I'm unsure if I'm the one losing my mind, or if you're stuck in a toxic relationship.
If only you were mine
If only we were together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN MARTYN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tasha
got this on repeat <3
Cbreezybieber
This Song Really Describes How I Feel SomeTimes. Kayne, Those Haters Just Gives You More Fame. And The Haters Need Life Cuz ur Talented xxx
Sanya Malik
this is so cool, Kayne is super talented and awesome! :)
Jms EU
Anyone still listen to this throwback?
Sophie Lock
Cant stop listening to this song atm! best song ever :) ,3
Freya Macdonald
I lovee this song soooo much!! I can't stop listening to it! <3
amy louise
love this song:) maybe the earth may be a boring place if all boys were like thiss.... but it'll certainly be a wonderful place :) x
megan nicholls
love this tune!!
charley jade
I love this song!<3.
Kayleigh Johanson
Love This Song !! <3