Mine
Mel Gibson Lyrics

The gold of Cortés
Referring to the gold taken by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, this line speaks about the riches that the singer desires to obtain.

The jewels of Pizarro
Pizarro is another Spanish conquistador known for his conquests in Peru. The reference to his jewels signifies that the singer seeks to obtain riches beyond what his contemporaries have achieved.

Will seem like mere trinkets
The singer believes that the treasures obtained by Cortés and Pizarro would be insignificant when compared to what he will attain.

By this time tomorrow
Through hard work, the artist believes he can attain his goals quickly.

The gold we find here
The artist is confident in his ability to find gold in his current location.

Will dwarf them by far
The singer believes that the gold he will find will be much greater than any other treasure obtained before.

Oh, with all ya got in ya, boys
The singer is urging his companions to put all their effort into their work.

Dig up Virginia, boys
Virginia is likely the location where the artist seeks to find gold. He is encouraging his companions to dig and uncover the treasure as quickly as possible.

Mine, boys, mine ev'ry mountain
The artist is urging his companions to explore and dig through every part of the land in search of gold.

And dig, boys, dig 'til ya drop
The artist is encouraging his companions to work tirelessly in their search for gold.

Grab a pick, boys
The singer is instructing his companions to use a pickaxe to dig and uncover gold.

Quick, boys
The artist wants his companions to work quickly in order to expose the gold as soon as possible.

Shove in a shovel
The singer is instructing his companions to use a shovel to dig and uncover gold.

Uncover those lovely
The singer believes that the gold they will find is valuable and beautiful.

Pebbles that sparkle and shine
The singer is describing the way that gold appears when it is uncovered.

It's gold and it's mine, mine, mine
The artist is excited about the prospect of obtaining gold and is claiming ownership over it.

Dig and dig and dig and diggety
This line repeats the artist's desire for his companions to work hard and dig continuously in their search for gold.

Hey nonny nonny
This is a joyful exclamation meant to express the singer's excitement about his success in finding gold.

Oh, how I love it!
The singer is elated about the prospect of finding gold.

Riches for Cheap!
The artist is happy that he can obtain wealth and luxury through his hard work.

There'll be heaps of it
The artist is confident that he will find a significant amount of gold.

And I'll be on top of the heap!
The artist believes that his work will make him successful and bring him wealth and power.

My rivals back home
The singer is referring to his competitors and enemies who will be jealous of his success in finding gold.

It's not that I'm bitter
The artist is trying to downplay any negative feelings he may have towards his rivals.

But think how they'll squirm
The singer anticipates his rivals' jealousy and enjoys the thought of their discomfort.

When they see how I glitter!
The singer believes that the wealth and success he attains will make him shine and stand out among his competitors.

The ladies at court
The singer believes that his wealth and success will attract the attention and admiration of the women at court.

The king will reward me
The artist believes that his success will earn him recognition and rewards from the king.

He'll knight me, no, lord me!
The artist believes that his success will earn him a high status among nobles, even being granted the title of Lord.

For the taking
The singer believes that riches are available for anyone willing to work hard for them and take them when the opportunity arises.

With those nuggets dug
The singer is referring to gold nuggets that they have already unearthed.

It's glory they'll gimme
The artist believes that his success in finding gold will lead to glory and fame.

My dear friend, King Jimmy
The artist is referring to King James I of England, who was a patron of Virginia and the Jamestown colony.

Will probably build me a shrine
The artist believes that his success will earn him recognition and honor from the king, perhaps even a shrine in his honor.

When all of the gold is mine
The singer is confident that he will be successful and will obtain all of the gold he desires.

All of my life, I have searched for a land
The artist has always had a desire to find a land that would bring him wealth and success.

Like this one
The land he has found is perfect for his desires, with the potential for vast riches to be found.

A wilder, more challenging country
The singer enjoys the adventure and challenges that come with exploring and finding unclaimed land and resources.

I couldn't design
The singer is grateful to have found a place that exceeds his expectations and desires.

Hundreds of dangers await
The artist is aware that there are many risks and hazards associated with his pursuit of wealth and success, but he is willing to face them.

And I don't plan to miss one
The artist is determined to overcome any obstacles in his way and will not miss any opportunities to gain wealth and success.

In a land I can claim
The singer believes that he has found a location that he can take ownership of and exploit for his own gain.

A land I can tame
The singer believes that he can bring order and control to this wild and untamed land.

The greatest adventure is mine!
The artist believes that his search for wealth and success is the most exciting and fulfilling adventure he could ask for.

Keep on working, lands
The artist is encouraging his companions to continue working hard in their efforts to find gold.

Don't be shirking, lands
The artist is telling his companions not to slack off or give up in their work for fear of failure.

Beautiful gold
The singer is expressing his admiration and appreciation for the wealth he has found.

Make this island
The artist wants to claim the land as his own and turn it into a place of his own design.

My land!
The singer wants to claim ownership of the land he has found and exploit its resources to his benefit.

Make the mounds big, boys
The singer is instructing his companions to pile up the earth they have dug in order to search for gold deposits more thoroughly.

I'd help you to dig, boys
The singer wants to help his companions in their work, but is unable to due to a physical ailment.

But I've got this crick in me spine
The artist has a backache prevented him from helping his companions with their work.

This land we behold
The artist is looking out over the land they have found and is excited by the possibilities it holds.

This beauty untold
The singer thinks the land they have discovered is full of undiscovered and valuable resources.

A man can be bold!
The singer believes that taking risks and working hard is what allows a man to be successful and wealthy.

It all can be sold!
The artist believes that any resources they find can be turned into wealth and sold for a profit.

And the gold
The artist is referring to the gold that they have found.

Is
The artist is emphasizing the significance of the gold.

Mine!
The singer is claiming ownership over the gold they have unearthed.

Mine!
The artist is reiterating his claim over the gold, asserting his dominance and control over their claim to the land and the resources it contains.

Mine!
The singer is expressing his joy and excitement about his newfound wealth, claiming that it is all his own.