Mine
Mine Lyrics

Uh, oh, oh
Refrain of song

You were in college working part-time waiting tables
The person being addressed is introduced and their past circumstances are described

Left a small town never looked back
The addressee is portrayed as being on a quest to achieve success in the world beyond their hometown

I was a flight risk with a fear of falling
The artist is introduced and characterized as someone who avoids commitment out of fear of being hurt

Wondering why we bother with love if it never lasts
The artist expresses skepticism about the value of love due to past negative experiences

I say, 'Can you believe it?'
The singer reflects on the current state of their relationship, expressing awe and disbelief

As we're lying on the couch
The singer is describing a moment they share with the addressee

The moment I can see it
The artist refers to realizing the depth and importance of their connection with the addressee

Yes, yes, I can see it now
The artist expresses their certainty about the depth and longevity of their feelings for the addressee

Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
The artist is reminiscing about a past shared experience with the addressee

You put your arm around me for the first time
The singer remembers a moment of physical intimacy that was significant for them

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
The addressee is described as someone who inspired and encouraged the artist to take risks and change their attitude toward life

You are the best thing that's ever been mine
The singer expresses their appreciation and love for the addressee

Flash forward and we're taking on the world together,
The singer is describing their current situation with the addressee, portraying them as collaborators and partners in tackling the challenges of life

And there's a drawer of my things at your place
The singer describes a level of intimacy and shared space they have achieved with the addressee

You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
The artist expresses appreciation for the addressee's understanding of their emotional complexities and defenses

You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes
The addressee expresses optimism about their future together, affirming that they will avoid the mistakes their ancestors have made

But we got bills to pay, We got nothing figured out
The singer acknowledges the current challenges they face as a couple

When it was hard to take, Yes, yes, this is what I thought about
The singer reflects on the difficulties they have encountered in their relationship and how they have persevered through them

Do you remember, we were sitting there by the water?
The artist is revisiting a moment from their shared past that is special to them

You put your arm around me for the first time
The artist remembers a moment of physical intimacy that was significant for them

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
The addressee is described as a positive influence on the artist's life, inspiring them to take risks and broaden their horizons

You are the best thing that's ever been mine
The singer reaffirms their love and appreciation for the addressee

Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
The artist is reminiscing about another shared experience with the addressee

You saw me start to believe for the first time
The singer describes an emotional turning point in their relationship, when the addressee helped them to become more hopeful and optimistic

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
The addressee is once again portrayed as a positive influence on the singer's life

You are the best thing that's ever been mine.
The singer closes the song by affirming their love and appreciation for the addressee

And I remember that fight, Two-thirty AM
The artist recalls a challenging moment in their relationship

As everything was slipping right out of our hands
The artist describes a time of crisis and uncertainty in their relationship

I ran out crying, and you followed me out into the street
The addressee is depicted as being supportive and caring during a difficult moment for the singer

Braced myself for the 'Goodbye.' Cause that's all I've ever known,
The singer expresses their preparedness for the end of the relationship, rooted in past patterns of heartbreak

Then you took me by surprise. You said, 'I'll never leave you alone.'
The addressee reassures the artist of their love and commitment

You said, 'I remember how we felt sitting by the water.
The addressee evokes a shared memory with the artist

And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.
The addressee describes the intensity of their affection for the artist, which never fades

I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.
The addressee reaffirms their love for the singer, whose carefulness and caution they find endearing

She is the best thing that's ever been mine.
The addressee closes the song by affirming their deep and abiding love for the artist

(Hold on) do you believe it?
The refrain returns, questioning the addressee's faith in the relationship

(Hold on) we're gonna make it now.
The addressee affirms their confidence in the relationship's ability to endure

(Hold on) and I can see it,
The singer reflects on the depth and importance of their connection with the addressee

(Yes, yes) I can see it now (see it now, see it now...)
The artist closes the song with a sense of confidence and a reassuring repetition of the refrain