He's Mine
MoKenStef Lyrics
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So lady, think about another lover and go find another brother
I know he's my man, he's all in my hands
It feels good when he calls my name
Don't you wish you had the same?
Feeling disgust workin' your stuff
'Til he thinks about mine, now he's feeling real high
You ask why, 'cause he's mine
Never fall in love with a man who don't love you
Oh, I wouldn't waste my time telling you something wrong
You been with him one night and now he's coming home
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time (you can't sleep at night)
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time (don't try to dry your eyes)
He's mine
You may of had him once
But I got him all the time (I got him all the time)
Went out on a date, wasn't out too late
Took you to a room and you gave it up too soon
Played you like a trick, 'cause you let him hit
Now he's coming home to a lover that is strong
I got all his love, baby, don't try to take it
You wanted a piece, you were mistaken
'Cause he belongs to me, baby, can't you see?
I tell you something that just ain't cool
Never fall in love with a man who don't love you, oh
I wouldn't waste my time telling you something wrong
You've been with him one night, now he's coming home
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time (he's mine)
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time (he's mine)
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time (he's mine)
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time
We don't have time, playing these games
You had him once, but it's me on his mind
No need to cry, go dry your eyes
Get over it, it was only for one night, ooh yeah
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time
He's mine, he's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time (don't try to dry your eyes)
He's mine (ooh, ooh)
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time
He's mine
You might have had him once
But I got him all the time
MoKenStef's song "He's Mine" is a soulful R&B tune that explores the nature of a tumultuous love triangle. The song's narrator asserts her dominion over her man in the face of another woman's advances. She is aware of his infidelity but remains confident in his unwavering love for her. The verses are a warning to the other woman, as the singer cautions her to move on and find another man. The choruses are a declaration of ownership, as the singer reaffirms her connection to her man and reminds the other woman that he belongs to her. The song is a testament to the power of female intuition in matters of the heart, and to the resilience of love in the face of outside interference.
One of the most interesting things about "He's Mine" is its legacy as a feminist anthem. The song was released in 1995 during a wave of empowerment for women in music. MoKenStef's blunt and unapologetic lyrics struck a chord with female listeners who were tired of being objectified and undermined by men. The song became a hit, reaching number two on the U.S. R&B chart, and earned MoKenStef a loyal following of fans who saw them as trailblazers for women in music. "He's Mine" also paved the way for other R&B girl groups like Destiny's Child and TLC to tackle themes of female empowerment and self-reliance in their music.
Another interesting fact about "He's Mine" is its sampling of the classic James Brown song "The Payback." MoKenStef incorporated the iconic guitar riff and drum beat from "The Payback" into their song as a way of paying tribute to the godfather of soul. The sample adds a funky and rhythmic element to "He's Mine," and gives the song a timeless quality that has helped it endure over the years. Additionally, the song's catchy refrain of "he's mine" has been referenced or parodied in numerous other songs, movies, and TV shows over the years, making it a pop culture staple.
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Line by Line Meaning
He might be doin' you, but he's thinkin' about me
Although he may be physically with you, his mind is always thinking about me
So lady, think about another lover and go find another brother
It's time for you to move on and find someone else to enjoy, he's already mine
I know he's my man, he's all in my hands
He belongs to me and I have complete control over him
It feels good when he calls my name
Hearing him say my name brings me immense joy and happiness
Don't you wish you had the same?
I know you envy my relationship with him and wish you could have the same
Feeling disgust workin' your stuff
I can see the disgust on your face as you try to win him over with your actions
'Til he thinks about mine, now he's feeling real high
Once he remembers that he belongs to me, he feels a sense of superiority and pride
You ask why, 'cause he's mine
You wonder why he behaves this way, but it's simply because he is mine
Tell you something that just ain't cool
I'll give you a piece of advice that you need to hear, even if it's not what you want to hear
Never fall in love with a man who don't love you
You shouldn't fall in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate your love and affection
Oh, I wouldn't waste my time telling you something wrong
I wouldn't lie to you, I'm only telling you this for your own good
You been with him one night and now he's coming home
You may have spent one night with him, but at the end of the day he always comes back to me
Went out on a date, wasn't out too late
We went on a date, but we didn't stay out too late
Took you to a room and you gave it up too soon
You were too quick to give him what he wanted when I took you to a private room
Played you like a trick, 'cause you let him hit
He tricked you into sleeping with him because you were too naive
Now he's coming home to a lover that is strong
He's coming back to me, his strong and faithful lover
I got all his love, baby, don't try to take it
He loves me completely, so don't even try to steal his affections
You wanted a piece, you were mistaken
You thought you could get a piece of his love, but you were wrong
'Cause he belongs to me, baby, can't you see?
He's mine and my ownership of him is clear for everyone to see
We don't have time, playing these games
We don't have the time or patience to play these manipulative games
You had him once, but it's me on his mind
You may have had him once, but he's always thinking about me
No need to cry, go dry your eyes
Don't cry over him, just deal with the fact that he belongs to me
Get over it, it was only for one night, ooh yeah
Just move on from the fact that you only had him for one night, it's not worth the sadness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roger Troutman, Monika Bethune, Marcus Dair, Kenya Hayes, Stephani Sinclair, Prince Rogers Nelson
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