We Belong Together
Ritchie Valens Lyrics
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And we belong together
Yes, we belong together
For eternity
You're mine
Your lips belong to me
Yes, they belong to only me
You're mine, my baby
And you'll always be
I swear by everything I own
You'll always, always be mine
You're mine
And we belong together
Yes, we belong together
For eternity
The lyrics to Ritchie Valens's classic hit We Belong Together express an undying love for his partner. Throughout the song, Valens repeats the phrases "you're mine" and "we belong together" as a declaration of the love and commitment he has for his significant other. He believes that their love is eternal, cemented by his ownership of her love and affection. The repetition of the phrase "for eternity" emphasizes the timelessness of their bond.
The line "your lips belong to me" is a powerful and possessive statement. Valens feels that his partner's physical and emotional traits belong solely to him, and he intends to keep it that way forever. The phrase "I swear by everything I own" is another way of reinforcing the strength of his commitment. He is willing to pledge everything he has to prove his love and devotion.
Overall, the lyrics to We Belong Together are a romantic and passionate expression of love. Valens's earnest delivery and catchy melody have made this song a timeless classic, still enjoyed by many today.
Line by Line Meaning
You're mine
I possess you and you are my own
And we belong together
We are meant to be united as one
Yes, we belong together
Without any doubt, our bond is inseparable
For eternity
Our love will last forever
Your lips belong to me
I have ownership of your kisses
Yes, they belong to only me
No one else can claim your kisses
You're mine, my baby
You are my possession, my beloved
And you'll always be
You will forever belong to me
I swear by everything I own
I promise with all my possessions
You'll always, always be mine
You will forever be mine and never belong to anyone else
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hy Weiss, Johnny Mitchell, Robert Carr
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