You Belong to Me
Rose McGowan Lyrics


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See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Just remember darlin' all the while
You belong to me

See the market place in Old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember when a dream appears
You belong to me

I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too, and blue

Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember 'til you're home again
You belong to me

(This portion, sung by background singers,
omitted in later release)
(I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too, and blue)

Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain




Just remember 'til you're home again
You belong to me

Overall Meaning

In Rose McGowan's song "You Belong To Me," the lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone who is in a long distance relationship. The lyrics are a message to a lover who is traveling or living far away. The singer of the song encourages their lover to explore the world, but also reminds them that they belong to each other. The verses describe different landscapes and experiences, from the pyramids along the Nile to the market place in Old Algiers, to flying over the ocean in a silver plane and seeing the jungle when it's wet with rain. The chorus, "You belong to me," is repeated throughout the song, serving as a reminder that no matter how far they travel, they still belong to each other.


The lyrics also express the singer's fear of loneliness, as they sing "I'll be so alone without you, maybe you'll be lonesome too, and blue." The repetition of "you belong to me" could also be interpreted as a way for the singer to reassure themselves that their lover will return, and that they'll be together again. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feeling of a long distance relationship, where each partner is free to explore the world but also deeply connected to each other.


Line by Line Meaning

See the pyramids along the Nile
Observing ancient wonders in a foreign land


Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Enjoying the natural beauty of an exotic location


Just remember darlin' all the while
Don't forget that you are mine


You belong to me
You are mine and no one else's


See the market place in Old Algiers
Exploring the culture and commerce of another city


Send me photographs and souvenirs
Sharing memories and experiences with a loved one


Just remember when a dream appears
Don't forget about us even when pursuing personal aspirations


I'll be so alone without you
Feeling lost and empty without my partner


Maybe you'll be lonesome too, and blue
Hoping that my partner also misses me


Fly the ocean in a silver plane
Traveling far and wide to new destinations


See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Experiencing the raw beauty of nature in a remote location


Just remember 'til you're home again
Don't forget about me until we're reunited


You belong to me
No matter where you go, you are still mine




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