Sandra Ann Lauer (born 18 May 1962), later Sandra Cretu, commonly known und… Read Full Bio ↴Sandra Ann Lauer (born 18 May 1962), later Sandra Cretu, commonly known under her mononymous stage name of Sandra, is a Franco-German pop singer who enjoyed mainstream popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s with a string of European hit singles, produced by her then-husband and musical partner, Michael Cretu, most notably "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" (1985), "In the Heat of the Night" (1985), "Everlasting Love" (1987), "Secret Land" (1988), "Hiroshima" (1990), and "Don't Be Aggressive" (1992). Her albums Into a Secret Land (1988) and Close to Seven (1992) have won Sandra high critical acclaim.

Prior to embarking on a solo career, Sandra was the lead singer of the all-female disco trio Arabesque, which had a massive following in Japan and the Soviet Union. Also, between 1990 and 2001, she provided vocals on album releases of the very successful musical project Enigma, which had top 10 hits in North America and the United Kingdom. A cult star with a devoted fan base, Sandra remains one of the most popular singers of the 1980s in Continental Europe. During the height of her popularity, she even managed to outsell Madonna in a number of countries around the world. With sales in excess of 33 million records worldwide, Sandra has established her position as the most successful German female vocalist.

Albums
The Long Play (1985)
Mirrors (1986)
Into a Secret Land (1988)
Paintings in Yellow (1990)
Close to Seven (1992)
Fading Shades (1995)
The Wheel of Time (2002)
The Art of Love (2007)
Back to Life (2009)
Stay in Touch (2012)

You'll Be Mine
Sandra Lyrics

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(Cretu/Kemmler - Cretu/Hirschburger)
I've never been lyin'
You've never been tryin'
To my jealousy
You're leavin' me every night
If you would change your mind
Just for me
You'll be mine, you'll be mine, be't empty time

Seams to burn us up forever
We had that night an' day
Looks so fine in my mind, we will find
Just the calm where we can hide
I won't delay a promise I made
Hear the poundin' of my heart
Lyin' in the dark
You'll be mine, you'll be mine, take my time
I won't give up
I wanna be lonesome
I don't wanna rely on
Oh my jealousy
It's gonna be for my life
An' if we have no doubt
We can see
You'll be mine, you'll be mine, be't empty time
Seams to burn us up forever
We had that night an' day
Looks so fine in my mind, we will find
Just the calm where we can hide
I won't delay a promise I made
Hear the poundin' of my heart
Lyin' in the dark

You'll be mine, you'll be mine, take my time
I won't give up

Overall Meaning

In Sandra's song "You'll Be Mine," she addresses the doubts and fears that have crept into her mind about her partner's faithfulness. She states that she has never lied to her partner about her feelings, but she is afraid that her partner may not be as committed to the relationship as she is. She is struggling with her jealousy and the fact that her partner leaves her every night. She longs for her partner to change their mind and choose to be with her always. Sandra emphasizes that the only way to make this work is if they both commit to each other, without any doubt or uncertainty.

Throughout the song, Sandra emphasizes the importance of finding a safe and calm space to hide away from the world. This space represents the peace and harmony that she needs in her relationship. She does not want to rely on her jealousy to keep things together. She is fully committed to making the relationship work, and she won't delay in fulfilling the promise she has made to stay committed to her partner. The chorus "you'll be mine, you'll be mine" is a repeated plea for loyalty and devotion from her partner. Overall, the song communicates Sandra's deep desire to have a fulfilling and loyal romantic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I've never been lyin'
I have always been honest

You've never been tryin'
You have never attempted

To my jealousy
My jealousy is the reason

You're leavin' me every night
You leave me every night

If you would change your mind
If you were to change your opinion

Just for me
Only for my benefit

You'll be mine, you'll be mine, be't empty time
If you agree, we will be together without wasting time

Seams to burn us up forever
The passion between us is intense

We had that night an' day
We had good times and bad times

Looks so fine in my mind, we will find
In my thoughts, we see a bright future

Just the calm where we can hide
A place where we will find peace