You belong to me
Sherk Lyrics


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

See the market place in old Algiers;
Send me photographs and souveniers;
Just remember when a dream appears
You belong to me.

And I'm always so alone without you;
Maybe you'll be lonesome, too?

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

I'm always so alone without you;
Maybe you'll be lonesome, too?

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




Just remember 'till you're home again
You belong to me.

Overall Meaning

The song "You Belong to Me" in Shrek may appear to be a romantic tune at first, but upon closer inspection, there is a hint of possessiveness in the lyrics that may indicate an unhealthy relationship dynamic. The lyrics describe the singer wanting their significant other to see incredible sights around the world, but the constant repetition of "you belong to me" implies that the singer feels entitled to their partner and may not respect their autonomy. The line "Just remember when a dream appears, you belong to me" suggests that the singer wants to be the sole focus of their partner's dreams and aspirations, which can be seen as suppressing their individuality.


The lyrics also express the loneliness the singer feels when they are away from their partner, but instead of encouraging independence and self-growth, they rely on the perceived possession of their partner to fulfill their emotional needs. The phrase "Maybe you'll be lonesome, too?" is a subtle attempt to guilt their partner into remaining loyal, even when they are apart. Additionally, the idea of flying a silver plane and seeing the wet jungle evoke a sense of luxury and privilege that may imply that the singer is trying to appease their partner with material possessions rather than genuine affection.


Line by Line Meaning

See the pyramids along the Nile;
Take a look at the amazing pyramids near the Nile river;


Watch the sunrise from a tropic isle;
Observe the sun rising from a beautiful tropical island;


Just remember darlin', all the while,
My love, please always remember that no matter where you go, you belong to me;


See the market place in old Algiers;
Witness the lively market scene in Algiers;


Send me photographs and souvenirs;
Send me some reminders and memories of your trip;


Just remember when a dream appears
When you see a beautiful dream, always keep in mind that you are mine;


You belong to me.
You are always mine and I love you.


And I'm always so alone without you;
I feel incomplete and lonely when you are not here with me;


Maybe you'll be lonesome, too?
I wonder if you feel the same way I do.


Fly the ocean in a silver plane;
Travel over the ocean in a modern airplane;


See the jungle when it's wet with rain;
Experience the rainforest during the rainy season;


Just remember 'till you're home again
Always keep in mind until you come back home again;


You belong to me.
You are mine and I will always love you.




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@summercoolgirlo

See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Just remember darling all the while
You belong to me
See the market place in old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember til your dream appears
You belong to me
I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you be lonesome too and blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rains
Just remember till you home again
You belong to me
I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you be lonesome too and blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rains
Just remember till you home again
You belong to me



All comments from YouTube:

@TheFunnysmile123

While Disney is beautiful, heart warming, and magical, I think Dreamworks cuts down deep to the core of true emotion. They give us characters we can relate to. Imperfect characters with real problems like humility, modesty, and trying to fit in amongst disapproving piers. I'm not saying Disney doesn't have any of those qualities, but Dreamworks expresses it with greater, more realistic, details. :)

@wooddent2966

True, i LOVE Shark Tale

@a_sock_puppet__vods7969

Wooddent we don’t talk about that one

@coltafanan

Used to be. Now we got Trolls, Home, and Abominable. Dreamworks lost their way

@TheJeremiahMolina

I'll raise your Dreamworks by a PIXAR!

@TFrills

More specifically, the first Shrek movie does. I wasn't really a fan of Shark Tale.

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@bebeyingying

No matter how many years have passed, I still will melt in this song.

@blackkitty369

Same here!

@anastasiabananastasia

love it

@noahsmith4877

Me to

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