I'm Yours
Straight No Chasers Lyrics


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Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
And now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours (I am yours)

(Hey, hey, best believe I'm yours)

Now open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me

Somewhere over the rainbow (hey)
Bluebirds fly (I see them fly)
Birds fly over the rainbow (I am yours)
Why, oh why can't I?

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
So I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what I'm saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

So please don't please don't please don't
There's no need to complicate




'Cause our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Yours / Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Straight No Chaser is a mashup that comprises two popular songs "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. The lyrics are about surrendering to love and living in the moment. In the first verse, the singer confesses that they have fallen for someone who is irresistible and now they intend to give their best effort to win them over. They declare that nothing can stop them, except for divine intervention.


In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that they are not going to waste any more time and that they have found what they were searching for. They urge the listener to let go of their fears and embrace love. The second verse advocates for living in the present and enjoying life while it lasts, without worrying about the future. The chorus is repeated, ending with the line "I'm yours."


The lyrics then transition to the second song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," which is a hopeful song about dreaming of a better future. The singer wishes to escape their current reality and live in a world where everything is beautiful and peaceful. They envy the birds that fly over the rainbow and question why they can't do the same. The song ends with a message of self-acceptance and being content with what one has.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
You have impacted me deeply and I cannot help but feel it.


I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I tried to play it cool around you, but your attractiveness melted away my restraint.


I fell right through the cracks
I slipped through the cracks and found myself lost and alone.


And now I'm trying to get back
I am working hard to get back on track and find my way again.


Before the cool done run out
Before our time together is up, I want to make the most of it.


I'll be giving it my bestest
I will put my full effort and energy into making this work.


And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
Only an act of God could stop me from pursuing this with all my heart.


I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
I believe it's my turn to either succeed or learn an important lesson from this experience.


But I won't hesitate no more, no more
I will not delay or hesitate any longer.


It cannot wait, I'm yours (I am yours)
I am committed to you and will not let anything delay our relationship.


(Hey, hey, best believe I'm yours)
I am your dedicated partner and you can count on me.


Now open up your mind and see like me
Be open to new perspectives and see the world through my eyes.


Open up your plans and damn you're free
Let go of your restrictions and embrace your freedom.


Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
If you search within yourself, you will find an abundance of love.


Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
Enjoy the music of life and the joy it brings as people dance and sing.


We're just one big family
We are all connected and are a part of one big family.


And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
It is our fundamental right as humans to be loved unconditionally.


There's no need to complicate
We don't have to overthink or overcomplicate things.


Our time is short
Our time together is limited and we should make the most of it.


This is our fate, I'm yours
It is our destiny to be together and I am dedicated to fulfilling it.


Someday I'll wish upon a star
One day I will make my dreams come true.


And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
I will be free from my troubles and worries.


Somewhere over the rainbow (hey)
There is a place where everything is perfect and beautiful.


Bluebirds fly (I see them fly)
Even the birds are free and happy in this beautiful place.


Birds fly over the rainbow (I am yours)
Just like the birds, I am yours and belong to you.


Why, oh why can't I?
Why can't I be free and happy like the birds over the rainbow?


I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
I have been overly self-conscious and critical of myself for far too long.


And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
I have been trying too hard to improve myself, even to the point of sacrificing my own well-being.


But my breath fogged up the glass
My own doubts and insecurities have clouded my judgment and made it difficult to see clearly.


So I drew a new face and laughed
I decided to laugh at my own flaws and create a new, positive image of myself.


I guess what I'm saying is there ain't no better reason
What I mean to say is that there is no better reason than love to accept and embrace ourselves, flaws and all.


To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
To let go of our superficial concerns and embrace the natural flow of life.


It's what we aim to do
This is our ultimate goal.


Our name is our virtue
Our reputation and goodness is all we have, and we must protect and uphold it.


So please don't please don't please don't
Please, I beg of you, do not hesitate or delay any longer.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen

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Comments from YouTube:

705Muskoka

If they read this, guys don't ever stop singing as a group .... incredible and absolutely entertaining!

Mark Power

These Dudes are TOTAL ROCKSTARS and I love their music.....no other words, just a big fat W O W !!!!!

melaninfreyja

Why can't people like them be extremely famous. They can sing way better then some stars we know. This world is so unfair.

beano52

meanwhile, Bieber, Cyrus and GaGa rake in millions, sad...

Derk Olthof

Why does it matter how famous they are?

John C

Because it's enough to just be

EJ

They're our little secret

Veasna Sok

Freyja Brugge-Tolud I know that is a very old comment but I feel like the real question is why can't people listen to this type of stuff more often. this is just raw talent unfortunately music isn't about that anymore.

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Kathy Gillen

We saw them 2 weeks ago and they were better than anything you've seen on YouTube.  The audience isn't "dead"--they are so fully engaged that they are in awe of the terrific music.  And the guys are also fully engaged with the audience so the energy is amazing.  I am now a RAVING FAN and I never heard of them before my sister took me to their concert. Make the effort to see them...you won't regret it.  The only advice is to purchase their cds online--the lines waiting to buy them were out the door!

mjsjfk78

I love Straight No Chaser.  I have been a fan for years.  I LOVEEEEEE Mike's voice.  I love every song he sings.  I am so glad he does a lot of the leads. Gah and he is so gorgeous.  Can't wait to see them again in May!

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