If You Were Mine
Taylor Dayne Lyrics


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I see you out in places
Almost every night, my love
Empty smiles and lonely faces
Leaning towards the glow of your light
Can't get enough
Now me, I always wonder
What's goin' on inside
What's with that cover that you keep your heart under?
Are you just draggin' it along for the ride?
'Cause if you were mine baby, baby
I would give you the world
There'd be no reason for you to keep hidin'

You know I'll cherish your heart and soul
Oh, if you were mine, yeah
If you were mine
I offer you the treasure
Now baby won't you turn the key
Can you deal with the pleasure
Of the love that's burnin' in me?
It's burnin' me
Well every night is heaven
When there's real love in your touch
Darlin' I promise I can give you forever
What would you do if I, if I loved you that much?

[Chorus]
I'd love you and cherish you
Forever and a day
And I'd give you everything that I am
Baby, if you would just stay
Oh baby, if you would just stay

[Chorus]





I'll cherish your heart and soul
If you were mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Taylor Dayne's song "If You Were Mine" are about a person who sees someone they love out in public every night. They describe this person as having "empty smiles and lonely faces," and wondering what is "goin' on inside" them. They ask whether this person is hiding their heart and dragging it along for the ride. The lyrics express a desire to be with this person and offer them everything in the world. The singer offers to cherish their heart and soul and promises to give them real love forever.


The song is a powerful declaration of love and commitment. It suggests that the singer is deeply in love with the other person and is willing to do anything to make them happy. The lyrics reveal a sense of yearning and longing for the other person, and a deep desire to be with them forever. The singer is offering their heart and soul, and is asking the other person to do the same. The song is a beautiful expression of love and devotion, and it highlights the power of love to conquer all obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

I see you out in places
I observe you in different locales


Almost every night, my love
Nearly every night, my affection


Empty smiles and lonely faces
Fake smiles and desolate expressions


Leaning towards the glow of your light
Moving towards the radiance of your aura


Can't get enough
I desire more of you


Now me, I always wonder
As for me, I always contemplate


What's goin' on inside
What is happening internally


What's with that cover that you keep your heart under?
What is the reason behind hiding your heart?


Are you just draggin' it along for the ride?
Are you merely carrying your heart without any intent?


'Cause if you were mine baby, baby
Because if you were my lover


I would give you the world
I would present you with everything


There'd be no reason for you to keep hidin'
There would be no cause for you to continue hiding


You know I'll cherish your heart and soul
You are aware that I will value your heart and spirit


Oh, if you were mine, yeah
Oh, if you were my companion


If you were mine
If you were my lover


I offer you the treasure
I propose to share my riches


Now baby won't you turn the key
Now, please, can you unlock your heart?


Can you deal with the pleasure
Can you handle the joy


Of the love that's burnin' in me?
Of the love that's smoldering in me?


It's burnin' me
It's consuming me


Well every night is heaven
Each night is paradise


When there's real love in your touch
When you touch with true love


Darlin' I promise I can give you forever
My dear, I guarantee you a lifetime


What would you do if I, if I loved you that much?
What action would you take if I genuinely loved you to that extent?


I'd love you and cherish you
I would love and honor you


Forever and a day
Eternally and beyond


And I'd give you everything that I am
I would provide you with everything that I possess


Baby, if you would just stay
My darling, if you could remain with me


Oh baby, if you would just stay
Oh my love, if you could only stay


I'll cherish your heart and soul
I will value your heart and spirit




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY E COHEN, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, TAYLOR DAYNE

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