Say You'll Be Mine
The Bundys Lyrics

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I've been told,
Love is patient, love is kind.
They were simple words,
Until you walked into my life.
I'll run all through the town,
A crowd of people gathered around.
I'd run into the near, I have some things you need to hear.

Everyone's watching now, they followed me down.
But, when I'm with you it seems there's no one around.
Cause, when you know it's right,
There's no sense in wasting time.
I'm already yours my dear, say you'll be mine.

(Say you'll be mine)
(Say you'll be mine)

I... I've been fooled, I've burnt some bridges, broke some rules.
Was lost, and reckless too, but that all changed when I saw you.

Everyone's watching, they followed me down.
But, when I'm with you It seems there's no one around.
Cause, when you know it's right.
There's no sense in wasting time.
I'm already yours my dear, say you'll be mine

(Say you'll be mine)
(Say you'll be mine)

Cause, when you know it's right, there's no sense in wasting time.
I'm already your's my dear, say you'll be mine.

(Say you'll be mine)

(Say you'll be mine)
(Say you'll be mine)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Bundys' song Say You'll Be Mine tell a story of how being in love can change a person's perspective on life. The vocalist starts by recalling the words that describe what love should be like. However, it was only when the person they are singing to walked into their life that they truly understood the meaning of those words. The vocalist then declares their love and tells that person that they have something important to say. This leads to them running through town to find that person, with a crowd following them. But when they are with the person they love, they feel like there is no one else around. They believe that they have found what they were looking for, and that there is no point in wasting any more time. They are already theirs, and they ask that person to say they'll be theirs too.

The chorus repeats the request to say you'll be mine three times. The second verse describes how the singer had made mistakes in the past but their life changed after meeting the love interest. They sing about how when they are with that person, they feel like there is no one else around. They believe that they have found what they were looking for and there is no point in wasting any more time. They are already theirs, and they ask that person to say they'll be theirs too. The chorus repeats again, emphasising the ask for that person to be theirs.

Overall, the song's lyrics express a feeling of newfound love and the desire to have that love reciprocated. It tells a story of how someone has reformed their ways and found something worth fighting for.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been told,
I have heard before that love is a virtue.

Love is patient, love is kind.
Love requires patience and kindness.

They were simple words,
The definition of love seemed basic and straightforward until I met you.

Until you walked into my life.
My perspective on love changed when you entered my life.

I'll run all through the town,
I will shout my love for you from the rooftops.

A crowd of people gathered around.
People have gathered to witness my declaration of love.

I'd run into the near, I have some things you need to hear.
I am willing to go to great lengths to express my feelings for you.

Everyone's watching now, they followed me down.
Others are observing my pursuit of you.

But, when I'm with you it seems there's no one around.
My attention is solely on you when we're together.

Cause, when you know it's right,
When you are certain that your love is genuine,

There's no sense in wasting time.
It is pointless to delay or hesitate in pursuing a relationship.

I'm already yours my dear, say you'll be mine.
I am committed to you and hope that you'll reciprocate my love.

(Say you'll be mine)
Please give me a chance to prove my love for you.

I... I've been fooled, I've burnt some bridges, broke some rules.
I have made mistakes in the past and caused harm to others.

Was lost, and reckless too, but that all changed when I saw you.
I was once directionless and careless until I met you, who gave my life a new meaning.

Cause, when you know it's right.
When you have found the right person to love,

There's no sense in wasting time.
It is important to not delay in expressing your love for them.

I'm already yours my dear, say you'll be mine.
I am already devoted to you, and I hope you'll be mine too.

(Say you'll be mine)
Let's make a commitment to each other and start a relationship.

(Say you'll be mine)
I am ready to take a chance on us, please say you'll be mine.

(Say you'll be mine)
I want to be with you, forever and always.

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