Bass-less Detroit garage punk band formed in 1986 by Mick Collins [vocals, … Read Full Bio ↴Bass-less Detroit garage punk band formed in 1986 by Mick Collins [vocals, guitar] (currently of The Dirtbombs fame), Margaret Ann O'Neill [drums], and Dan Kroha [vocals, guitar] (later of the now defunct Demolition Doll Rods). The band released 3 LPs and several 7 inch singles. They disbanded in 1992 and their blues influences have been identified as an important influence on several garage rock bands, such as The White Stripes. Collins went on to form Blacktop and, as aforementioned, The Dirtbombs. They reunited around 2019 and are still playing.

You'll Be Mine
The Gories Lyrics

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Your so nice, your so fine
How I wish, you were mine
Baby, I need your love

You'll be mine you'll be mine
You'll be mine

You so sweet, you so true

That is why, I love you
Baby, I need your love you'll be mine
You'll be mine you'll be mine

Tell me pretty baby, is you gonna try
If you say it baby, hang on baby
Till the day I die

It's so true, I love you
I don't care, what you do
Baby, I need your love

You'll be mine you'll be mine
You'll be mine

Tell me, pretty baby, is you gonna try
If you say it baby
Hang on baby till the day I die

That is true, I lovе you
I don't care, what you do
Baby, I need your lovin'

You'll be mine you'll bе mine

You'll be mine you'll be mine
You'll be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Gories's song "You'll Be Mine" reflect a yearning and desperate desire for love and a longing to possess the person they are singing about. The singer expresses their admiration for the person, describing them as nice, fine, sweet, and true. They confess their love and need for their affection, repeatedly stating, "Baby, I need your love, you'll be mine." The repetition of the phrase "you'll be mine" emphasizes the singer's determination and belief that they can win the person's heart.

The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer expressing their devotion and declaring their love for the person. They implore the person to try and reciprocate their feelings, promising to hold on to their love until the day they die. The repeated phrase "you'll be mine" serves as a reassurance and a plea for the person to eventually become theirs.

Line by Line Meaning

Your so nice, your so fine
You are kind and excellent

How I wish, you were mine
I desire to have you as mine

Baby, I need your love
Darling, I require your affection

You'll be mine you'll be mine
You will belong to me

You so sweet, you so true
You are exceptionally delightful and trustworthy

That is why, I love you
That is the reason why I adore you

Baby, I need your love you'll be mine
Darling, I require your affection and you will be mine

Tell me pretty baby, is you gonna try
Inform me, my lovely darling, will you make an effort

If you say it baby, hang on baby
If you express it, my dear, hold on

Till the day I die
Until the day of my death

It's so true, I love you
It is absolutely genuine, I love you