What's Yours Is Mine
The Raconteurs Lyrics


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There ain't no difference between yours and mine
I think about this almost every time

So listen very closely
'Cause I'm only gonna say it twice

Kid why you think that you can blow my mind?
Listen, I think about this nearly every time

Listen very closely
'Cause I'm only gonna say it twice
And if I have to say it again
It's probably bad advice

Yours is mine
Yours is mine
Yours is mine
Yours is mine
Yours is mine
Yours is mine
Yours is mine

Yours is mine

There ain't no difference between yours and mine
I think about this nearly every time

It doesn't matter where you draw the line
I'm gonna cross it almost every time

Pay attention to me
'Cause I'm only gonna do it again

What's yours is mine




What's mine is yours
What's yours is mine

Overall Meaning

The overarching theme of The Raconteurs’ song “What’s Yours is Mine” is one of greed, entitlement, and the idea that nothing really belongs to anyone. The chorus of “yours is mine” suggests a certain level of entitlement to belongings that may not inherently belong to the individual. Despite being warned to “listen very closely” because they will only “say it twice,” the singer repeats this message multiple times. The line “there ain’t no difference between yours and mine, I think about this almost every time” establishes the lack of distinction between what belongs to someone else and what belongs to oneself. The singer questions “Kid why you think that you can blow my mind?” which could be interpreted as questioning why another individual would try to impress them with their possessions or intellect. The emphasis on “Listen very closely ‘cause I’m only gonna say it twice” in combination with the repeated chant of “Yours is mine” adds a sense of urgency to the message, while the line “and if I have to say it again, it’s probably bad advice” implies that the listener should already know this message.


Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on humanity’s tendency towards greed and a lack of value or appreciation for what belongs to others. The singer repeatedly stresses that they will take what they want, no matter where the line is drawn. The line “it doesn’t matter where you draw the line, I’m gonna cross it almost every time” suggests that boundaries and limits are insignificant to the singer, and that they will do anything to possess what they desire.


Line by Line Meaning

There ain't no difference between yours and mine
The singer believes that there is no meaningful difference between what belongs to them and what belongs to others.


I think about this almost every time
This belief is something the singer thinks about frequently.


So listen very closely
The singer wants their audience to pay close attention to the message they are about to deliver.


'Cause I'm only gonna say it twice
The artist will only repeat their message once, so their audience needs to focus on understanding it the first time around.


Kid why you think that you can blow my mind?
The artist addresses a specific individual and questions why they believe they can impress or surprise them.


If I have to say it again It's probably bad advice
If the singer needs to repeat themselves, it is likely not a good idea to follow their guidance.


Yours is mine Yours is mine Yours is mine Yours is mine Yours is mine Yours is mine Yours is mine
Repetition of the phrase 'Yours is mine' emphasizes the singer's message that there is no meaningful difference between what belongs to them and what belongs to others.


There ain't no difference between yours and mine
The artist reiterates their belief that there is no meaningful difference between what belongs to them and what belongs to others.


It doesn't matter where you draw the line I'm gonna cross it almost every time
The artist disregards boundaries that others put in place and intends to take what they want regardless.


Pay attention to me 'Cause I'm only gonna do it again
The artist warns their audience to pay careful attention to them, as they will continue to disregard boundaries and take what they want.


What's yours is mine What's mine is yours What's yours is mine
Repetition of the phrase 'What's yours is mine' emphasizes the singer's belief that there is no meaningful difference between what belongs to them and what belongs to others.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brendan Benson, John Anthony White

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