Mine – English Lyrics

• By: Taylor Swift

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a heartfelt journey into the world of "Mine" by Taylor Swift, a song that beautifully narrates the story of finding true love despite past heartbreaks. Through its vivid storytelling and relatable emotions, this song offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into English vocabulary related to relationships, fears, and hope. You'll grasp expressions of vulnerability and enduring affection, making it a perfect track to enhance your understanding of nuanced English in everyday conversations and emotional contexts.

[English]

♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ You were in college working part time waitin' tables ♪

♪ Left a small town, never looked back ♪

♪ I was a flight risk with a fear of falling ♪

♪ Wonderin' why we bother with love if it never lasts ♪

♪ I say, "Can you believe it?" ♪

♪ As we're lyin' on the couch ♪

♪ The moment I could see it ♪

♪ Yes, yes, I can see it now ♪

♪ Do you remember, we were sittin' there by the water? ♪

♪ You put your arm around me for the first time ♪

♪ You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter ♪

♪ You are the best thing that's ever been mine ♪

♪ Flash forward and we're takin' on the world together ♪

♪ And there's a drawer of my things at your place ♪

♪ You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded ♪

♪ You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes ♪

♪ But we got bills to pay ♪

♪ We got nothing figured out ♪

♪ When it was hard to take ♪

♪ Yes, yes, this is what I thought about ♪

♪ Do you remember, we were sittin' there by the water? ♪

♪ You put your arm around me for the first time ♪

♪ You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter ♪

♪ You are the best thing that's ever been mine ♪

♪ Do you remember all the city lights on the water? ♪

♪ You saw me start to believe for the first time ♪

♪ You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter ♪

♪ You are the best thing that's ever been mine ♪

♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh ♪

♪ And I remember that fight, 2:30 A.M ♪

♪ As everything was slipping right out of our hands ♪

♪ I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street ♪

♪ Braced myself for the goodbye ♪

♪ 'Cause that's all I've ever known ♪

♪ Then you took me by surprise ♪

♪ You said, "I'll never leave you alone" ♪

♪ You said, "I remember how we felt sitting by the water ♪

♪ And every time I look at you, it's like the first time ♪

♪ I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter ♪

♪ She is the best thing that's ever been mine" ♪

♪ Hold on, make it last ♪

♪ Hold on, never turn back ♪

♪ You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter ♪

♪ You are the best thing that's ever been mine ♪

♪ Do you believe it? Hold on ♪

♪ We're gonna make it now. Hold on ♪

♪ And I can see it ♪

♪ I can see it now ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
college /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ B1	noun - an educational institution for higher learning
fear /fɪr/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	noun - a clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell
rebel /ˈrɛbəl/ B2	noun - a person who opposes or fights against authority or control
careless /ˈkɛr.ləs/ B2	adjective - not giving enough attention to what one does
best /bɛst/ A1	adjective - of the highest quality, standard, or level
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/ B1	verb - to cause someone to feel shock or amazement
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
fight /faɪt/ A2	noun - a violent confrontation between people
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects, items, or concepts

Key Grammar Structures

• You were in college working part time waitin' tables

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense (Describing an ongoing action in the past)

  ➔ The sentence uses "were working" to indicate an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past, emphasizing the ongoing nature of working while in college.

• Wonderin' why we bother with love if it never lasts

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Implied Zero Conditional)

  ➔ This expresses a general truth. "If" is implied: "Wondering why we bother with love *if* it never lasts." It suggests a result that always happens when the condition is met.

• The moment I could see it

  ➔ Past Simple with Modal Verb 'could'

  ➔ "Could" indicates past ability or possibility. Here, it expresses that at a specific moment in the past, she gained the ability to see or understand something.

• You are the best thing that's ever been mine

  ➔ Superlative Adjective with Present Perfect Tense in a Relative Clause

  ➔ "Best" is the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of goodness. "That's ever been mine" is a relative clause using the present perfect to describe an experience up to the present moment.

• Flash forward and we're takin' on the world together

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (Describing an action in the present that is viewed as temporary or as part of a plan.)

  ➔ "We're takin' on" uses the present continuous to describe something actively happening or something planned in the near future. The "flash forward" emphasizes the change and sets the scene for the present moment of the song. The use of present continuous here is more figurative, implying that the relationship is actively engaging with life together.

• You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (Describing habitual actions or general truths)

  ➔ The present simple is used to describe habitual actions. Here, it indicates that the person in the song consistently learns secrets and figures out the reasons behind the narrator's guarded nature, implying repeated observations and understanding.

• You said, "I'll never leave you alone"

  ➔ Future Simple Tense (Using 'will' for a promise or a declaration of intent)

  ➔ "I'll never leave you alone" uses "will" (contracted to "'ll") to express a firm promise. It's a strong declaration of future action, indicating a commitment to always be present and supportive.

• And every time I look at you, it's like the first time

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with 'like' used for comparison.

  ➔ The sentence uses present simple for a recurring feeling, emphasizing its consistent nature. The word "like" is used to compare the current feeling of looking at the person to the feeling of the first time.