I Am Yours (If You Are Mine)

Tracy Chapman · Let It Rain [2002]

When all my hopes

And dreams have been betrayed

I stand before you

My hands are empty



I am yours

If you are mine

I am yours

If you are mine



When I fall and stumble

Flat on my face

When I'm shamed and humbled

In disgrace



I am yours

If you are mine

I am yours

If you are mine



When voices call me

To question my faith

When misperception

Taints my love with hate



I am yours

If you are mine

I am yours

If you are mine



When time decides

It won't stop for me

When the hawks and vultures

Are circling



I am yours

If you are mine

I am yours

If you are mine

I Am Yours (If You Are Mine)

Tracy Chapman's 'I Am Yours (If You Are Mine)' appears on her 2002 album Let It Rain, a record that marked a return to the introspective songwriting that defined her early career. Known for her distinctive voice and acoustic guitar work, Chapman often explores themes of love, social justice, and personal resilience. This track continues her tradition of crafting intimate narratives that resonate with listeners through honest emotion and straightforward musical arrangements. While her debut album established her as a major force in folk and singer-songwriter music, later works like Let It Rain demonstrate her enduring ability to evolve while maintaining her signature sound. The song stands as a testament to her consistent artistic vision and her place within the broader landscape of contemporary American music.