I Am Yours (If You Are Mine)
Tracy Chapman · Let It Rain [2002]
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.

