My Mine

Jhené Aiko's song 'My Mine' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and lingering memories of a past relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone struggling to move on from a love that once was, but now only exists in memories that refuse to fade. The repetition of the phrase 'Memories sinkin', deep in, leakin' in my mine' emphasizes the inescapable nature of these thoughts, as they continuously resurface, making it difficult for the narrator to forget and move forward.

The song captures the essence of regret and longing, as the narrator reflects on the past and the mistakes made. Lines like 'I was not careful, That is all your fault, You let me fall' suggest a sense of blame and self-reproach, highlighting the complexity of emotions involved in the aftermath of a breakup. The desire to return to simpler times, as expressed in 'Remembering when we kept it a basic, I wanna go back so that I could taste it,' underscores the yearning for a time when things were less complicated and the relationship was still intact.

Aiko's soulful delivery and the melancholic tone of the song further enhance the feeling of being 'buried alive here inside a nightmare,' where the absence of the loved one creates a void that seems impossible to fill. The lyrics 'I'd trade it all for you' and 'What do I care for? What are you here for? If you're not there when I call?' reveal the depth of the narrator's love and the pain of unfulfilled expectations. Ultimately, the song is a poignant exploration of the struggle to let go and the hope for eventual healing, as the narrator resolves to be 'ok, Once you get out my mind.'