I know that there's a reason why I need to be alone
I need to find a silent place that I can call my own
Is it mine, oh Lord is it mine?

You know I get so weary from the battles in this life
And there's many times it seems that you're the only hope in sight
Is it mine?
Oh Lord is it mine?

When everything's dark
And nothing seems right
There's nothing to win
And there's no need to fight

I never cease to wonder at the cruelty of this land
But it seems a time of sadness is a time to understand
Is it mine?
Oh Lord is it mine?

When everything's dark
And nothing seems right
You don't have to win
And there's no need to fight

If only I could find a way
To feel your sweetness through the day
The love that shines around me could be mine
So give us an answer, won't you?
We know what we have to do
There must be a thousand voices
Trying to get through


Lyrics submitted by cheeky_munkeys42, edited by rene142526

Lord Is It Mine Lyrics as written by Roger Hodgson Richard Davies

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    General Comment

    An excellent substitute for a prayer before one goes to bed.

    nothingbettertodoon October 11, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    The song is about the daily struggles in life. The things we see and the things we deal with sometimes put a lotta strain on all of us. Deep down most people just want the simple things and find what they cherish in life and sometimes they ask the question "Oh Lord Is It Mine ?"

    jethroaqualungon July 31, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This is probably there best song but no comments????Wow. This in my opinion is a song about the last step before giving up. The last gasp. He is to the point of religon but not sure. "There must be a thousand voices trying to get through" are people praying but getting no answers. He wants control but but there must be a higher calling running the show. Davies soft piano really gives this song its greatness.

    funexperton July 20, 2007   Link
  • 0
    My Interpretation

    I've always felt that this song was related to some disasterous event. Maybe a lot of people died? He is wondering if it is alright to want to be alone to try to understand what has just happened. He knows that God can comfort everyone that is praying with an answer as to why it happened. I think he expresses a lot of deep feelings that people have about the suffering on this planet. A beautiful song that touches hearts. By the way, there is an answer. I hope Davies and the boys have found it...

    triumphrideron November 16, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I feel hodgerson was very spiritual and Davies an atheist. Maybe a clash of heads too. I'm with Davies though.

    Truemindon November 05, 2010   Link
  • 0
    Song Meaning

    No doubt the song has a clear Christian favour to it, as well as 'Even in the Quietest Moments' and a few others. Hodgson is very explicit in his praying attitude, and along with atheist Rick Davies they create the artistic and thematic tension that makes Supertramp so interesting and put it to an end too.

    The plain way he speaks to the Lord and the peace and calm that comes from the music speak of a spiritual reach that sums up a long search. But it's not peasant or pretentious, just open hearted and honest. And it works.

    Orabidooon September 10, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Lots of lines missing in the lyrics above, but the son itself is truly amazing. Touching, subtle. We all have times in which we look to anything for help, and in this case he is asking god. The song is easier to understand when you've had a situation that has left you asking god, "Why?"

    FanOfFans88on July 05, 2013   Link
  • 0
    My Interpretation

    It's about a man wondering if this woman might be the one he'll share the rest of his life with. He's asking God if this woman is the one. Hence, "Lord is it mine?" Basically asking, "Is her heart mine?" He's lonely. He's depressed. He wants to share his life with somebody else. He understands that there are others praying and asking for different things, but he really wants to know if this woman is truly the one.

    will100000on May 03, 2014   Link
  • 0
    Song Meaning

    Love.

    He keeps asking, "Is it mine?"

    Then, "If only I could find a way To feel your sweetness through the day The love that shines around me could be mine."

    Daddio104on August 17, 2017   Link
  • 0
    My Interpretation

    This song is about depression and asking for help from a god. He's looking at happiness around him wondering why he doesn't have any. "The love that shines around me could be mine". Could have been caused by some tragedy like someone close to him or some disaster may have just happened and is effecting him personally. Happiness comes from inside not from external forces.

    arbadee105on February 03, 2019   Link

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