Allegedly, the lyrics for the song were taken entirely from Valentine’s Day candy hearts. However, this was more likely an initial conceptual guideline for the creation of the song, as opposed to a description for how it was actually executed.
The song contains variations on classic candy hearts l...
[Intro]
Uh, speed zone up here, Tim
[Verse 1]
I never thought of this as funny
It speaks another world to me
I wanna be your Easter bunny
I wanna be your Christmas tree
I'll strip the world that you must live in
Of all its godforsaken greed
I'll ply the tar out of your feathers
I'll pluck the thorns out of your feet
[Chorus]
You and me
You and me
You and me
[Verse 2]
And if I choose your sanctuary
I want to wash you with my hair
I want to drink of sacred fountains
And find the riches hidden there
I'll eat the lotus and peyote
I want to hear the caged bird sing
I want the secrets of the temple
I want the finger with the ring
[Chorus]
You and me
You and me
You and me
[Verse 3]
And if you make me your religion
I'll give you all the room you need
I'll be the drawing of your breath
I'll be the cup if you should bleed
I'll be the sky above the Ganges
I'll be the vast and stormy sea
I'll be the lights that guide you inward
I'll be the visions you will see
The visions you will see
You will see
You will see
[Chorus]
You and me
You and me
You and me
You and me
You and me
You and me
Be Mine was written by Michael Stipe & Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Bill Berry.
Be Mine was produced by Scott Litt & R.E.M..