Since Mutemath released its first EP in late 2004 and hit the road in 2005, their musical style has transformed over the years. By the time of their 2006 self-titled debut, their blending of adverse genres earned them a reputation as one of modern music’s most daring young groups. By 2007, they found themselves Grammy nominated and declared by Alternative Press as “the #1 band you need to see live before you die.” But in the band almost broke up during the making of their sophomore album Armistice. “It was a risk we had to take,” says King looking back on what they set out to accomplish for Armistice. “This record was by far the most painful music-making experience I’ve ever had, but also the one I’m most proud of.”
The band is best known for the 2007 single “Typical”, taken from their 2006 self titled album. The song’s innovative backwards video was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 for Best Short Form Music Video. Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, Darren King poked fun at the somewhat futile nomination : "For the rest of our career, we get to say "Grammy nominated band." We don't have to say what it was for. (Laughing)." Mutemath re-enacted the "Typical" video during a live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, using the same reverse playback technique used in the original video. The song also peaked at #33 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
The band has contributed songs to various films such as Twilight, Transformers, Never Back Down, The Stepfather, The Rocker, and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
Alongside contributing songs to film and product endorsements, Mutemath has appeared on every major late night television program including: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
In April 2011, it was announced on their official website that founding guitarist Greg Hill had left the band in October 2010. The new album was recorded with other band members filling in on guitar and a new guitarist, Todd Gummerman, was named shortly after Odd Soul was released and he features in most music videos from the album.
You are Mine
Mutemath Lyrics
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Consuming thoughts, consuming time
They hold high their prized possession
That defines the meaning of their life
[Chorus]
You are mine (x2)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine, all mine
You are mine
There are objects of affection
That can mesmerize the soul
There is always one addiction
That just cannot be controlled
You are mine (x2)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine (x3)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine
You are mine (x2)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine (x3)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine
You are mine
You are mine
You are
You are
You are mine (x4)
Everyone has their obsession
Consuming thoughts, consuming time
They hold high their prized possession
They hold high their prized possession
You are mine (x2)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine (x3)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine
The lyrics of MUTEMATH's song You Are Mine suggest that people have their own obsessions that consume their thoughts and time. These obsessions are their prized possessions, and they define the meaning of their lives. The chorus repeats the phrase "You are mine" several times, implying that the obsession mentioned in the first part is the subject of the singer's affection.
The song suggests that people can be obsessed with objects or ideas that can mesmerize the soul despite the fact that some of these objects can be out of control. The singer seems to be saying "you are mine" to the object of his obsession, which offers the possibility that the song is a love song to the obsession or a person.
Overall, the song speaks to the primal nature of love and possession, expressing the point that these two things are inextricably linked.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone has their obsession
Every person has something they are intensely fixated on
Consuming thoughts, consuming time
Their mind is consumed by thoughts of this obsession, taking up much of their time and attention
They hold high their prized possession
They value this thing above all else
That defines the meaning of their life
This obsession gives their life significance and purpose
You are mine (x2)
The singer is stating that the person referred to is under their control, like an object of possession
You are mine, all mine
The singer is emphasizing their ownership of the person
There are objects of affection
Certain things can make a person feel deeply attached, almost as though they are in love
That can mesmerize the soul
These objects of affection have the power to captivate a person entirely
There is always one addiction
There is always one obsession that cannot be overcome or resisted
That just cannot be controlled
The hold this addiction has on someone is too strong to fight
You are
The singer is emphasizing that the person is owned by them
You are mine (x4)
The repetition is emphasizing the strength of the singer's hold over the person
They hold high their prized possession
Repeating this line emphasizes the value people put on their obsessions
You are mine (x2)
Repeating this line reminds the person they are under the control of the singer
You are mine, all mine
The repetition emphasizes the sense of possession the singer feels over the person
You are mine (x3)
Again, the singer is reminding the person of their ownership
You are mine, all mine
The final repetition emphasizes how complete their ownership is
You are mine
The song ends with a final reminder of the person's ownership
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: PAUL MEANY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iridiumMirror
Like The Police's "Every Step You Take", this has the potential to be a tremendously misunderstood song. This is not a love song, this is not about a healthy relationshio, but It is all the more powerful for that:
Everyone has their obsession
Consuming thoughts, consuming time
They hold high their prized possession
That defines the meaning of their life
You are mine (x2)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine (x3)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine
There are objects of affection
That can mesmerize the soul
There is always one addiction
That just cannot be controlled
You are mine (x2)
You are mine, all mine
You are mine (x3)
You are mine, all mine
Everyone has their obsession
Consuming thoughts, consuming time
They hold high their prized possession
They hold high their prized possession
@Linkthebest1990
To everyone who's reading this: you have a great taste of music
@thewokebreaker
Facts
@hahnsmantra7276
It's because of that shuffle on the drums.
It's magical
@Sohelanthropus
Thanks G, you too
@hahnsmantra7276
Just so everyone knows, this song grabbed your soul because of that shuffle on the drums.... It'll make any tune flow right in the pocket...
@Undomiel92
They deserve at least 1mln views... What's wrong with people...
@avenarius7252
Most have taste for shit in a nutshell.
@jamesandgames623
+Undomiel27 no one listens anymore my friend!.
@Undomiel92
+Ron Dunbar So call me no one then...
@jamesandgames623
+Undomiel27 well, i can't. you listened!