In its earlier days, the band had duel vocals performed by De Marrais and Fischer; later, De Marrais would become the lead vocalist in the majority of their songs. The band's many tours and intimate live shows at venues such as Brooklyn's Northsix (now Music Hall of Williamsburg), Washington, D.C.'s The Black Cat, Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and Chapel Hill's Cat's Cradle helped to grow its fan base and fuel album sales.
On November 6, 2006, the band announced, through Pitchfork Media, that the December 16th show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom would be their last. They played one more show on December 17th at Northsix, which De Marrais referred to as "home" because it also served as the band's rehearsal space.
The band reformed in 2014 with a reunion show at Bowery Ballroom on December 31. Additional shows were added for February 14 and April 18, 2015 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago and Union Transfer in Philadelphia, respectively.
In 2017 the band released S/T, their first album in 11 years.
Make You Mine
Rainer Maria Lyrics
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Can you make all the tones in my head?
What you couldn't find in books--
and you've broken every spine--
is that I'll make,
I'll make you mine.
I'll make you mine,
And I promise that I will send my fears away.
I could tame all the tigers in your bloodstream.
Can you lay all my ghosts in their graves?
But what you couldn't find in books
(and you've broken every spine)
is that I'll make,
I'll make you mine.
Yeah, I'll make,
I'll make you mine.
I'll make you mine,
'cause I love you so, tonight.
And I promise that I will send my fears away.
I'm make you mine, mine, mine,
mine, mine, mine.
And I'll send my fears away.
I know you're sad
and I think it's my fault.
I know you're sad
and I think it's my fault.
But your mother said
don't call unless you can be there,
yeah, be there.
I'll make you mine,
'cause I love you SO, tonight.
And I promise that I will send my fears away.
I'll make you mine, mine, mine,
mine, mine, mine.
I'll send my fears away.
The lyrics to Rainer Maria's song Make You Mine are about two lovers who promise to be there for each other despite the emotional baggage they carry. The song is rich in metaphors, referencing bones, tones, tigers, and ghosts, to convey the idea that the singers know each other inside out, flaws and all. The opening lines, "Can you name all the bones in my body?/ Can you make all the tones in my head?" are a clever way of asking if the other person knows everything there is to know about them. The line "I could tame all the tigers in your bloodstream" suggests the idea of a wild, untamed spirit that needs to be understood and accepted.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency, as if the singers need to reassure each other that they won't abandon the relationship. The repetition of the line "I'll make you mine" reflects this desire to hold onto each other tightly. The lines "I know you're sad/ and I think it's my fault" suggest that the singers have had some problems in the past, but are willing to work through them. The final lines, "But your mother said/ don't call unless you can be there," suggest that the singers need to be present for each other, no matter what challenges they may face.
Overall, Make You Mine is a heartfelt love song about two people who see each other's flaws but choose to love each other deeply anyway. It's a song about taking risks, being vulnerable, and promising to be there for each other always.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you name all the bones in my body?
Do you truly know me and understand every part of who I am?
Can you make all the tones in my head?
Are you able to comprehend and connect with my deepest thoughts and emotions?
What you couldn't find in books--
There are certain things about me that cannot be learned from traditional sources of information.
and you've broken every spine--
Despite your attempts to figure me out, you have yet to fully understand me.
is that I'll make,
However, I am capable of making a promise to you.
I'll make you mine.
I will do whatever it takes to have you and keep you in my life.
'cause I love you SO, tonight.
My feelings for you are incredibly strong and intense in this moment.
And I promise that I will send my fears away.
I commit to letting go of any anxieties or doubts that may hinder our relationship.
I could tame all the tigers in your bloodstream.
I am willing to confront and overcome any challenges or obstacles you may face.
Can you lay all my ghosts in their graves?
Will you help me let go of my own past struggles and negative experiences?
But what you couldn't find in books
Despite your attempts to understand me intellectually, there are certain intangible aspects of who I am that cannot be written or learned.
(and you've broken every spine)
Even though you may have tried to, you have failed to grasp the entirety of my being.
is that I'll make,
But, once again, I am able to make a promise to you.
I'll make you mine.
I will not give up until you are fully mine in every way possible.
I know you're sad
I am aware of the emotional pain you are experiencing.
and I think it's my fault.
I believe that I may have contributed to your sadness in some way.
But your mother said
Despite my guilt, your mother warned me to stay away if I couldn't provide proper support.
don't call unless you can be there,
She does not want me to reach out to you if I am not willing to fully support you.
yeah, be there.
She expects me to be there for you in every way possible if I choose to pursue you.
I'll make you mine,
Despite the challenges we may face, I am still determined to have you in my life.
mine, mine, mine,
I want you to know that you are mine and I will not let anyone else have you.
And I'll send my fears away.
I will not let any doubts or negative thoughts prevent me from pursuing this relationship with you.
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mouthbreathers
Wow - such an incredible band!
1thess523
You could fit this in perfect at the end of an 80's Breakfast Club,Sixteen Candles,Some Kind Of Wonderful type movie
Jonas Abry
Such an underrated band.
Daniel Jupiter
They got back together a couple years ago, or at least put out another record, that proved a great return
They was always about as amazing as you can imagine live-see them if you can
B Layne
Brings back good memories...
1thess523
If you want to hear a similar style instrumental check out "Millhouse Live Instrumental 1", it's got a guy with a blue shirt jumping in the air (that's me 17yrs ago and about 30lbs lighter). I would record our practices and we did this song before I left the band and never got to play it live but it turned out pretty good for a home recording on a mini boom box. We were a pop punk band from the mid 90's
MF DOOM
@lunarsorrow3 based
Alex Gordon
love these people. :) saw them at a few house shows in houston tx... ah the memories.
Jason Storey
they're so brilliant. one of the major sadnesses of my llife full of sadnesses is that they were broken up for 10 years.. we lost out on at least 2 amazing and cathartic albums.
Jonathan Walters
as a 44 yr old man I now understand what a 12 yr old girl feels for the latest boy band crush, in that any gal that could sing me this could rip out my heart an do what ever the fk they want with it.....
P.S that sounded way more creeepy than intended