Former ballerinas turned songstresses, they released their self-titled debut in 2000 with Epic. The album was met with lukewarm reception, but the girls were undeterred. After moving to New York, they released Light Of The Moon with Universal in 2005, with similar luck. After leaving the label and their manager to make some serious changes, they recorded their third album with producer Roger Greenawalt and after having opened a week's worth of shows for Albert Hammond Jr. [Catherine Pierce's fiancee] in November 2006, the girls were greeted with much more enthusiastic reception and excellent press.
Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge was released in April 2007.
The Pierces recently gained even more press when they were featured on the December 5th episode of the hit TV show, "Gossip Girl".
However, despite Catherine's high-profile celebrity romance with the Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr., the increased publicity didn't translate into sales.
According to the You'll Be Mine Songfacts, the siblings were on the verge of calling it a day when a friend of theirs, Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, offered to produce them. The result was The Pierces fourth album, You & I, their first release after signing to Polydor.
You'll Be Mine
The Pierces Lyrics
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Cover up your eyes so you don't see
If you let me go I'm running fast
One two three count one two three
We could watch the black birds cross the skies
We could count the leaves left on the trees
We could count the teardrops in our eyes
One two three yeah one two three
Now you know now you know
How I feel and I won't back down
Prick your finger on a spinning wheel
But don't make a sound
Drop of blood and now you're taken
For all time
With a kiss you will awaken
And you'll be mine you'll be mine you'll be mine
I could always stay and work it out
Wondering if you still wanted me
But there are so many things to doubt
One two three count one two three
Think that for a moment you were mine
I know that you saw what we could be
But then you went and changed your mind
One two three yeah one two three
One two three yeah one two three
Now you know now you know
How I feel and I won't back down
Prick your finger on a spinning wheel
But don't make a sound
Drop of blood and now you're taken
For all time
With a kiss you will awaken
And you'll be mine
The Pierces's song "You'll Be Mine" is a beautifully written track that depicts a sad and longing story of lost love. In the opening verse, the lyrics suggest that the two lovers could spend time together, "watch the black birds cross the skies," and "count the leaves left on the trees." However, the lyrics show that there is a sense of urgency and insecurity in the relationship as the singer suggests, "If you let me go, I'm running fast. One two three count one two three." In the following verse, the singer expresses that they have doubts about whether they are wanted or not, and they would like to fix things with their lover, but there are too many questions with little answers. The lyric that stands out the most in the entire song is, "Prick your finger on a spinning wheel, but don't make a sound, Drop of blood, and now you're taken for all time, With a kiss, you will awaken, And you'll be mine." This section could be interpreted as an allusion to the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, where the lover needs a kiss to awaken them and become theirs again. The song's bridge reiterates the urgency in the singer's emotions and decisiveness about not backing down from her feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
We could bring a blanket for the grass
Let's go on a picnic and spend some quality time together.
Cover up your eyes so you don't see
Let's shut out the world and focus on each other.
If you let me go I'm running fast
Don't let me go, because I really want to be with you.
One two three count one two three
Let's count to three and start something special.
We could watch the black birds cross the skies
Let's take in the beauty of nature together.
We could count the leaves left on the trees
Let's appreciate the simple things in life, and cherish moments together.
We could count the teardrops in our eyes
Let's acknowledge that we have been through tough times together.
Now you know now you know
I want you to understand how much I care for you, and what you mean to me.
How I feel and I won't back down
I am not going to give up on you, because my feelings are too strong to ignore.
Prick your finger on a spinning wheel
This line is a reference to the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. It suggests the idea of taking a risk in love, and going through hardships to be together.
But don't make a sound
We need to keep our love a secret, and protect it from the outside world.
Drop of blood and now you're taken
Once we take that risk, we are bound to each other forever.
For all time
Our love will last forever, and nothing can change that.
With a kiss you will awaken
Your love is the only thing that can wake me up, and make me feel truly alive.
And you'll be mine you'll be mine you'll be mine
Our love is strong, and nothing can come between us. You are mine, and I am yours forever.
I could always stay and work it out
I am willing to make our relationship work, and put in the effort to make it last.
Wondering if you still wanted me
I am always thinking about you, and wondering if our love is still strong.
But there are so many things to doubt
Sometimes, doubt can creep into our minds, and make us question the strength of our love.
Think that for a moment you were mine
I remember a time when our love was stronger, and nothing could stop us from being together.
I know that you saw what we could be
I believe that you understand the potential of our love, and what we can achieve together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLISON MARGARET PIERCE, CATHERINE ELEANOR PIERCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LydElephant
If you want to sing along!
We could bring a blanket for the grass
Cover up your eyes so you don't see
If you let me go I'm running fast
Oh one two three count one two three
We could watch the black birds cross the skies
We could count the leaves left on the trees
We could count the teardrops in our eyes
Oh one two three yeah one two three
One two three yeah one two three
Now you know now you know
How I feel and I wont back down
Prick your finger on a spinning wheel
But dont make a sound
Drop out blood and now youre taking
For all time
With a kiss you will awaken
And you'll be mine you'll be mine you'll be mine
I do always stay and work it out
Wondering if you still wanted me
But there are so many things to doubt
Oh one two three count one two three
Think that for a moment you are mine
I know that you saw what we could be
But than you'll win and change your mind
Oh one two three yeah one two three
One two three yeah one two three
Now you know now you know
How I feel and I wont back down
Prick your finger on a spinning wheel
But don't make a sound
Drop out blood and now you're taking
For all time
With a kiss you will awaken
And you'll be mine
@yiorgoschatzineiros
This song became a huge hit here in Greece. No wonder why. Such a relaxing, beautiful - summer - song with extraordinary harmonies...
@aquarious54
Το ακούω συνέχεια μακάρι να γραφτούν κι άλλα τέτοια τραγούδια που γεμίζουν την ψυχή με ομορφιά και γλυκύτητα.
@Warcanbeiconic
Yees
@me111ina
κι εγωωω τις αγαπω
@dimitrispapadimitriou9687
Ωραίο θέμα. Ξεχειλίζει το συναίσθημα . Πολυαγαπημενο!!
@burlpage5260
I’m 71 yrs old now and have been a big fan for years , love THE PIERCES ! Just don’t understand why they didn’t make it bigger than they did , they are so good and their harmony is amazing ! My whole family of 5 loves them ! And their both so beautiful ladies ! For several years some years back now , I hooked up my blue tooth speakers and would listen to them till I fell asleep and while I was getting ready for work had those speakers cranked up, I know that’s odd for a man my age but I’ve always liked them so much, I’ve got all of everything I could find on YOU TUBE about THE PIERCES dialed into my phone, and on my blue tooth speakers they are incredible , just ask my neighbors !
@LXPhotographie
I keep coming back to this song every couple years and the same thing never fails to happen: it's like a big wave of nostalgia washes over me and almost makes me want to cry.
Beautiful in every way.
@annasemibratova5201
Same here)
@RiceFilm
my dear, same here, always heartwarming - so good :)
@Bruisewillies
It just popped into my head recently after 10 years or so. It felt nostalgic then, so double nozza!