

"Be Mine" was the second single released from the album, following the song "At Night I Pray."Ĩ. The song was written by the band members, along with Richard Marx and Bruce Gaitsch.ħ. "Be Mine" peaked at #86 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.Ħ. Prior to the formation of Wild Orchid, two of the members (Renee Sandstrom and Stefanie Ridel) were part of the girl group Precious.ĥ. Wild Orchid was composed of three female vocalists and was formed by record producer and songwriter Tommy Page.Ĥ. The music video for "Be Mine" was directed by Diane Martel and features the band members in a futuristic, neon-colored setting.ģ. "Be Mine" was released in 1997 as a single from Wild Orchid's self-titled debut album.Ģ. If you find inaccuracies, you can request we run a fact check here or highlight specific content to report it. Overall, "Be Mine" is a song about romantic courage, persistence, and the need for clear communication in expressing one's feelings for another person. The repetition of the lyric "All I want is a message, all I need is a sign, baby just give me a signal that you're gonna be mine" emphasizes the importance of direct communication in expressing one's desire to be with someone. Despite the numerous methods available for expressing one's feelings, the key message is that action must be taken in order to move the relationship forward. The rest of the lyrics outline various ways to express one's affection, including sending messages in bottles or via UPS, writing letters or dedications on billboards or radio, and even having messages written in the sky.

The line "cause you can't connect if you be polite" suggests that being too polite and reserved can hinder the development of a connection between two individuals.

The use of words like "showin' it, flowin' it, doin' it right" emphasizes the importance of being confident and assertive in communicating one's attraction to another person. The lyrics of Wild Orchid's song "Be Mine" convey the idea of taking action and being bold in order to express your feelings to someone you care about.
