At My Most Beautiful
R.E.M. · Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage - 1982 - 2011 [2011]
I've found a way
A way to make you smile
I read bad poetry
Into your machine
I save your messages
Just to hear your voice
You always listen carefully
To awkward rhymes
You always say your name
Like I wouldn't know it's you
At your most beautiful
I've found a way to make you
I've found a way
A way to make you smile
At my most beautiful
I count your eyelashes secretly
With every one, whisper I love you
I let you sleep
I know your closed eye watching me
Listening
I thought I saw a smile
I've found a way to make you
I've found a way
A way to make you smile
At My Most Beautiful
At My Most Beautiful stands as a defining track from R.E.M.'s 1998 album, Monsters. The song captures the band's signature blend of melancholic introspection and driving alternative rock rhythms. Written by Michael Stipe, the recording explores themes of vulnerability and self-examination, delivered through the band's characteristic jangly guitar work and dynamic percussion. Released during a period where the group was refining their sound to balance accessibility with artistic depth, the track became a staple of their live performances. It remains a poignant example of the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant music that resonates with listeners across generations, securing its place within their extensive and influential discography.