The Lifting

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R.E.M.

R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band's first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the group released its critically acclaimed debut album, Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M… more »


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Grounded 5 A.M.
The night lite is comforting
But gravity is holding you
Once settled into sleep
You have watched on repeat
The story of your life
Across the ceiling
And in review

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

"Good morning, how are you?
The weather's fine, the sky is blue
It's perfect for our seminar
Now close your eyes
And start to breathe
Allow the noise to recede
Allow yourself to drift and fly away
But you just stay

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

Did you hear these voices calling
Locked into a conference room
"We're only what our minds assume
And rationale is leaving you
This conceit these systems of belief
Your counselor agrees
"You've always mark these boundaries now you're free
And with relief

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never

Once you had a dream
Of oceans, and sunken cities
Memories of things you've never known

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Written by: Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe

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