So over me
So pie in my face
So talk to me
Tell me where to place these
In my Quasimodo heart
That's where I slipped and fell
I rang the church bell
Till my ears bled red blood cells

I think I'll sing it and rhyme
I'll give it one more time
I'll show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine

I hold the mirror off
You tell me what is what
You tell me which part of my story baby stuck, stuck, stuck
I'm in a part of your dreams
That you don't even understand
It's just like me to overstay my welcome men

Let's sing it and rhyme
Let's give it one more time
Let's show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine

Oh

I just have to get that off my chest
Now it's time to give with the best
All the best
All the best
All the best
All the best, best, best

It's just like me to overstay my welcome bless

Let's sing it and rhyme
Let's give it one more time
Let's show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine
Let's sing it and rhyme
Let's give it one more time
Let's show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine


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    I don't view this song as a rant. I view it as whiny with major undeserved 'tude. It's a song of arrogance, and unrealisticly so. Some songs protest too much; this is one of them. Just began listening to R.E.M, a band I wish I did not like. Songs such as One I Love are so lyrically shallow and pathetic that I had sworn off the band. (The song is a gag-me tune devoid of love and reality.) However, I've made myself give the band a second chance and I do believe they guys are/were very talented. I wish it weren't so, Joe, but there's a lot of talent there.

    NooContacton December 10, 2012   Link

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