This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Have you seen?
Have not will travel
Have I missed the big reveal?
Do my eyes,
Do my eyes seem empty?
I've forgotten how this feels.
I've been high
I've climbed so high
But life sometimes
It washes over me.
Have you been?
Have done will travel
I fell down on me knees
Was I wrong?
I don't know, don't answer.
I just needed to believe.
I've been high
I've climbed so high
But life sometimes
It washes over me.
So I dive into a pool.
So cool and deep,
That when I sink I sink,
And when I swim I fly, so high
What I want
What I really want is
Just to live my life on high.
And I know
I know you want the same
I can see it in your eyes.
I've been high
I've climbed so high
But life sometimes
It washes over me.
Washes over me
Close my eyes
So I can see
Make my make-believe,
Believe in me.
Have not will travel
Have I missed the big reveal?
Do my eyes,
Do my eyes seem empty?
I've forgotten how this feels.
I've been high
I've climbed so high
But life sometimes
It washes over me.
Have you been?
Have done will travel
I fell down on me knees
Was I wrong?
I don't know, don't answer.
I just needed to believe.
I've been high
I've climbed so high
But life sometimes
It washes over me.
So I dive into a pool.
So cool and deep,
That when I sink I sink,
And when I swim I fly, so high
What I want
What I really want is
Just to live my life on high.
And I know
I know you want the same
I can see it in your eyes.
I've been high
I've climbed so high
But life sometimes
It washes over me.
Washes over me
Close my eyes
So I can see
Make my make-believe,
Believe in me.
Lyrics submitted by xpankfrisst, edited by JadedMe
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This is one of the best songs on Reveal in my opinion. It's very electronic and not very acustic, but as said before, it's not necessary a bad thing.
Anyway, this is probably one of the R.E.M. songs I've analysed most. I just love the lyrics.
This is about a person who wants to live his "life on high", to feel the constant rush and kick of happiness, a person who wants to do everything and travel everywhere. "Have I missed the big reveal?" Kinda lives in an unrealistic way, and it pays back. This is one of the times when "life washes over him", he starts to question himself and what he have seen. What he really want is to life his life on high, and for people to believe in him. The feeling of happiness and excitement is gone, and this person is not able to see clear in this mood. I get a clear picture of being lost and confused.
The step beetween happy and depressed is so huge, that explains "So I dive into a pool so cool and deep, that if I sink I sink and when I swim I fly so high" If he sink, he sink, and if he swim, there's this huge happiness rush over him. There is nothing in the middle. Kinda reminds me of myself and my moodswings :3 Very nice methafor.
@Hyena I agree....LIke no shades of grey.<br />