Gee - this song was a revelation when I first played "Around the Sun". It's possibly the best track on the album. There's seems to be a theme running through all the songs, and that's confrontation and accusations. Count how many times the word "you" is used in the lyrics. Michael has some ghosts and it feels like he's getting more confident in expressing himself in a more direct manner. But it's REM, and all this aggression comes out like a ballad. Wonderful song and one that hits many nerves.
Gee - this song was a revelation when I first played "Around the Sun". It's possibly the best track on the album. There's seems to be a theme running through all the songs, and that's confrontation and accusations. Count how many times the word "you" is used in the lyrics. Michael has some ghosts and it feels like he's getting more confident in expressing himself in a more direct manner. But it's REM, and all this aggression comes out like a ballad. Wonderful song and one that hits many nerves.