What If We Give It Away? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by bugoff 

Cover art for What If We Give It Away? lyrics by R.E.M.

I think local 151 may be right, especially considering the original line was "Why don't they get on their way?" You can hear this version on the bootleg Live at Tyrones from 1981.

@bugoff Interesting--- I feel like that version of the line could also work with my interpretation (see comment below): It could have a double meaning either from the perspective of the locals wanting to send the intruders packing or that of the outsiders not understanding why those backward hillbillies won\'t just take the buyout and move on.