King Of Birds Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kyan 

Cover art for King Of Birds lyrics by R.E.M.

Standing on the shoulders of giants leaves me cold - This to me sounds like "Being put on this pedistal, given this adoration, I don't deserve it.. I don't enjoy it. It leaves me numb.

As for the rest, i'm not sure. Perhaps it's about being worshipped but not actually listened to "My kingdom for a voice". People blindly follow but don't actually listen