Half A World Away Lyrics

Lyric discussion by markg 

Cover art for Half A World Away lyrics by R.E.M.

What a bunch of perverts!

Has it ever occurred to you that the lyric "my hand is tired" is referencing writer's cramp as a result of trying to write a letter that never seems to come out right? Good lord, so many minds in the gutter (though it would be humorous if you were right!).

My Interpretation