Turn You Inside Out Lyrics

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Cover art for Turn You Inside Out lyrics by R.E.M.

To me, it's like a person in a relationship realising that they have a hold over the other person and wondering if they should use that hold for their own advantage. Almost using it as a comfort blanket (what I choose not to do."

The parts sung by Mike Mills are a reply to Stipe's assertions of control from the other half of the relationship.

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