Me, Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando and I Lyrics

Lyric discussion by campuslostandfound 

Cover art for Me, Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando and I lyrics by R.E.M.

My favorite song on the new album. I think it refers back to Neil young's song "Pocahontas". A few suggestions for lyrics:

first verse:

We live and dream about the future. Please ask Neil, I need to pow-wow now. So through the annals of our flavored times Our heroes and all their fatal flaws.

second verse:

We live and dream about our heroes I listened closely and I said "I'm not sure where to place myself here, friend. I might pawn the gold rings instead."

last chorus:

Help me off to sleep Take me deep again I heard what you said I picture brass rings in your hair While gold and bronze and bonbons While brasses mixed with lead