King Of Birds Lyrics

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

watch pi. yes, this was before pi. same idea.

to clarify a little, it's a rejection of the professor's life. so much to study, yet so much beauty to experience. there was always a sort of an anti-intellectual streak running through REM. stipe was still exploring this theme way into the 90s ('sad professor' on up). the message is simply that he'd rather go out and have fun than sit in his room and read books and write theories.