R.E.M.: Too Many

31 years.

Never understood.

The criticism.

His lyrics sounded fine to me.

Never understood.

The praise.

After.

Automatic for the People.

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A brilliant band that ceased to exist way after I grew old.

19 years ago.

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7 Chinese Bros. …

(I’m listening to now)

(and So. Central Rain is soon to follow. Not even so sorry yet)

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Milena.

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She will return … she will return.

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Perfect Circle I used to sing to her.

When she was dying and told her I would join her soon.

Hasn’t happened yet.

I’m being impatient.

I know.

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That’s a terrible song, she said.

Don’t look so disappointed, she said.

I know you can’t sing, she said.

And I know you really try, she said.

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Don’t laugh, I said.

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Don’t be sarcastic, I said.

What does that mean again, she said.

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It hurts, she said.

I know, I said.

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So.

Sorry.

 

 

The National: Baby, We’ll Be Fine (Pt.4)

All this helping you, cleaning a room.

Brings back memories.

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We used to laugh about it.

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So different, Husten, so indifferent.

(you have become)

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So chasing the Dollar.

(you always were)

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I miss how you used to wank me.

I miss not feeling embarrassed.

(about my facial expressions)

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Keep your chin up about Milena.

10 year anniversary soon.

Don’t drink, just please don’t drink it away.

(we’ll see)

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(I promise)

Your promises are worth nothing.

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Baby, we’ll be fine.

All we gotta do is brave and be kind.

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Hmmm.

(not sure)