We Walk
R.E.M. Lyrics
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Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
Take oasis, Marat's bathing
We walk through the wood, we walk
Up the stairs to the landing
Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
Take oasis, Marat's bathing
We walk through the woods, we walk
Take oasis, take oasis, take oasis, take oasis
Up the stairs to the landing
Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
Take oasis, Marat's bathing
We walk through the world, we walk
Up the stairs to the landing
Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
Take oasis, Marat's bathing
Up the stairs to the landing
Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
Take oasis, Marat's bathing
Up the stairs to the landing
Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
Into the hall, oh
The lyrics of R.E.M.'s song "We Walk" are somewhat enigmatic and open to interpretation. The repetition of the phrase "Up the stairs to the landing, up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh" creates a sense of circularity, as if the singer is walking through a never-ending house or journey. The mention of "Marat's bathing" and "take oasis" also contribute to this sense of disorientation, as if the singer is searching for something that is elusive or unattainable.
The line "We walk through the woods, we walk" suggests that this journey is taking place outside or in nature, perhaps adding to the idea of a search for something. Overall, the lyrics create a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere that leaves much to the imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Up the stairs to the landing
We are climbing the stairs to reach the upper level of a building
Up the stairs into the hall, oh, oh, oh
We have reached the upper level and are walking through the hallway
Take oasis, Marat's bathing
We are stopping at an oasis where Marat is bathing, possibly referring to a historical figure or location
We walk through the wood, we walk
We continue our journey on foot through a wooded area
Take oasis, take oasis, take oasis, take oasis
We emphasize the importance of stopping at the oasis for rest and renewal
We walk through the world, we walk
Our journey takes us through the world, experiencing all it has to offer
Into the hall, oh
We have reached our destination, the hall
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Michael Stipe, Michael E. Mills, Peter Lawrence Buck, William Thomas Berry
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