Electron Blue
R.E.M. Lyrics
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The light has started to fade
Your high is timed
You found the climb
It's hard to focus on more than what's
In front of you, electron blue
Adventure rings with a page
It dawns on you, it singes blue
Your buzz beginning to wane
Adventure has laid its claim on you
It's all you want to do
You, you know where to run
You run electron blue
And who am I?
I'm just a guy
I've got a story like everyone
But in your eyes
You looked surprised
And didn't know where to run
I looked to her
She's found the cure
Her future's already begun
Tomorrow is gaining speed on you
It's all you want to do
You, you know where to run
You run electron blue
You, you know where to run
You run electron blue
So bide your time
You'll feel the climb
Your high it builds like a lightning storm
It sings like pearls
You know that girl
And no one is any the wiser so
As if on cue
Electron blue
Tomorrow is gaining speed on you
It's all you want to do
You, you know where to run
You run electron blue
You, you know where to run
You run electron blue
You, you know where to run
You run electron blue
The lyrics of R.E.M.'s song "Electron Blue" seem to express the feeling of being overwhelmed by a sense of adventure, where the thrill of the unknown is irresistible. The opening lines create a picture of a person standing by the ocean, with the sun setting in the background. The sense of time and space is fading away as the person gets lost in their thoughts. They are on a natural high, feeling energized and motivated.
The lyrics suggest that there is a sense of purpose in the adventure the person is about to embark upon. It's all they want to do, and they know where to run, driven by the urge to explore the unknown. The chorus suggests that this adventure is like a lightning storm, bright and intense, building up to a climax. The lyrics also imply that the adventure may come with a cost, implying a sense of loss or letting go of something that was once important.
Towards the end of the song, the perspective shifts to the singer, who seems to be observing the person on their adventure. They acknowledge that they are just an ordinary person with a story like everyone else but are somehow affected by the person's sense of purpose. Overall, the song seems to capture the sense of exhilaration and uncertainty that comes with embarking on an adventure with a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
You're on your ear, the ocean's near
You're disoriented and the ocean is close by
The light has started to fade
It's getting dark
Your high is timed
Your drug-induced buzz will only last for a certain amount of time
You found the climb
You have started the journey upwards
It's hard to focus on more than what's
It's difficult to pay attention to anything beyond
In front of you, electron blue
What's in front of you is all you can see, like an electric blue light
Adventure rings with a page
A new adventure is about to start
And when
And at that moment
It dawns on you, it singes blue
You realise something and it hits you hard
Your buzz beginning to wane
Your high is starting to fade
Adventure has laid its claim on you
You're hooked on adventure
It's all you want to do
You can't get enough of it
You, you know where to run
You know where to go to find that adventure
You run electron blue
You chase that electric blue light
And who am I?
And who am I to you?
I'm just a guy
I'm nothing special
I've got a story like everyone
I have a past just like anyone else
But in your eyes
But the way you look at me
You looked surprised
You seem shocked
And didn't know where to run
And you didn't know where to turn
I looked to her
I turned to her
She's found the cure
She has found the solution
Her future's already begun
She's already on her way to a bright future
Tomorrow is gaining speed on you
Time is moving quickly
It's all you want to do
All you can think about is the adventure
You, you know where to run
You know where to go to find that adventure
You run electron blue
You chase that electric blue light
So bide your time
Just be patient
You'll feel the climb
You'll feel the ascent
Your high it builds like a lightning storm
Your euphoria is building
It sings like pearls
It's a beautiful feeling
You know that girl
You know that feeling
And no one is any the wiser so
Nobody else knows what you're feeling
As if on cue
As if it was meant to happen
Electron blue
The electric blue light appears again
Tomorrow is gaining speed on you
Time is moving quickly
It's all you want to do
All you can think about is the adventure
You, you know where to run
You know where to go to find that adventure
You run electron blue
You chase that electric blue light
You, you know where to run
You know where to go to find that adventure
You run electron blue
You chase that electric blue light
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe
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