Milk & Cookies
score by R.E.M. Lyrics
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[ANDY:] Since you've all been such good boys and girls,
I would like to take everybody in this entire
audience out for milk and cookies! There are
busses outside! Everybody, follow me!!!
...
Don't worry, folks! There's enough milk and
cookies for everyone!
The lyrics to R.E.M.'s song Milk & Cookies are taken from a live recording of a concert where the lead singer, Michael Stipe, introduces their producer, Andy, who proposes to take everybody in the audience out for milk and cookies as a reward for being such good boys and girls. The audience responds with heavy applause and Andy assures them there's enough milk and cookies for everyone.
The interpretation of this song can be seen in two different ways. Firstly, it can be seen as a light-hearted moment during a concert where the band shows appreciation for their fans. On the other hand, it can also be seen as a commentary on how we are constantly seeking rewards and instant gratification, even for doing the simplest things. Milk and cookies may be a small reward, but it highlights how we expect to be constantly rewarded for our actions.
Overall, the lyrics to Milk & Cookies can be interpreted as a playful moment during a concert or a thought-provoking commentary on the culture of instant gratification. It is up to the listener to decide which interpretation they prefer.
Line by Line Meaning
[...Heavy applause.]
The audience is loudly clapping to show appreciation for the performance.
[ANDY:] Since you've all been such good boys and girls,
Andy is addressing the audience, complimenting them on their good behavior.
I would like to take everybody in this entire
Andy expresses his desire to treat the entire audience to a special treat.
audience out for milk and cookies! There are
Andy invites the audience to follow him to enjoy milk and cookies.
busses outside! Everybody, follow me!!!
Andy urges the audience to follow him to the buses that are waiting outside.
Don't worry, folks! There's enough milk and
Andy assures the audience that there will be plenty of milk and cookies for everyone.
cookies for everyone!
Andy reiterates that everyone in the audience will get to enjoy the treat.
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@JurandirDelmiro
Nothing to say is able to explain the feelings create with this music, R.E.M., Kaufman, Forman and all the others envolved deserve a lot of thanks for this work.
@havingfun1968
Is there anyway to get just the music? I'd like it for my funeral? Terminally ill Marine here that will pass with HONOR. See you on the other side. Ironic though, I always thought I would die on a battlefield, not a VA hospital bed. Thanks for the help????