The Lifting
The Lifting

R.E.M. - The Lifting Lyrics

Rock
May 16, 2014
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The Lifting Music Video

The Lifting Lyrics

Grounded 5 A.M.
The night lite is comforting
But gravity is holding you
Once settled into sleep
You have watched on repeat
The story of your life
Across the ceiling
And in review

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

"Good morning, how are you?
The weather's fine, the sky is blue
It's perfect for our seminar
Now close your eyes
And start to breathe
Allow the noise to recede
Allow yourself to drift and fly away
But you just stay

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

Did you hear these voices calling
Locked into a conference room
"We're only what our minds assume
And rationale is leaving you
This conceit these systems of belief
Your counselor agrees
"You've always mark these boundaries now you're free
And with relief

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

You've said the air was singing
It's calling you you don't believe
These things you've never seen

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Once you had a dream
Of oceans, and sunken cities
Memories of things you've never known

Writer(s): Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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