All the Best

Quasimodo Heart: R.E.M.'s Poetic Reflections on Overstaying and Redemption
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Lyrics

So over me

Expressing a feeling of being overwhelmed or burdened

So pie in my face

Feeling embarrassed or humiliated

So talk to me

Requesting communication or interaction

Tell me where to place these

Asking for guidance or direction in life

In my Quasimodo heart

Describing a vulnerable and flawed heart

That's where I slipped and fell

Referring to a moment of personal failure or mistake

I rang the church bell

Symbolic act of drawing attention, possibly seeking redemption

Till my ears bled red blood cells

Intense effort leading to physical and emotional strain


I think I'll sing it and rhyme

Expressing a desire to sing and create art

I'll give it one more time

Committing to giving something another try

I'll show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine

Teaching or inspiring others through example


I hold the mirror off

Metaphorically holding a mirror to oneself for reflection

You tell me what is what

Seeking feedback or understanding about one's story

You tell me which part of my story baby stuck, stuck, stuck

Wondering which part of one's narrative is memorable

I'm in a part of your dreams

Being present in someone's dreams or aspirations

That you don't even understand

Acknowledging a lack of comprehension from the other person

It's just like me to overstay my welcome men

Admitting a tendency to overstay one's welcome


Let's sing it and rhyme

Reiterating the desire to sing and create art

Let's give it one more time

Repeating the commitment to give it another try

Let's show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine

Encouraging others to learn and excel in their endeavors


Oh

Expressing a strong emotion, possibly relief or release


I just have to get that off my chest

Revealing a need to express something important

Now it's time to give with the best

Transitioning to a positive and giving mindset

All the best

Wishing others the best in life

All the best

Repeating the wish for the best

All the best

Continuing to wish others the best

All the best, best, best

Repeating and emphasizing the best wishes


It's just like me to overstay my welcome bless

Reiterating a tendency to overstay one's welcome, but with a blessing


Let's sing it and rhyme

Repeating the desire to sing and create art

Let's give it one more time

Reiterating the commitment to give it another try

Let's show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine

Encouraging others to learn and excel in their endeavors

Let's sing it and rhyme

Repeating the intention to do something well

Let's give it one more time

Repeating the commitment to give it another try

Let's show the kids how to do it fine, fine, fine, fine

Encouraging others to learn and excel in their endeavors

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