Man On The Moon

Decoding Life's Puzzle: R.E.M.'s 'Man On The Moon' Revelations
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Lyrics

Mott the Hoople and the Game of Life, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Mott the Hoople and the Game of Life - References to cultural elements, suggesting life's diverse experiences.

Andy Kaufman in the wrestling match, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Andy Kaufman in the wrestling match - Mention of the eccentric entertainer, possibly questioning reality.

Monopoly, twenty-one, checkers, and chess, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Monopoly, twenty-one, checkers, and chess - Games symbolizing life's challenges and choices.

Mister Fred Blassie in a breakfast mess, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Mister Fred Blassie in a breakfast mess - Reference to a wrestling manager, chaos in life.

Let's play Twister, let's play Risk, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Let's play Twister, let's play Risk - Emphasizing unpredictability and risks in life.

I'll see you in heaven if you make the list yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'll see you in heaven if you make the list - Suggesting an afterlife reward for those who succeed in life's challenges.


Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?

Questions about Andy's awareness and engagement with life's mysteries and changes.

Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

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Andy, are you goofing on Elvis?

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Hey baby, are we losing touch?

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If you believed they put a man on the moon

If you believed they put a man on the moon... - Skepticism and questioning of widely accepted beliefs and truths.

Man on the moon

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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve

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Then nothing is cool

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Moses went walking with the staff of wood, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Moses, Newton, Egypt, Darwin - Historical and biblical references, questioning established narratives.

Newton got beaned by the apple good, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Egypt was troubled by the horrible asp, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Mister Charles Darwin had the gall to ask, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?

Further questions to Andy, exploring his perspective on life's uncertainties.

Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

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Hey Andy, are you goofing on Elvis?

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Hey baby, are you having fun?

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If you believed they put a man on the moon

Reiteration of skepticism about the moon landing and its implications.

Man on the moon

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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve

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Then nothing is cool

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Here's a little agit for the never-believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Here's a little agit for the never-believer... - Encouraging skepticism and unconventional thinking.

Here's a little ghost for the offering, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Here's a truck stop instead of Saint Peter's, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Mister Andy Kaufman's gone wrestling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Now, Andy, did you hear about this one?

Continued questioning directed at Andy, urging him to ponder life's mysteries.

Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

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Hey Andy, are you goofing on Elvis?

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Hey baby, are we losing touch?

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If you believed they put a man on the moon

Reiteration of skepticism and the idea that doubting the moon landing makes nothing seem cool.

Man on the moon

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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve

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Then nothing is cool

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If you believed they put a man on the moon

Repeating the theme of skepticism and its impact on perception.

Man on the moon

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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve

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Then nothing is cool

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If you believed they put a man on the moon

Emphasizing the coolness factor linked to skepticism about the moon landing.

Man on the moon

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If you believed there's nothing up his sleeve

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Then nothing is cool

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If you believed they put a man on the moon

Final repetition of skepticism and its effect on perception and coolness.

Man on the moon

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If you believed there's nothing up his sleeve

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Then nothing is cool

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