Suspicion

Unveiling Paranoia: R.E.M.'s Poetic Suspicions
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Lyrics

Now my suspicion's on the rise

Expressing an increase in suspicion or doubt.

I have known, I have known your kind

Acknowledging familiarity with a certain type of person or behavior.

Please don't talk, don't make me think

Requesting silence, avoiding deep conversation.

Order up another drink

Ordering another drink, possibly to distract from thoughts.

Let me let imagination drive

Allowing imagination to take control, possibly as an escape.


Can't you see

Expressing a desire for superficial or uncomplicated interactions.

I need nothing too deep

Stating a preference for shallow connections.

Imagination come alive

Encouraging imagination to become vivid and active.

Suspicion

Mentioning suspicion, possibly related to the previous lines.

Tonight, I'll dream tonight

Anticipating dreaming as an escape or coping mechanism.


Listen to the devils in my ear

Referring to inner thoughts or negative influences.

Tell me what, what I want to hear

Seeking validation by hearing what one wants to hear.

You're so funny, you're so fine

Complimenting someone's humor and attractiveness.

You're so perfect, you're so mine

Expressing possessiveness and admiration.

That I never had an opportunity

Reflecting on missed opportunities, perhaps in relationships.

To hide

Acknowledging a lack of hiding or concealment.

No, I've never had a chance

Reiterating a lack of chances or opportunities.


Can't you see

Repeating the desire for shallow connections.

I need nothing too deep

Reiterating a preference for simplicity in relationships.

Imagination come alive

Encouraging imagination to be vibrant and active again.

Suspicion

Reiterating the theme of suspicion, perhaps growing stronger.

Tonight, I'll dream tonight

Anticipating dreaming as a way to escape or find solace.


Look into my eyes

Inviting someone to look into the speaker's eyes, possibly seductive.

They hypnotize

Suggesting the mesmerizing effect of the speaker's eyes.

The lights, the drinks

Describing the atmosphere with lights, drinks, and music.

Let the music carry you away

Encouraging letting the music be a transportive experience.

My eyes are blurred

Admitting impaired vision, possibly due to intoxication.

My sights are limited

Expressing limited perception or understanding.

Am I sensing a familiar twinge?

Questioning if there's a familiar feeling or sensation.


Please don't speak

Reiterating the desire for silence and avoidance of deep thoughts.

Make me think

Reiterating the request to avoid stimulating thoughts.

It's all too deep

Suggesting that everything is too complex or deep.

Imagination

Encouraging imagination to be lively again, despite suspicion.

Come alive, suspicion

Linking imagination and suspicion, perhaps as coping mechanisms.

Step down, I'll dream tonight

Repeating the theme of dreaming as a form of escape.

Step down, I'll dream

Repeating the idea of dreaming, perhaps emphasizing its importance.

You're so naked baby

Using naked metaphorically, suggesting vulnerability or openness.

Carry me away

Asking to be carried away in a dreamlike state.

Dream, dream

Repeating the theme of dreaming, perhaps as a closing statement.

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