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[Closed] Can Michael Stipe see the future?

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Thinking about the fact that 'It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)' is popular at the moment. Did Michael Stipe foresee coronavirus? Think about the lyrics..
It starts with 'Birds and Snakes'; well that's basically bats
'and aeroplanes'; without modern global connectivity it probably wouldn't have become so wide spread

Then there is a bunch of stuff about being self serving - panic buying

And then the refrain - 'it's time I spent some time alone'; clearly referencing self isolation.

Needless to say, I'm not actually serious, but the thought amused me for a few minutes


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 8:45 pm
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Love the song, I’ve never been able to ‘sing’ the lyrics fast enough to keep up!


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 8:50 pm
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Much prefer Night Swimming.


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 8:55 pm
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@CountZero so much of that mid-80s R.E.M is fantastic; I was too young at the time but got it all when out-of-time became so popular. I actually think it's better than the 90s stuff

@ctk - that is a little spooky, but I guess as they do have a lab there it's not totally wild


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:05 pm
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Definite lack of shiny happy people at the moment


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:08 pm
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But I've got my Orange Crush


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:10 pm
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I am feeling Blue Had a Bad Day with all the Coronavirus threads but I guess I've gotta look past The Great Beyond so might go for a Drive.


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:14 pm
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What about automatic for the people?
'try not to breath'
'everybody hurts'
'ignoreland'

All seem a bit prescient...


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:19 pm
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It’s got so bad I’ve Lost My Religion...


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:29 pm
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It starts with ‘Birds and Snakes’; well that’s basically bats


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:32 pm
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Has anyone said "makes you think" yet?


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:37 pm
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Not his song, but here he is reminding you to look out for the old folks...


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 9:56 pm
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Conspiracy?....do your own research, look into it*

* said every single ****ing conspiracy nutjob retard in existence.

And retard is meant in its colloquial meaning.


 
Posted : 15/03/2020 10:01 pm

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