Michael Stipe is finishing up work on his upcoming solo debut, 'FYI'
A tree recording, Daft Punk textures and 'Drunken Sailor' all feature on the record
Lyrics
[Intro]
Steady repetition is a compulsion mutually reinforced
Now what does that mean?
Is there a just contradiction? Nothing much
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord to hesitate
[Verse 1]
Got to punch
Right on target
Twisting tongues
Got a stripe
Down his back
All nine yards
Down her back
[Chorus]
Give me a couple
Don't give me a couple of pointers
Turn to lies and conversation fear
[Verse 2]
Got to punch
Right on target
Twisting tongues
Got a stripe
Down his back
All nine yards
Down her back
[Chorus]
About this track
"9-9" is a song by R.E.M. from the album Murmur , released in 1983. The song was written by Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck. It was produced by Don Dixon, Mitch Easter.
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Produced by Don Dixon, Mitch Easter
Give me a couple
Don't give me a couple of pointers
Turn to lies and conversation
[Bridge]
What is in my mind?
What is in my mind?
What is in my mind?
[Intro]
Steady repetition is a compulsion mutually reinforced
Now what does that mean?
Is there a just contradiction? Nothing much
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord to hesitate
Hesitate
[Verse 3]
Got to punch
Right on target
Twist his tongue
He's got a stripe
Down her back
All nine yards
Down his back
[Chorus]
Give me a couple
Don't give me a couple of pointers
Turn to lies and conversation fear
[Outro]
Conversation fear
Conversation fear
Conversation fear
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