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R.E.M. — Daysleeper
Album: Up
Avg rating:
7.1

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Total ratings: 116









Released: 1998
Length: 3:28
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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Receiving department, 3 A.M.
Staff cuts have socked up the overage
Directives are posted, no callbacks, complaints
Everywhere is calm
Hong Kong is present, Taipei awakes
All talk of circadian rhythm

I see today with a newsprint fray
My night is colored headache gray
Daysleeper
Daysleeper
Daysleeper

The bull and the bear are marking their territories
They're leading the blind with their international glories
I am the screen, the blinding light
I'm the screen, I work at night

I see today with a newsprint fray
My night is colored headache gray
Don't wake me with so much
Daysleeper

I cried the other night
I can't even say why
Fluorescent flat caffeine lights
It's furious balancing

I am the screen, the blinding light
I'm the screen, I work at night

I see today with a newsprint fray
My night is colored headache gray
Don't wake me with so much

The ocean machine is set to 9
I'll squeeze into heaven and Valentine
My bed is pulling me, gravity
Daysleeper
Daysleeper
Daysleeper
Daysleeper
Daysleeper
Comments (12)add comment
nead to hear it more....
Posted 19 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]
I don't listen to REM very often, but this has always been my favorite REM song
Posted 20 years ago by christy    [ Reply ]
Poostabber.
Posted 20 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
Painting a vignette with words and music. It's not often done with sincerity or honesty, and that makes me appreciate this cut more.
Posted 20 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Strong song from an album that probably not many people got to hear.
Posted 20 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
I work nights and take care of my kids by day. I suppose I should identify with this song in some way. I still can't relate to the sound of one Stipe whining. :roll:
Posted 20 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to start drinking, heavily.
Posted 20 years ago by Eul0gy    [ Reply ]
i gave it a 6 for being "pretty good." need to hear it more.
Posted 20 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
Nice selection. Haven't heard this in a while.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
I'm an REM fan, but this song doesn't do much for me.
Posted 20 years ago by TheLib    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great album :)
Posted 20 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]
Great song.
Posted 21 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]