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Artist/Band:
R.E.M.
Lyrics for Song: Leaving New York
Lyrics for Album: Around The Sun
It's quiet now
and what it brings
is everything.
Comes calling back
a brilliant night
I'm still awake.
I looked ahead I'm sure I saw you there.
You don't need me to tell you now,
that nothing can compare.
You might have laughed if I told you,
you might have hidden the frown.
You might have succeeded in changing me,
i might have been turned around.
It's easier to leave than to be left behind,
leaving was never my proud.
Leaving New York never easy,
I saw the life fading out.
Now life is sweet
and what it brings
I tried to take.
But loneliness,
it wears me out,
it lies in wait.
All not lost still in my eye,
the shadow of necklace across your thigh,
i might have lived my life in a dream,
but i swear,
this is real.
Memory fuses and shatters like glass
mercurial future,
forget the past
but it's you,
it's what i feel.
You might have laughed if I told you
you might have hidden the frown.
You might have succeeded in changing me
i might have been turned around.
It's easier to leave than to be left behind,
leaving was never my proud.
Leaving New York never easy,
I saw the light fading out.
You find it in your heart,
it's pulling me apart.
You find it in your heart,
change--
I told you, forever,
(You find it in your heart)
i love you, forever.
(it's pulling me apart)
I told you , i love you,
(You find it in your heart)
i love you, forever.
(change)
I told you, forever,
(You find it in your heart)
i love you, forever.
(it's pulling me apart)
I told you, i love you,
(You find it in your heart)
i love you, forever.
(change)
You might have laughed if I told you
you might have hidden the frown.
You might have succeeded in changing me
I might have been turned around.
It's easier to leave than to be left behind,
leaving was never my proud.
Leaving New York never easy,
i saw the life fading out.
Leaving New York never easy,
i saw the light fading out.
Leaving New Nork never easy,
i saw the life fading out.
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Leaving New York
Leaving New York serves as a reflective song in R.E.M.'s later discography, appearing on the 2004 album Around The Sun. The track captures the band's mature sound, blending introspective lyrics with the atmospheric textures that defined their evolution beyond their alternative rock roots. As the group navigated a period of significant change, this recording stands as a poignant moment within their extensive catalogue. The song's composition reflects the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant work without relying on the high-energy hooks of their earlier hits. It remains a notable piece for listeners exploring the depth of the band's post-millennium output, showcasing their continued relevance and artistic growth during a transformative era in their career. |
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| Album Lyrics: Around The Sun |
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