Walk It Back
R.E.M. · Collapse Into Now [2011]
Walk it back
Walk it back
What, what would you
Have had me say?
Instead of what I said
Where, where would I go?
How could I follow that?
Except to do what I did
Which it's to
Walk it back
Walk it back
Hmmm... Walk it back
Time reversing me why
erasing me vice
and tried to start again
You, don't you turn this around
I have not touch the ground in
I don't know how long
You say to
Walk it back
Walk it back
Walk it back
Hmmm... Walk it back
Walk it back
Walk it back
Time, time, time it cannot revive
You, you can't turn away
You asked me to stay
but something needs to change
Why can't you
Walk it back
Walk it back
Walk it back
Walk it back
Walk it back
Hmmm... Walk it back
Walk It Back
Released on the 2011 reissue album Collapse Into Now, "Walk It Back" features Peter Gabriel's distinctive vocals and guitar work, marking a significant collaboration between R.E.M. and Gabriel. The track blends the band's signature alternative rock sound with Gabriel's lush, atmospheric production style, creating a unique fusion that honors their shared history while exploring new sonic territories. This recording stands as a testament to the enduring influence of both artists, offering a reflective and melodic experience that bridges their individual legacies with the collaborative spirit of the project. It remains a standout piece in the reissue collection, showcasing the versatility of R.E.M.'s catalog and the seamless integration of Gabriel's contributions into their musical identity.