Turn You Inside-Out
R.E.M. · Green
I'm looking for to lay to waste
Of all the things I cannot taste
and this not the racy race
They spoke loud
I believe in what you do
I believe in watching you
It's what you do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
Given the choice
Given the heart
Given the tool
Given the word
Given the cheers
I believe in what you do
I believe in watching you
It's what you do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
Turn You Inside-Out
Released on R.E.M.'s 1988 album Green, Turn You Inside-Out stands as a defining track of the band's mid-career evolution. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of jangly guitar work, atmospheric textures, and introspective lyricism that characterized their late 1980s output. Produced by Peter Gabriel, the recording features a distinctive production style that pushed the boundaries of alternative rock, incorporating elements of art rock and new wave. It remains a staple of R.E.M.'s discography, often cited alongside contemporaries like Losing My Religion as a key representation of the band's sophisticated songwriting during this era. The track continues to resonate within the alternative music canon, celebrated for its emotional depth and innovative sound design.