Near Wild Heaven
R.E.M. · Out Of Time
We hold each other,
There's a feeling that's going,
Something has gone wrong.
And I don't know how much longer I can take it,
House made of heart break it,
Take my head in your hands and shake it,
This is near wild heaven,
Not near enough
*chorus*
Living inside
Living inside
Living inside
Near Wild heaven
(repeat chorus)
Whatever it takes I'm giving
It's just a gift I'm given
Try to live inside
Trying to move inside
And I always thought that it would make me smarter
But it's only made me harder
My heart thrown open wide
In this near wild heaven
Not near enough
(repeat chorus 4x)
I'm holding my hands together
I'm holding my feet together
I'm holding myself together
In this near wild heaven
Not near enough
Near wild heaven
Near wild heaven
(repeat chorus 5x)
Near Wild Heaven
Near Wild Heaven stands as a defining track from R.E.M.'s 1991 album Out Of Time, marking a pivotal shift in the band's sound toward a more polished, radio-friendly rock style. Written by Michael Stipe and Peter Buck, the song features the band's signature interplay between Buck's melodic guitar work and Stipe's distinctive vocal delivery. Released during the height of the alternative rock movement, the recording exemplifies the group's ability to blend introspective lyricism with accessible pop structures. It remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key influence on the evolution of modern indie rock and demonstrating how the band successfully transitioned from their earlier post-punk roots to a broader mainstream appeal while maintaining their unique artistic identity.