Electrolite
R.E.M. · New Adventures In Hi-Fi
I'm gasoline
I'm burnin'n clean
Twentieth century, go and sleep
You''re plasticine
That is obscene
That is obscene
But you are the star tonight,
You shine electric outta sight
Your light eclipsed the moon tonight
Electrolite
You're outta sight
If I ever want to fly
Muholland drive
Up in the sky
Hollywood is under me
I'm Martin Sheen
I'm Steve McQueen
I'm Jimmy Dean
But you are the star tonight
You shine electric outta sight
Your light eclipsed the moon tonight
Electrolite
You're outta sight
If you ever want to fly
Muholland drive
You are alive
Stand on a cliff and look down there
Don't be scared
You are alive
You are alive
But you are the star tonight
You shine electric outta sight
Your light eclipsed the moon tonight
Electrolite
You're outta sight
Twentieth century go and sleep
Really deep
We won't blink
Your eyes are burnin' holes through me
I'm not scared
I'm out of here
I'm not scared
I'm out of here
Electrolite
Electrolite stands as a defining track from R.E.M.'s 1996 album New Adventures In Hi-Fi, marking a significant shift in the band's sonic landscape. Following the commercial success of their previous era, this recording captures the group's transition toward a more polished, radio-friendly sound while retaining their signature atmospheric textures. The song features the band's characteristic interplay between Michael Stipe's enigmatic vocal delivery and the tight, melodic instrumentation of Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry. As part of a critically acclaimed album that helped solidify their status as alternative rock pioneers, Electrolite exemplifies the band's ability to blend introspective songwriting with accessible production. The track remains a staple in their extensive discography, reflecting the creative energy and musical evolution that characterized the mid-1990s period of their career.