Daysleeper
R.E.M. · Up
staff cuts have socked up the overage
directives are posted.
no callbacks, complaints.
everywhere is calm.
Hong Kong is present
Taipei awakes
all talk of circadian rhythm
Chorus
I see today with a newsprint fray
my night is coloured headache grey
daysleeper
the bull and the bear are marking their territories
they're leading the blind with their international glories
I'm the screen, the blinding light
Im the screen, I work at night.
Chorus
I cried the other night
I can't even say why
flourescent flat caffeine lights
its furious balancing
I'm the screen, the blinding light
Im the screen, I work at night
Chorus
Don't wake me with so much.
the ocean machine is set to 9 I'll squeeze into heaven and valentine
my bed is pulling me,
gravity
daysleeper. daysleeper.
daysleeper. daysleeper. daysleeper.
Daysleeper
Released on R.E.M.'s 1990 album Up, Daysleeper stands as a quintessential example of the band's mid-90s sound, blending atmospheric textures with melodic rock sensibilities. The track features Peter Buck's signature jangly guitar work layered over a driving rhythm section, characteristic of the group's evolution during this period. While often associated with the broader alternative rock movement of the early 1990s, the song captures a specific mood of introspection and energy that defined their discography leading into the late 90s. It serves as a bridge between their earlier indie-folk roots and the more polished production of subsequent releases like Out of Time, showcasing their ability to craft memorable hooks within a sophisticated sonic framework.