It's A Free World Baby
R.E.M. · Other Songs - R.E.M.
I never got to sleep
You go ahead
You can get whatever you want
There's a feeling in my belly
The new tomorrow scene
It's an interesting job
It's the fireworks
I don't need it (I don't need it)
I hit my head (he hit his head)
I can't feel anything
You gave too much away
You came to say
It's a free world baby
And you gave too much away
Hey, hey
Get whatever you want
Get whatever you want
Me, I'm tired of this candy
My teeth ache my head
Boys in bed, girls in bed
All now go to sleep
Sleep, sweet dreams
Wake to a new today tomorrow
I don't need it (I don't need it)
I hit my head (he hit his head)
I can't feel anything
You gave too much away
You came to say
It's a free world baby
And you gave too much away
It's a free world baby
Get whatever you want
Get whatever you want
Boys in bed, girls in bed
All now go to sleep
Sleep, sweet dreams
Wake to a new today tomorrow
Sleep, sweet dreams
Wake to a new today tomorrow
I don't need it (I don't need it)
I hit my head (he hit his head)
I can't feel anything
You gave too much away
You came to say
It's a free world baby
And you gave too much away
It's a free world baby
It's a free world baby
Boys in bed, girls in bed
All now go to sleep
Sleep, sweet dreams
Wake to a new today tomorrow
Sleep, sweet dreams
Wake to a new today tomorrow
It's A Free World Baby
It's A Free World Baby stands as a defining track from R.E.M.'s 1991 album, Out of Time. Released during a period of significant commercial expansion for the Athens, Georgia quartet, the song showcases the band's ability to blend introspective lyrics with an upbeat, accessible melody. The recording captures the group's transition from alternative rock obscurity to mainstream success, featuring the distinctive interplay between Peter Buck's guitar work and Michael Stipe's enigmatic vocal delivery. As part of a landmark album that also produced hits like Losing My Religion, this track reflects the band's willingness to experiment with texture and rhythm while maintaining their signature atmospheric sound. The song remains a testament to the group's creative peak in the early 1990s, offering listeners a snapshot of their evolution during a transformative era in rock music history.