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R.E.M. — Electrolite
Album: New Adventures in Hi-Fi
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Released: 1995
Length: 4:00
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Your eyes are burnin' holes through me
I'm gasoline
I'm burnin' clean

20th century, go to sleep
You're plasticine
That is obscene
That is obscene

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
Mulholland Drive
I am alive

Hollywood is under me
I'm Martin Sheen
I'm Steve McQueen
I'm Jimmy Dean

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
Mulholland Drive
Up in the sky

Stand on a cliff and look down there
Don't be scared
You are alive
You are alive

You are the star tonight
You shine electric outta sight
Your light eclipsed the moon tonight
Electrolite
You're outta sight

20th century, go to sleep
Really deep
We won't blink

Your eyes are burnin' holes through me
I'm not scared
I'm outta here
I'm not scared
I'm outta here
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 joko63808 wrote:

REM = skip.



Depends which track..?
Posted 1 week ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

300 posts and no one has discussed the meaning of this song?  I am curious.  I wonder if this is literally a farewell to 20th century Hollywood or perhaps that's too simple an interpretation.




Have fun reading the speculative musings on SongMeanings:  Electrolite
Posted 6 months ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

300 posts and no one has discussed the meaning of this song?  I am curious.  I wonder if this is literally a farewell to 20th century Hollywood or perhaps that's too simple an interpretation.



I once longed to have a conversation with Michael Stipe about the meaning of his songs. Or something like that. I was so wasted at the time of the one-on-one request that I didn't even mind when he, politely, blew me off with a breathy, "I have to go see my doctor. But we'll meet again." I'd have bowed out of a long windy drunken story with me, too. 
Posted 10 months ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

300 posts and no one has discussed the meaning of this song?  I am curious.  I wonder if this is literally a farewell to 20th century Hollywood or perhaps that's too simple an interpretation.


I don't think it means anything - I believe that like a lot of their songs, the words are just used to conjure feelings and associations; it's a thankless task looking here for a narrative.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
300 posts and no one has discussed the meaning of this song?  I am curious.  I wonder if this is literally a farewell to 20th century Hollywood or perhaps that's too simple an interpretation.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 joko63808 wrote:

REM = skip.



:-(
Posted 1 year ago by NE14_paradise    [ Reply ]
REM = skip.
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:


But it's got electrolytes!
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:



It's what plants need!
Posted 2 years ago by hamelp    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:

One of those albums that always takes me back in time to where I was when I listened to it over and over. It takes me back to being on an L.A. bus back and forth to work after my car was repo'd. Tough times, but the music kept me in good spirits.



I can relate to this man. Here's to good spirits, from one dog to another  
Posted 2 years ago by BlackDog1121    [ Reply ]
should be added in the best of the best in the 90s songs :)
Posted 2 years ago by eleniperraki    [ Reply ]
Great song.  Was a cool movie too.  Love David Lynch...
Posted 2 years ago by jmjohall    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:


Humbly must strongly disagree. Perhaps you are newer to REM - go deeper in their career (their first 4 albums for example have numerous examples)



I tenatively must ferociously agree with your humble yet strong disagreement
Posted 3 years ago by Ditch999    [ Reply ]
They really should have stuck with the band name Bingo Hand Job
Posted 3 years ago by Ditch999    [ Reply ]
 Pjesnik wrote:

REM at their finest. 



Humbly must strongly disagree. Perhaps you are newer to REM - go deeper in their career (their first 4 albums for example have numerous examples)
Posted 3 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
3šŸ…šŸ¤—
Posted 3 years ago by natxotxuri950    [ Reply ]
Love the piano in this one.  Kudos to Mike.
Posted 3 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
REM at their finest. 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
Mullullund Drive Get a helmet
Posted 3 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Ten This is over the top. Get used to it ... ā€˜Iā€™m Steve McQueen ... This album is maybe their best Love REM
Posted 3 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
 123heyaho! wrote:

But he's not completely wrong: While I myself wouldn't say "R.E.M. - Never!", I agree  with this: "One of the most overrated bands on Earth. Awful stuff, and faaar too much playtime on here" - well okay, of course not all of their stuff is "awful", but as a matter of fact I hear R.E.M. practically whenever I turn on RP...




 While they don't move me personally like they used to back in the worship years (85-88) I still love Fables and LRP to death. Y'all are forgetting how influential they were.  Overstayed their welcome by only one album. Went out pretty high I'd say.
Posted 3 years ago by tokenrhymer    [ Reply ]
9 to 10. Just to hear the first few bars is already making me feel better. Love love love this song!
Posted 4 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 tonyinnj wrote:
Tony first the garage and then the car.  Some day.  
 

Posted 4 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

wicked car man!!!  thanks  melzabutch              r.e.m. meh : P

D-Type Jaguar...And if you've got the bucks Jaguar Replicas
will build you a faithful looking reproduction...

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
 

Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
WTF? I was sure I had this rated. Well, starting it at 9.
Posted 4 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]


dublanica wrote:
Nice tune..............1st time hearing........

 BCarn wrote:

Oh you youngsters.

 
Crud. Confirmation I am old.
Posted 4 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:

Right. I'm sure B&R will get right on that. For the rest of us, please,can we consult you for our musical tastes and needs. Clearly your taste is far superior to everyone else's. In the world. pffft.
 
But he's not completely wrong: While I myself wouldn't say "R.E.M. - Never!", I agree  with this: "One of the most overrated bands on Earth. Awful stuff, and faaar too much playtime on here" - well okay, of course not all of their stuff is "awful", but as a matter of fact I hear R.E.M. practically whenever I turn on RP...




Posted 4 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
 Daveteauk wrote:

R.E.M. - Never! One of the most overrated bands on Earth. Awful stuff, and faaar too much playtime on here Bill - get things in proportion, please.
 
Right. I'm sure B&R will get right on that. For the rest of us, please,can we consult you for our musical tastes and needs. Clearly your taste is far superior to everyone else's. In the world. pffft.
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 Noni163 wrote:
R.E.M.  always
 
R.E.M. - Never! One of the most overrated bands on Earth. Awful stuff, and faaar too much playtime on here Bill - get things in proportion, please.
Posted 4 years ago by Daveteauk    [ Reply ]
 dublanica wrote:
Nice tune..............1st time hearing........
 
Oh you youngsters.

Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Nice tune..............1st time hearing........
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Nice transition from Come a Long Way
Posted 5 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
R.E.M.  always
Posted 5 years ago by Noni163    [ Reply ]
To me  only  7 - Quite Likeable
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
 

It's what plants crave!
Posted 5 years ago by adib    [ Reply ]
Neat!
Posted 6 years ago by nickmetalx3317    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, I love it.  
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Play it again, Sam! Oops, Bill
Posted 6 years ago by lbmoretti    [ Reply ]
One of those albums that always takes me back in time to where I was when I listened to it over and over. It takes me back to being on a bus in Los Angeles traveling to work and back home again after my car was repo'd. Tough times, but the music kept me in good spirits.
Posted 6 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
From this side of the pond I did not know where Mulholland drive and I thought it might be in Boston because the piano playing reminds me of the sitcom Cheers and I picture the cast sitting at the bar chatting and making wise cracks.

I see it is somewhere in LA but I will always associate it with Boston. 

 
That is not only funny, it's also WAY off geographically AND culturally, Phillip_Stephens ;-)

Really though, Boston is a very different place than L.A.  If you're wearing socks in L.A. that means you've 'dressed up' - Boston...well I don't know it's at the other end (3030 miles away!) of I-90 from me in Seattle.  I bet they're a bit stuffy compared to us on the Left Coast.  Besides...like Jim Morrison said "the West is the Best." 

Long Live RP!!

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
From this side of the pond I did not know where Mulholland drive and I thought it might be in Boston because the piano playing reminds me of the sitcom Cheers and I picture the cast sitting at the bar chatting and making wise cracks.

I see it is somewhere in LA but I will always associate it with Boston. 
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]


Brilliant song. Brilliant movie.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 DuranAir wrote:
Ahh, the 90's!  The end of the innocence.

 
Whose innocence?
Posted 6 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
I really miss this band. Hope to see them back on stage someday.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Ahh, the 90's!  The end of the innocence.
Posted 7 years ago by DuranAir    [ Reply ]
 itaish wrote:
This song is sort of self plagiarism, too similar to "night swimming". 

 
Night swimming deserves a quiet night
and is also an excellent song in its own right
Posted 7 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 itaish wrote:
This song is sort of self plagiarism, too similar to "night swimming". 

 
They had to hire two separate teams of lawyers for the lawsuit - it was messy!
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
doug is outta here
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 melzabutch wrote:
Image result for hullholand dr steve mcqueen

 
wicked car man!!!  thanks  melzabutch              r.e.m. meh : P
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
awesome
Posted 7 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Whenever I hear the beginning of this song, I mistake it for The Handsome Family - Far From Any Road, so realising it's REM comes as a slight disappointment. {#Zip-lip} I guess I'll never learn to appreciate this song for what it really is... 
Posted 7 years ago by micicn    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 7 years ago by coolspree    [ Reply ]
Not a good start to a Sunday.
Posted 8 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
 itaish wrote:
This song is sort of self plagiarism, too similar to "night swimming". 

 
plagiarism isn't the only thing they are doing to themselves
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
This song is sort of self plagiarism, too similar to "night swimming". 
Posted 8 years ago by itaish    [ Reply ]
Image result for hullholand dr steve mcqueen
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
I really dig this song, and I appreciate this album as much as any in REM's catalog. It's honest and it takes chances that pay off.
Posted 8 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
thank you...
Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:
Dare I say it...THEIR LAST "GREAT" SONG!

 
Only good one I can think of post-Automatic.
Posted 8 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
7
Posted 9 years ago by mehmettopuzzz    [ Reply ]
Dare I say it...THEIR LAST "GREAT" SONG!
Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
whiplash there from the preceding 2 to this 8
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Bollywood then?
 
Anything but Hollywood
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my homeless camp loves this song, and this whole album...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Driving Mulholland  at night and stopping at various strategic spots gives one a panoramic view of LA lying in an unending sea of light, below.
Quite impressive, even at the right time, magical.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 10 years ago by sydsfloyd67    [ Reply ]
                       R.E.M. seem to always get it just right.....  {#Crown}
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
nightswimming in a better mood
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I used to be really into REM. Then I saw them in concert at Shoreline Amphitheater. Worst concert I've ever been to. Dull, lifeless. Ruined REM for me. 
Posted 10 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
The green ink man is everywhere, he's everywhere!
Oh wait, that was Chicken Man.

 
Well-l-l-l-l-ll!

I thought Chicken Man was local to Boston. So local that it was only on the AM station WHDH. That series was so low-budget and campy that you thought it had to be nothing more than a labor of love. 

But NO! I first heard the series in the mid-to-late 70s--when it had been syndication already for years. Chicken Man is still being played on various niche radio stations, Armed Forces radio and even stations in Canada and Australia. 

Ira Glass digs into Chicken Man on This American Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDDoSb73rA8


Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:

Hollywood? Nope. Count me out. 

 
Bollywood then?
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
There are a lot of songs with the Hollywood theme going.  Seems like Hollywood is the universal touchstone now for the human race.
 
Hollywood? Nope. Count me out. 
Posted 10 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
There are a lot of songs with the Hollywood theme going.  Seems like Hollywood is the universal touchstone now for the human race.
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
This song seems to haunt me...not sure why...it's like my favorite old merino wool Irish sweater, I'm always glad I put it on...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Oh, Romeo... if Joan won't dance with you, I will, for this song.  Lovely stuff.  {#Sunny}
 
miss you so much, Cynaera...  thank you...

love this song...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Michael: get back to work!
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
NICE!!  Michael voice & one of REMs best piano ballads & ah, the lights of LA from Mulholland Drive!  Thanks Bill, Peter, Mike & Michael.

I was in Athens for a day 3 wks ago moving my former g'friend's daughter up to Athens for the Summer & as I came up the hill on Broad St. in the 14' U-Haul college WUOG played "(Don't Go Back to) Rockville" on a cloudless bluebird Spring-like Summer day for perfect entry into d'town.

Electrolite the perfect front-porch sitting song right now here in ATL! {#Angel} 
Posted 11 years ago by brianzimbz    [ Reply ]
This evening's play run has been nothing short of *superb* Mad props to RP for this one.
Posted 11 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 testpilot wrote:
So, what I've learned thus far from the R.E.M's opus is that Michael Stipe in not afraid.

He sings about it in every other song.

So glad for him...
 

Interesting observation...I never noticed it myself.  Come to think of it, it still does not ring true, but I will take notice for future reference.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
So, what I've learned thus far from the R.E.M's opus is that Michael Stipe in not afraid.

He sings about it in every other song.

So glad for him...
Posted 11 years ago by testpilot    [ Reply ]
The green ink man is everywhere, he's everywhere!
Oh wait, that was Chicken Man.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this winter evening...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:

I was just telling a friend that I was glad I caught REM on their last tour. I first saw them in Nashville nearly 30 years ago. Is that possible?

Damn, where does the time go? {#Dance}
 
The time does seem to go by pretty quickly.  I saw R.E.M. open for Gang Of Four in a small club outside of NYC, in 1981.  Yikes.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I'm not scared ... but I'll stay .. {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Nice pairing with the Kinks' Hollywood Blvd. This song confirms that not everything REM did after "Automatic for the People" was shit.
Posted 12 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
I do miss the older REM material, although this is a cool track.  Saw them in Paris in 1988.. now that's some time tunnel! 
Posted 12 years ago by alwaysoffline    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:
from back when I last loved R.E.M.
 
I was just telling a friend that I was glad I caught REM on their last tour. I first saw them in Nashville nearly 30 years ago. Is that possible?

Damn, where does the time go? {#Dance}
Posted 12 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
from back when I last loved R.E.M.
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
night swimming deserves electrolite.
Posted 12 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


I'll dance to this...


 



do it up, outta sight..
Posted 12 years ago by srose96    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...


 
 



yeah, that Friday I'm in Love kinda vibe..
Posted 12 years ago by srose96    [ Reply ]
one of my all time favs from them 
Posted 12 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of this one...
Posted 13 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
this whole album is amazing. so is this song. love them.
Posted 13 years ago by zitherica    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:
This song is soooo good for the external auditory meatus...
 
Yes sir, my ears certainly enjoy it...

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
One of my favourite REM songs. Thanks, guys. You will be missed.
Posted 13 years ago by mike_chouinard    [ Reply ]
RIP REM
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
just made me think of seeing REM way back when, 1985ish, at a little old movie theater, the LeRoy, in 
Pawtucket, RI. super cool then. still cool now.  
Posted 13 years ago by pamohearn    [ Reply ]
This is so retro-cool, sentimental and contemporary...like it a lot
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

I am right here, Joan...  would you like to dance?

 
 
Oh, Romeo... if Joan won't dance with you, I will, for this song.  Lovely stuff.  {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
electro lite
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]

R.E.M. by ~edomo
Costas Gounaris  ©2008-2010 ~edomo

...electrolite!


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
I love this song.  "twentieth century, go to sleep".....
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
Okay, I have passed beyond the point of liking Mr. Stipe's voice. {#Headache}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Romeo, Oh Romeo, Wherefor art thou Romeo?
Posted 14 years ago by joan_c    [ Reply ]
RT, are you there? This is still great.

Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Whahoo! Nice segue.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
How can I like REM so much yet loath U2 so much (played back-to-back a moment ago).
Posted 14 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Romeotuma - I know you're out there.

Turn it up!
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
It is one of my favourites.    {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:

Slipknot always works for me. . . speeds up the proceedings a little

 
Yeah, I wanna hang myself when I hear REM too.

Posted 14 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song. 
Posted 14 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
yes.....{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by wildrudi    [ Reply ]
Caligula wrote:


I wish I had something to play when my parents come for dinner :-)

Slipknot always works for me...speeds up the proceedings a little

Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:

Yes. It's simply, I suppose, but it's a damned wonderful tune from a very underrated album.

 

It was feast or famine on this album, and this one always makes me want a second helping!

GOD, that's the cheesiest comment ever...
Posted 15 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
A wonderful song. Makes me want to dance in my chair while working. {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by bing    [ Reply ]
I could go the rest of my life never hearing another R.E.M. song...
they are BORING
Posted 15 years ago by cakkafracle    [ Reply ]