R.E.M.- rapid eye movement- the third stage of sleep when your brain creates artificial images and sounds to occupy the brain more commonly refered to as a dream
R.E.M. in the band's name doesnt really mean anything, Stipe only picked the term in random while searching for words for their band name in a dictionary.
I just wrote the meaning of the song for those fuckers playing games and knowing music through that shit instead going and sit fucking listening a CD or at least a fucking mp3 to learn to listen instead pulling and scratching their balls with a playstation or xbox and waiting for your friends to take out all the buggers out of their fucking noses.
Stipe related in 1987 to Rolling Stone, "I've always left myself pretty open to interpretation. It's probably better that they just think it's a love song at this point."However, in an interview in the January 1988 issue of Musician magazine, he said that the song was "incredibly violent" and added, "It's very clear that it's about using people over and over again".
Hey guys! I know it's so annoying if someone asking people to check her/his profile out because she/he has something to show to the world BUT if you could spare 3 minutes,would you please check my profile? there you will find a cover of this song,thanks,it means a lot for me :)
@beastybuster2 well I guess that the repeat of the same lyrics adds to the meaning! that it was just something to occupy his time and not something he had feelings about
@dancetotunes Don't say R.I.P, R.E.M, they will never die. So long as there are folk like you and me you listen to there music and tell others about them, R.E.M will live forever.
@the1013trombone my dad had me into indie rock/alternative/rock/ect..ever since i was very very young..so i had known of this song way before guitar hero.:)
Thexmixup actually never even said he was opposed to it nor did he state or imply anything negative in the comment whatsoever. It was just a thumbs up to those of us who already knew it. :-)
''...One I love... Put yourself on the band... And see us forever!!!... YOU'RE THE ONE I LOVE!!!... '' Feel the love hearts!!!... Heart from the heart... With love...
Does anybody know what he mean's by ~ Fire! (x 2) and again Fire! (x 4), in the chorus? I guess only the artist would know about that!! ~~ beautiful song though, love it!!
In a documentary this song got explained as a love song which during the song turns out not to be a love song at all. Really sneaky, like stabbing someone with a dagger in the back. Which reflects his relationship with someone. The fire bit is very related to the "This one goes out to the one I love" bit, basicly whenever he tried to express his love to the person this song is about it backfired which made him feel like he was being burned alive.
I love how most people think that this is a love song, but look at the lyrics "A simple prop to occupy my time." It's more cruel than anything, but that's part of what makes this song so great.
I love how people dedicate it to Guitar Hero just because that's where they first heard it. Seriously, the producers of GH didn't make the song, why give them the credit?
I played this song when I ended a friendship. It wasn't because of a fight. We just started listening to this song to assuage the pain of ending such a camaraderie.
Not a love song at all. It's about a guy who hooks up with women, uses them, and then takes sadistic pleasure from breaking off the relationship. That line sung in the background, "She's comin down on her own now," sends a cold chill down my spine.
@ThexMixup R.E.M honestly couldnt care less if you heard this song from the radio Guitar hero or a concert, as long as you appreciate it. i mean why do u think they let guitar hero use their song? they want to get it exposed to everyone
@ThexMixup but how many ppl wouldnt be here if it wasnt guitar hero??? i mean all guitar hero and rock band does is allow ppl to play their favorite songs on a game or introduce other ppl to not only the song but the band as well.... now yes knowing the song before guitar hero is gud but i can clearly see u kno the game as well and that the song is on it so u cant judge those who came here because of it lol like u were anyway and btw i knew the song before guitar hero too ^^
@Wellnow123123 Who the hell cares? You don't need Rock Band OR Guitar Hero to listen to good music. AND LEARN HOW TO SPELL GUITAR! IT WAS IN THE VIDEO TITLE FOR CHRIST SAKES
I was 5 years old when I heard it the first time...and now I am 27!!!
Almost an old woman:D
As long as I remember I´ve listened to R.E.M
I grew up with their music.My mother was a big fan.
unfortunately she died when I was 19.She was only 34.
Now I am a mom,too and I´m really sad that my 3 years old son will never meet his Grandma.
But when I listen to R.E.M, I remember the moments that we had together,I hope my son will someday listen to this music,too!And we have our own Memories!
thumbs up if you think I'm a tool.
yake222 2 hours ago
R.E.M.- rapid eye movement- the third stage of sleep when your brain creates artificial images and sounds to occupy the brain more commonly refered to as a dream
STD1000000 5 days ago
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i just love it!fireee....
13paotrela 1 week ago
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13paotrela 1 week ago
I like how it says click here for more songs, and there are no more videos uploaded.
EdwardNygma1 1 week ago
for those who dont know the bands name means
Rapid
Eye
Movement
giorgos41000 3 weeks ago
@giorgos41000
No, it doesn't, it doesn't stand for anything. It's just R.E.M.
MetaI4Brains 2 weeks ago
@giorgos41000 already knew that lololol
MetalChickxX 1 week ago in playlist Liked videos
@giorgos41000
R.E.M. in the band's name doesnt really mean anything, Stipe only picked the term in random while searching for words for their band name in a dictionary.
happensq 13 hours ago
Thanks finally great sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hardkoregirl75 3 weeks ago
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SuperMarcusLAW 1 month ago
ive known this song forever and damn it reminds me of something....FUCK GUITAR HERO! lol i hate that game.
SuperMarcusLAW 1 month ago 3
ever since i was a kid this song would say in my head for days haha
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watch this acoustic cover version: watch?v=kfG52-ARRnk&feature=g-all-s&context=G2975acaFAAAAAAAAAAA
caiodolivera 1 month ago
the funny thing is i heard this in Menards and it was stuck in my head all day. this is a great song!
torythefanman 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
fuck guitar hero ill play this on a real guitar every time
famoscat 1 month ago
I just wrote the meaning of the song for those fuckers playing games and knowing music through that shit instead going and sit fucking listening a CD or at least a fucking mp3 to learn to listen instead pulling and scratching their balls with a playstation or xbox and waiting for your friends to take out all the buggers out of their fucking noses.
sebastienpaproki2000 1 month ago
Stipe related in 1987 to Rolling Stone, "I've always left myself pretty open to interpretation. It's probably better that they just think it's a love song at this point."However, in an interview in the January 1988 issue of Musician magazine, he said that the song was "incredibly violent" and added, "It's very clear that it's about using people over and over again".
sebastienpaproki2000 1 month ago
I heard this on the radio last week and just had to hear it again, good thing the song title wasnt hard to figure out :D
btbamizdabest95 1 month ago
Fantastic song , I like it so much for so long ;-)
lara8550able 1 month ago
awsome good song to go
amazingpetgossip 1 month ago
great song!
TooBigToHide 1 month ago
This song is not a love song. Listen to the lyrics.
Naushop1 1 month ago
@Naushop1 it's a punk-love song,, the real REM's attitude before they became mainstream i think
TechnoDual 11 hours ago
this one goes out to the one i lovee
MetalChickxX 1 month ago
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spartandude45 2 months ago
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Hey guys! I know it's so annoying if someone asking people to check her/his profile out because she/he has something to show to the world BUT if you could spare 3 minutes,would you please check my profile? there you will find a cover of this song,thanks,it means a lot for me :)
Arcy626 2 months ago
the one i love, and the one i left behind :))
terhan2 2 months ago
Love this song!
KingTemple1 2 months ago
I Heard this song on the fucking radio, not in a kids game, man, fuck this people >:c
MercenaryFox 2 months ago
the dislike bar is the size of bieber's dick :)
thhfhfgh 3 months ago 2
@thhfhfgh that so OLD dude. Get over Bieber.
AKAjocey 3 months ago
@thhfhfgh what dick?
spartandude45 2 months ago
best <3
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this song is a classic
mhcxx777 3 months ago
awesome, one song with little words says so much.
MyTeresas 4 months ago 4
awesome, one song with little words say so much.
MyTeresas 4 months ago
what does R.E.M. stand for?
911Ranger1 4 months ago
@911Ranger1 Rapid Eye Movement. A state of sleep ;)
Carancarone 4 months ago in playlist Music
@911Ranger1 REM means RAPID EAR MOVEMENT, since they are a Band.
The Sleep REM is different. Clever of REM, huh?
frankenstein1815 3 months ago
@beastybuster2 well I guess that the repeat of the same lyrics adds to the meaning! that it was just something to occupy his time and not something he had feelings about
! right?
MrAlexSaranto 5 months ago
!!!!!!! They are not death . You know , the music is forever. REM you ,re my religion. ¡¡¡¡¡¡
gaizka1140 5 months ago
RIP REM!
dancetotunes 5 months ago
@dancetotunes Don't say R.I.P, R.E.M, they will never die. So long as there are folk like you and me you listen to there music and tell others about them, R.E.M will live forever.
TheNorthernFish 5 months ago 44
@TheNorthernFish
me too! I will love them 4ever .
dogfancy53 1 month ago
exlent!!!!!
bogdanovic2 5 months ago
Will miss you R.E.M!
mufcevo 5 months ago
terry
mi07931 5 months ago
14 fags!!!
arsenick85 5 months ago 2
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gorgeous !
ssapir 6 months ago
georgess !
ssapir 6 months ago
Guitar Hero? lame. Love this song though
NeyxChaos 6 months ago
MY FAV R.E.M.....i enjoyed this song and losing my religion sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much...thumbs up likers!!!
kenn409 6 months ago 3
best band in the world!
adminelf 6 months ago
fire meaning pain...havent heard this song in about 2yrs..im just in the mood for this muzik
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07881600429 6 months ago
thumbs up if you didnt even know this was on guitar hero.
the1013trombone 6 months ago 273
@the1013trombone my dad had me into indie rock/alternative/rock/ect..ever since i was very very young..so i had known of this song way before guitar hero.:)
ZIM98GIR 5 months ago
@the1013trombone - I stuck my thumb up my own arse, does that count?
jerry303 3 months ago
@the1013trombone Thumbs down for attention seeking by asking for thumbs up.
Doyledeth 4 weeks ago
Brother: Have you ever wondered why he just starts randomly starts yelling "fire!"?
Friend: Now that you mention it, I am quite concerned for him.
BAAMMzZ 6 months ago
@BAAMMzZ LoL :D
sekroHawk 6 months ago 2
@BAAMMzZ hes obviously on fire and is in great pain and in need of aid
awesomesauce79 6 months ago
@BAAMMzZ maybe the one he loved died in a fire (so many possibility's )
mynameipie 6 months ago
@BAAMMzZ Well I was thinking it was more of his love was fire...
BAAMMzZ 6 months ago
@BAAMMzZ
I believe it's about an ex lover he wants to shoot.
GiantKukri 4 months ago
@GiantKukri
I don't think so...
Fire! means the overcoming feelings in his heart...
Because his 'simple prop' (to think to let the one you love behind you) didn't work ...
Jannizone 4 months ago
@thexmixup
And yes I just assumed you're male in my comment soo I'm sorry if you're not.. :p ha
11oneworld 7 months ago
@fishsticks
Thexmixup actually never even said he was opposed to it nor did he state or imply anything negative in the comment whatsoever. It was just a thumbs up to those of us who already knew it. :-)
11oneworld 7 months ago
LOSING MY RELIGION AND THIS SONG, THE BEST MUSIC OF THIS BAND!!!!
janethcaro 7 months ago
i lovet it this song
janethcaro 7 months ago
12 people havent played guitar hero :P
kostas1997yo 7 months ago
I love this song - you too - E. V. - Thanks for this all!
loni50otter 7 months ago
Even though this song has very little lyrics, it has great meaning and that's all that matters. Great song
beastybuster2 7 months ago
''...One I love... Put yourself on the band... And see us forever!!!... YOU'RE THE ONE I LOVE!!!... '' Feel the love hearts!!!... Heart from the heart... With love...
MsFreesun 7 months ago
@v1nna
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kensmac 7 months ago
Does anybody know what he mean's by ~ Fire! (x 2) and again Fire! (x 4), in the chorus? I guess only the artist would know about that!! ~~ beautiful song though, love it!!
bluebrett70 8 months ago
@bluebrett70
In a documentary this song got explained as a love song which during the song turns out not to be a love song at all. Really sneaky, like stabbing someone with a dagger in the back. Which reflects his relationship with someone. The fire bit is very related to the "This one goes out to the one I love" bit, basicly whenever he tried to express his love to the person this song is about it backfired which made him feel like he was being burned alive.
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@bluebrett70 x2 is FIre times 2 or "Fire" to repeat two times. Can you guess x4?
sebastienpaproki2000 1 month ago
flipping shyte ... This is nice
griffonsa 8 months ago
Great Rendition of the 60s Original
cseaavalosroger 8 months ago
@bleachfanforever01 i love how ur a fucking tool, who gives a fuck if u know what the songs about u fag
holmesy1894 8 months ago
@holmesy1894 well sed
smurf4385 8 months ago
I love how most people think that this is a love song, but look at the lyrics "A simple prop to occupy my time." It's more cruel than anything, but that's part of what makes this song so great.
bleachfanforever01 8 months ago
A quiz said this was my first kiss song.........no
thepinkee6 8 months ago
I love this soooong! it's ...wonderfuuul! <3
spirido0la 8 months ago
I love how people dedicate it to Guitar Hero just because that's where they first heard it. Seriously, the producers of GH didn't make the song, why give them the credit?
demonreign43 9 months ago 3
David guetta is a featured video??
What is the world coming to?
120Vanquish120 9 months ago
Fire!!!!!! Used to strum this a lot!
beedable 9 months ago
I heard this from document, not guitar hero
TheDeathMonkeyShow 9 months ago
fiiiiireeee
icecoldisaac86 9 months ago 2
Thumbs up if you dont care if people only know this song from guitar hero or knew it before and just like the song ! :P
2000onkelzfan 9 months ago
just beautiful R.E.M. ones of the best ever
SergioGrande81 9 months ago
Perfect!!!Super !!!i love it !!!!! R.E.M come to greece pleaseeeee :)))
TheAntriana 9 months ago
I played this song when I ended a friendship. It wasn't because of a fight. We just started listening to this song to assuage the pain of ending such a camaraderie.
monkeypeople101 10 months ago
this one goes out to my music teacher, who said that 3 lines can't be considered lyrics. what do you say now, huh?
conraydo 10 months ago
this was the first album i ever lsitened to before i knew what an album is. i didnt even know this was in guitar hero. 1991 baby
wiindowliicker 10 months ago
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JacksFinalStand98 11 months ago
i took a quiz, it said this is gonna be my 'first kiss song'. i don't believe it. i don't really like this song that much
caycici 11 months ago
@caycici How ironic that a song about using people is supposed to be your "first kiss" song...hahaha
theblakeman 11 months ago
Even though it does have very limited lyrics, the guy has a great voice
beastybuster2 11 months ago 13
great song..
ShadowNightOfTheDead 1 year ago
amazing!!
thot it contain few lyrics its still amazing!
miss old days!!
albertogang 1 year ago
does anybody what are the lyrics for the backup vacals in thhe refrain
MrPapas1991 1 year ago
@MrPapas1991 "She's comin' down on her own now."
jrwalkerjr 1 year ago
@jrwalkerjr thanx
MrPapas1991 1 year ago
really nice song I'm 20 but i really like this one..
reysonbaluso8 1 year ago
12 people never loved anyone
Jeffdeez 1 year ago
i love this song.....efilnikcufecin
yragserolf15 1 year ago
this is just fenomenal song
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Great song. Pls check out my cover version
AshAlmond 1 year ago
What's with the butt cone on the bottom?
goodmike1993 1 year ago 2
Not a love song at all. It's about a guy who hooks up with women, uses them, and then takes sadistic pleasure from breaking off the relationship. That line sung in the background, "She's comin down on her own now," sends a cold chill down my spine.
jrwalkerjr 1 year ago 4
@jrwalkerjr bs
AvengedSevenfold1337 1 year ago
Love this song....Amazing...thanks for posting this!
GnomeOfChaotica 1 year ago
where is the lyrics?
punkboymitza 1 year ago
Music like THIS is how my ears get laid
horselips 1 year ago 3
There's something strange: a lot of people has an "x" in their niknames but it seems like they put it in without making sense...
Well, I know, this comment isn't about the song... But who cares?
LadyH96 1 year ago 3
@LadyH96
xlolx
uNANOtube 1 year ago
@LadyH96 I care, good comment. :)
JayGOS117 1 year ago
why do you care if people dislike.thats what freedom of speech is law
bubbah671 1 year ago
I was going to say that i can play this on guitar, but it doesn't sound anywhere near as good when i play it on acoustic...
coolsquaredwink 1 year ago
@coolsquaredwink You play it, that is good enough for me :)
JayGOS117 1 year ago
The most Western `white` popmusic is derivative of Celtic music, isn´t it .....
Especially when I hear R.E.M. I have this in mind....
fietsvriend 1 year ago
the 11 dislikers arent loved
TheSplatter21 1 year ago 43
1988 when I first heard this. Certainly thought provoking when you are on the Falkland Islands
wowser47 1 year ago
its a nice song for the one girl i love..that she lift me...
1julex 1 year ago
I wonder if this song is for the one he loves
emocorxprax 1 year ago 3
I wonder if this song is to the one he loves
emocorxprax 1 year ago
Simple and awesome
holaholahilahola 1 year ago
Thumbs up if you knew this song BEFORE Guitar Hero :P
ThexMixup 1 year ago 675
@ThexMixup hell i didnt even know this song WAS on guitar hero
mindmaster323 1 year ago 2
@ThexMixup R.E.M honestly couldnt care less if you heard this song from the radio Guitar hero or a concert, as long as you appreciate it. i mean why do u think they let guitar hero use their song? they want to get it exposed to everyone
BigBlue725 1 year ago
@BigBlue725 I was just curious to see who knew it before. :P
ThexMixup 1 year ago
@ThexMixup hell yeah :)
Jeffdeez 1 year ago
@ThexMixup You're joking... I'm so old school, I don't even know what guitar hero is. ;)
TheTumboos 1 year ago
@ThexMixup but how many ppl wouldnt be here if it wasnt guitar hero??? i mean all guitar hero and rock band does is allow ppl to play their favorite songs on a game or introduce other ppl to not only the song but the band as well.... now yes knowing the song before guitar hero is gud but i can clearly see u kno the game as well and that the song is on it so u cant judge those who came here because of it lol like u were anyway and btw i knew the song before guitar hero too ^^
Jinryuzuki 1 year ago
@ThexMixup Yep.. I wouldn't even know what Guitar Hero is if it wasn't for my friend. I have never EVER played that game :3
AKAjocey 1 year ago
@ThexMixup The only thumb up is the thumb you have up your ass.
GRNDSLMHTTR3 1 year ago
@GRNDSLMHTTR3 For sure, 12 year old troll.
ThexMixup 1 year ago
@GRNDSLMHTTR3 F off lil troll
ninjakid852 1 year ago
@ThexMixup Thumbs up if you knew this song was on rock band not gutair hero lol...but yes i still did lol
Wellnow123123 10 months ago
@Wellnow123123 lol wow i failed nvm ur right...duh sorry thought of orange crush lol
Wellnow123123 10 months ago
@Wellnow123123 Who the hell cares? You don't need Rock Band OR Guitar Hero to listen to good music. AND LEARN HOW TO SPELL GUITAR! IT WAS IN THE VIDEO TITLE FOR CHRIST SAKES
mercfan74 9 months ago
@ThexMixup
I was 5 years old when I heard it the first time...and now I am 27!!!
Almost an old woman:D
As long as I remember I´ve listened to R.E.M
I grew up with their music.My mother was a big fan.
unfortunately she died when I was 19.She was only 34.
Now I am a mom,too and I´m really sad that my 3 years old son will never meet his Grandma.
But when I listen to R.E.M, I remember the moments that we had together,I hope my son will someday listen to this music,too!And we have our own Memories!
sizzeeeee 9 months ago 3
@sizzeeeee Im sorry to hear that, but im glad you dont let it keep you down! :D
Raising your son with R.E.M. is like buttering toast. its totally worth it XD
ThexMixup 9 months ago
@ThexMixup
And my son loves toast:D
I was down for years after it happened,but now I have my own little family and I have to look forward.
We can´t turn back the time,no matter how much we want it...And believe me,if I could,I would do it!
sizzeeeee 9 months ago
000 g0d ! it's ... w0nderfuul ! memories with a song that you had heard it on 5 years old!
spirido0la 8 months ago
@ThexMixup Seriously now, dear boy, who wouldn't?
conni60640 8 months ago
@ThexMixup I just found the song 20 seconds ago lol
gastuf 8 months ago
@ThexMixup Guitar hero will attract new followers to any group or song, it's inevitable. I don't understand why people are so opposed to that.
Fishsticks187 7 months ago
@ThexMixup We do of course!!! Love REM!!
zz1rdystarfish 6 months ago
I Can feel that somebody just needed to make some money
jarlarpik 1 year ago
OMG ITS FROM GUITAR WOLRD TOUR!!!! who the fuck cares.
lordrunken 1 year ago 6
this dude sounds like hes sad :(
lolbloodyhelhaha 1 year ago
9 people got hot sauce in there eyes and accidentally hit the dislike button
pantera090789 1 year ago 3
Few words but so much emotion
ElRomell2K 1 year ago
the only reason i dont like this song is cuz there's one verse with 4 lines and then it says fire like 10 times... :\ grrrr repetitive songs
daydreamerxox96 1 year ago
SARAH JANE JONES THIS ONE GOES OUT TO U WITH ALL MY LOVE HEART AND SOUL x x x x x
1980clairemckenzie 1 year ago
the begining sounds like the oasis song morning glory :)
oasisfanmatt 1 year ago
love this song while driving :D
hofstede21 1 year ago
<_< i always thought the lyrics instead of FIREEEE were AYEEE AYEEE!!XD!!!... <_< i still like my version better.:D ^___^ Love this song!!!!
YellaStarsa 1 year ago
to master and to servant
azurarz 1 year ago
one of the best songs in rock history
Jdoggyflash 1 year ago
Love this song!!!!!!!!!! I love my baby! :DD
1992kurtcobain 1 year ago
I have that C.D Just got it ;)
Leader509 1 year ago
lol, I thought he was say "I AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMM!"
lol
DarthBane123 1 year ago
@DarthBane123
I did too. I like that better, actually.
I4gotmyMANTRA 1 year ago
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