Tainted Obligation

R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band's first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the group released its critically acclaimed debut album, Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M… more »

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I saw the shoals at night, with the moon above
I felt an obligation, and heard your voice again
If you were here once, you were here a hundred times
If I reached out tonight, I found I couldn't fight it
If you were here once, you were here a hundred times

Ohh
Best as a wishing star, I saw you better far away
And I felt obligation, and heard your voice again
Hear the rush of water, passing over the shoals
Hear my heartbeat rather, if I reached out tonight

If I reach out tonight and find I can't fight it
And look to the stars, and wander towards a
Heartfelt obligation, a place that you called home
And heard your voice again, but it's too late
You left long ago, and now you're probably dead and gone
And I'm left here with the water and the shoals and a tainted obligation
Ohh

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Written by: Michael Stipe, Matthew Sweet

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