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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bill Berry
Bill Berry
Drums
Peter Buck
Peter Buck
Guitar
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Bass Guitar
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bill Berry
Bill Berry
Composer
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Composer
Peter Buck
Peter Buck
Composer
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mitch Easter
Mitch Easter
Producer
Don Dixon
Don Dixon
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Did you never call? I waited for your call
These rivers of suggestion are driving me away
The trees will bend, the cities wash away
The city on the river, there is a girl without a dream
[Verse 2]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
[Verse 3]
Eastern to Mountain, third party call, the lines are down
The wise man built his words upon the rocks
But I'm not bound to follow suit
The trees will bend, the conversation's dimmed
Go build yourself another home, this choice isn't mine
[Verse 4]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
[Verse 5]
Did you never call? I waited for your call
These rivers of suggestion are driving me away
The ocean sang, the conversation's dimmed
Go build yourself another dream, this choice isn't mine
[Verse 6]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
Written by: Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck

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