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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
R.E.M.
R.E.M.
Performer
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Bass
Peter Buck
Peter Buck
Guitar
Bill Berry
Bill Berry
Drums
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Songwriter
Peter Buck
Peter Buck
Composer
Bill Berry
Bill Berry
Songwriter
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
R.E.M.
R.E.M.
Producer
Scott Litt
Scott Litt
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He's got his work and she comes easy
They each come around when the other is gone
Me, I think I got stuck somewhere in between
[Verse 2]
I wouldn't confide in the prodigal son
The die has been cast, the battle is won
The bullets were blanks, a double aught gun
I couldn't admit to a minute of fun
[Verse 3]
They come and they come
And they come and they come
I accepted with a gentle tongue
No words spoken, no need, this gift
[Verse 4]
Take it, stomp twice, ring the bell
Tether that ring and phrase
Enough with the rifling talk already
We all know what it means
Take this conversation to your great divide
I can only swallow what I ate
And I don't hate him
And I don't hate her
[Verse 5]
They come and they come
And they come and they come
I accepted with a gentle tongue
No heart broken, no need this gift
[Verse 6]
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
[Verse 7]
Reach for each other before you leave
Reach peace with the E.A.C.
Don't threaten me with a gentle tease
Don't threaten me with angry
Please, please, please
Don't try to tell me what I am
[Verse 8]
They come and they come
And they come and they come
I accepted with a gentle tongue
No words spoken, no need this gift
[Verse 9]
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me
(Talk to me)
Don't talk to me
(Don't talk to me)
Don't talk to me
(Talk to me)
Don't talk to me about being alone
Written by: Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck

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