R.E.M. - Aftermath

"Aftermath" Now the radio stutters. snaps to life. Some sour song that sets it right. And when London falls He'd like to call But the stars collide. They're beautiful and much maligned. In a universe where you see the worst, And it's up to you to fix it. Now you've worked it out And you see it all And you've worked it out And you see it all And you want to shout How you see it all It's easy to dismiss the "what's it all about" crowd. There is no doubt. it's this, here, now. And you close your eyes. He's not coming back. So you work it out, overfeed the cat. And the plants are dry and they need to drink. So you do your best. and you flood the sink. Sit down in the kitchen and cry. Now you've worked it out And you see it all And you've worked it out And you see it all And you want to shout How you see it all Now the universe left you for a runners lap. It feels like home when it comes crashing back. And it makes you laugh And it makes you cry, When London falls And you're still alive. The radio stutters, It makes you laugh And the aftermath, Open up your eyes. You're so alive. Now you've worked it out And you see it all And you've worked it out And you see it all And you want to shout How you see it all How you've worked it out And you see it all How you've worked it out And you see it all