R.E.M. - The One I Love (Official Music Video)

[@bigalwray]

Grew up as a black kid in a, shall I say, impoverished neighbourhood. My Mum’s new boyfriend introduced me to REM. Never looked back.

[@imnottellingyoumyname3050]

What about when you're reversing your car.

[@6figureceleryjfs378]

Music is the best of humans.

[@evelynzlon9492]

I'm black too. This song is about the Mona Lisa, a "simple prop" whom Da Vinci cherished and toted with him wherever he went. The Mona Lisa is actually the image of the beast from the sea discussed in the Bible's Revelations. Da Vinci himself was one head of the beast in fact. He's a vampire who can age backwards, and he's also been known as Otto von Bismarck and Adolf Hitler. These 2 statesmen were stylistically different but their underlying bone structure was identical. And the German King at the time voluntarily conferred all of his power and authority to Prince Otto for some strange reason. This unprecedented event parallels the Biblical description of the beast's ascent to power. Here's the catch: America was originally ordained by God as a free land for whites. For the Gentiles specifically, which is virtually inclusive of all whites. Therefore I have a neutral attitude towards the fact that my great-great-great grandpa Otto is the Devil. This song fills my heart with sentimental nostalgia although I know exactly what it's about.

[@Twins1964]

Dude, I'm glad you made it out. I was one of those kid too.

[@evelynzlon9492]

@@Twins1964 You've changed. A lot.

[@crusadeagainstgreedyentert4865]

Peter Buck is one of the most underrated guitarists.

[@ferm8103]

Yep, absolutely correct

[@anitabowling7311]

I feel this song is a represention’ of a loved one passing away this I feel this is the song my late husband would want me to hear

[@cains0]

He’s incredibly gifted. He’s one of my guitar heroes along with Bob Mould. They are very good at what they do. Mike Mills doesn’t seem to get enough credit and Bill definitely needs more praise as a drummer.

[@peterninnim2561]

Totally Agree with you bro

[@34REDCOW34]

W

[@mc98smusicmoviereviews93]

"A simple prop to occupy my time" Damn, that's cold, Michael.

[@evelynzlon9492]

Altogether this song is reminiscent of old European nobility whose nearest neighbors were miles away. Transportation took forever in the horse-and-carriage days, so these people would usually only gather for special occasions like balls, weddings and affairs of state. Their social skills were very formal by our standards because meeting people wasn't an everyday thing. And they learned to love their valuables, their "simple props" more than other people. These sentiments are enjoying a resurgence in our 1% era and Stipe was ahead of the game with this song.

[@TheMeanArena]

@@evelynzlon9492 He's talking about a woman.

[@evelynzlon9492]

@@TheMeanArenaA little of both. The Mona Lisa was Da Vinci's favorite simple prop. He brought her with him everywhere he went, like she was an actual human companion. The Mona Lisa really blurs the distinction between 'she' and 'it'. But she is a product of this low-tech feudal era, where the aristocrats and their similarly landowning friends went a little kooky from isolation. They probably had imaginary friends and whatnot.

[@evelynzlon9492]

@@TheMeanArena However Hell is other people. I can't remember which author said that but it's very true. Just because the nobility lived out in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean they were sad. They may have been eccentric but for the most part I think they were happy.

[@evelynzlon9492]

@@TheMeanArena The Mona Lisa's alternative title is La Giaconda, which means jocund. How great it is never to have to interact with the f**king a**holes in this world. This song really captures the whole attitude.

[@danielancona6780]

Christmas Day 2024. Still love REM

[@marzp9841]

28th December.. Melbourne Australia 🦘🦘.. great song..

[@anitahardesty2163]

One of the greatest bands ever!! So many great songs!! ❤❤

[@Alan-gi2ku]

Hell yeah!

[@nitrolixguitarlessons]

One of the greatest riffs in rock history, so haunting. That main riff is the very definition of rock and roll.

[@Joethecatholic]

And thats why Noel gallagher 'borrowed' it for 'morning glory' lol

[@OfficialAnarchyz]

Sounds like Rebel Rebel

[@XxYwise]

The isolated guitars are super-haunting.

[@nitrolixguitarlessons]

@@XxYwise will have to check that out, thanks for the tip

[@treyebillups8602]

"A simple prop to occupy my time" jeez this is the furthest thing from a love song

[@marim7784]

When you meet the one, you will know all the others were props.

[@stargazer9990]

I don't think some get what a prop is...

[@evelynzlon9492]

It's about the Mona Lisa. She was a simple prop whom Da Vinci loved. He brought her with him everywhere he went, like she was a helpless child he had to look after. This portrait was allegedly Da Vinci in drag. The cross dresser in this video has similar hair to the Mona Lisa and her facial features resemble Da Vinci's. The Mona Lisa is actually the image of the diabolical Beast from the Sea described in the Bible. That's how I know the drag queen resembles Da Vinci. He's still alive and I've watched the videos he's made under another of his pseudonyms. The scenes where the drag queen has one foot in a pedicure soaking bowl represents the Beast's amphibious nature. It has 2 habitations of both land and sea.

[@rickbaehr]

!!

[@EstebanCox-lc3hc]

Clearly it's not, and wasn't meant to be. Stipe said it's a song about using people over and over again.

[@petegarza2025]

Ladies and gentlemen this is how it's done...What a powerful haunting song...This is why R.E.M. is in the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME...👏👏👏

[@chrisvassiliou889]

Hall of Fame it is for the records , it is enormity of the lyrics and music that shutters me

[@petegarza2025]

@@chrisvassiliou889 I personally think the RRHOF has become nothing more than a fraternity where only a select few are acceptable and I find that very annoying and disturbing...How can you leave out critically acclaimed bands like "BOSTON","BADFINGER,and"THIN LIZZY"...The RRHOF is nothing but a complete SHAM...

[@peterninnim2561]

Well day

[@peterninnim2561]

Well said I meant

[@onekinkstar]

Inducted now in the songwriters Hall of Fame, which is why I came looking to hear this again.

[@tonbrw602]

Back in the early 80’s my sister’s boyfriend saw R.E.M. play when he was in college. They split up, and she never forgot him. She died from Covid and I got word from him. Although my sister and he had both lived different lives, he said she had been the love of his life. Perhaps the band wrote this song about people being used, perhaps drugs. To me it will always be a man crying it out to a lost love, the “prop” being the actual words, or poetry, of the song. ❤️

[@1220b]

Dam that's deep. Ive never forget the love of my life. And your might be right about the prop thing... Sorry to her of your bereavement.

[@joanadkins9438]

Well said!

[@adevairjose2534]

🥲🥲

[@pennsworth996]

I'd argue that the "simple prop" lyric is ambiguous if we look at the words in isolation. Is the simple prop "This one" or "the one I love". Stipe has offered conflicting explanations of the lyric in interviews over time, as any good artist should. If you hear a love song I think you're just as correct as if you hear a hate song.

[@Vicky-fn2ru]

😮 love it love it love it love it well done ❤❤❤❤❤

[@manko717]

This is proof song don’t have to be complicated or complex to be remembered.

[@paulomoraes671]

exactly

[@Jaguar_Delta]

Except it is, it's about a narcissist dumpster of a human being going around enamoring others just to "leave them behind" once their partner catches on to their shitty character. So the singer just moves on the the next, doing the same disgusting thing over and over.

[@Trollificusv2]

True, songs don't HAVE to be complicated or complex...but I've seen a half-dozen different interpretations of this one just in the first hundred comments.

[@youjoker9647]

A song is more likely to be remembered if it's a simple, 3 chord wonder

[@MartinoMarguglio]

If you want to dumb it down even more, look at Fatboy Slim or Daft Punk. Songs couldn't be simpler and beloved by millions

[@NevadaDHS]

The indoor shots were filmed at The Morton Theatre in Athens, GA before it was renovated. The shot of the 8 people in front of the windows (0:33) is looking house right from the center of the main floor of the theatre. Awesome visual

[@JMarkJones]

That's right! Some were also taken at the old Lucy Cobb Institute on Milledge Avenue. It was just before it was renovated and turned into the UGA Vinson Institute of Government. Two classic landmarks in REM Town, Athens GA.

[@jasonbyers5802]

This video was directed by the now famous TV chef Alton Brown.

[@JMarkJones]

I'm from Athens and I love REM (of course!) Not long after this vid came out I was having lunch with some UGA colleagues at the old Georgian Hotel in downtown Athens. Our waitress looked very familiar. A friend and I figured out she was the actor in this vid. He freaked when I asked her, (he's the shy type). She got the biggest smile and said "Yes that's me!" and we had the best talk. She loved doing it, and loved getting recognized for her work. And yes, still listening to REM and playing songs on my acoustic guitar here in 2024, 62 years old, about 35 years later.

[@caneadelic]

I'm pretty sure she is one of the girls in the Pop Song 89 vid too! :)

[@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln]

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

[@laurathomas1083]

1 day after he died your on you tube using his death to beg for likes, you haven’t got no shame have you disgusting

[@Betzabeth87006]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏

[@nickmatthews8649]

God rest his soul❤

[@stephanlindinger9402]

Dein Vater ist nicht weggegangen,er ist nur vorausgegangen!!! Mit seinen Songs kannst du ihn kurzfristig zurück rufen!!! 🙏🙏🙏 Bleib stark!!!

[@rangeldeoliveiradesigner]

your father stay with you , ever.

[@jakemarcus9999]

Still sends chills down my spine. Such a timeless song.

[@johnalfred2678]

(2)

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

They really hit a homerun with this one!!!!

[@jeremybrien2038]

Same.

[@xaviermachiavelli5236]

So

[@crunkaholic81]

yeah bro especially hits different when the lyrics hit home so hard it hurts

[@Hqhq-01]

Damn these guys sure could write some potent, hard hitting music. This is so HUGE.

[@cheary3549]

It's been 35 Years and still rocks me.. What a song... What a marvelous time, we were happy, yet unaware of how lucky we were.

[@sunnaschy2008]

So True.

[@tobyjohn8624]

You are so damn right!

[@Maurocoach72]

Agrre!!!

[@НадеждаВихтинская]

ДА,когда Человек СЧАСТЛИВ он этого НЕ осознает !!! Но есть такие редкие Счастливцы 🎉.

[@canteventhough]

Wow. That's my whole life. I've been listening to this song my whole life and it's still amazing.

[@denisedorazio5424]

My late husband use to sing this song to me. It’s 16 years without him,an I miss him so much

[@ThomasBoyce5000]

💙💙💙

[@ardakaya8307]

my condolences

[@SCW87]

❤

[@antuwan08]

😥

[@lauramgb]

Sorry! 🥺

[@glauciorobertodossantos9781]

This band was amazing! Unfortunately they don't exist anymore! This song, particularly brings me good memories! I love you REM! God bless you!

[@chriscornelius2518]

I just saw an interview with all of them together. It was a clip, so it didn't say anything about making new stuff. One thing said by a band member was they have let go of the idea of despising their music. They had a phase where that happened I guess

[@glauciorobertodossantos9781]

@@chriscornelius2518 Cool! Thanks!

[@GGGritzer]

Wish they'd even tour again. They are INCREDIBLE live.

[@denimgurung1726]

You are one of the most good looking girl and a wonderful soul I've ever met on my life Mintu love you so much Sweetheart ❤

[@larynk.5147]

R.E.M. Really Excellent Music

[@MrMkayultra]

Laryn K. REM= Remember Every Moment

[@captainpiefox9133]

Laryn K. Rapid Eye Movement

[@lxtsyrc_]

ok

[@lxtsyrc_]

d best talaga 😂

[@therealsemites]

Renal Emergency Medication

[@lowrideralternatives7581]

Without R.E.M no pearl jam no counting crow no nirvana and no other alternative rock

[@willow1855]

Crazy ain't it

[@lowrideralternatives7581]

@@willow1855 I know

[@bikeboy613]

and without this song no Morning Glory by Oasis ...

[@WLKeogh]

R.E.M is one of the greatest rock bands in history.

[@SC-iv7tj]

REM is good, but if your thinking Top Ten, I go for the Rolling Stones 😁

[@lordcharlesthomas]

Not really

[@davidbowman4259]

Yes. And why anybody would feel the need to bring up the Rolling Stones ...

[@robharding5345]

Of that, there is no doubt !

[@ThaiThom]

In 80s history, yes.

[@BaljitSingh-hm9gq]

Nice video ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulawright9217]

Always listening to R.E.M 66 yrs October 24🎉

[@caioaugustoaddonovillela3348]

The One I Love, Super Fashion REMHQ Forever Friends Fantastic

[@Lichtstrahl92]

This song never gets old. Not even if you hear it over and over again ...

[@bluewater3783]

I Agree! :)

[@sung-ryulkim6590]

Even the lyrics repeats over and over again. :)

[@ricardotadeoherrera5831]

Uuffff exactamente,¡!!!!!

[@alexg.9279]

Due to the power of MELODIES 😁

[@dandamarcia7058]

Verdade! Amo!

[@terryah2136]

Amazing how this song's lyrics are so simple, yet it still ends up being one of the greatest songs ever

[@mezzovii]

the lyrics are simple yet the people who think its about love are even simpler!

[@terryah2136]

@@mezzovii simple props who haven't been used to occupy another person's time?

[@chloegrace6668]

Personally I think this band was ahead of it's time, amazing stuff

[@yoloswagwhipnaenae21lol88]

They were Out of Time? ;-)

[@jimjonn5684]

Yee reckon? Iol. ..yes bout20 yrs or64..they cool .keep nockin

[@christina9841]

They paved the way for the genre of alternative rock. REM and U2.

[@deannaaufmuth5649]

I so agree. There is nothing to compare to the words and sentiments that come through their music!

[@deannaaufmuth5649]

@Leo Asmaklis Are you a writer? If not, you shold be. Your words are beautiful.

[@pierreodria2064]

Contrary to what many people think, this is not a love song by any stretch of the imagination.

[@babywah3290]

“A simple prop, to occupy my time.”

[@geometrydashiuppiter6910]

​@@babywah3290What is a prop? I'm not a native speaker

[@babywah3290]

@@geometrydashiuppiter6910 He’s saying that the one he “loves” is actually a plaything, someone of no significance.

[@rickbaehr]

That‘s what Michael said(!!) and everybody thinks it‘s a love Song ..😅🙈

[@Tammy-ie7uj]

It's about narcissists......my ex boyfriend. He would act all sweet and caring and then tell me I was nothing before leaving.

[@WarehouseSiouxFalls]

REM at the peak of their powers!

[@AnnieTrying]

I'm so happy that I got to see them in concert when I was a teen. They will forever be one of my absolute favorite bands.

[@curtrod]

woohoo

[@christopherunfus8962]

I wish I could have seen them in concert.

[@davetravelingheritage5403]

REM have to be one of the finest band's in the world or maybe I'm biased as i was a 90's teen when most of REM'S music came out so happy memories. I got sober in 2004 and a short time later i went to an REM concert at my beloved Ipswich Town football stadium, it was very special as it was first live band i saw as a sober/clean man. 2020 still sober n clean

[@LeahInAnotherLife]

I'm so proud of you!! 💚

[@davetravelingheritage5403]

@@LeahInAnotherLife Thanks 💙

[@DaynaLWElias907]

Congratulations Man!!😊👌🏼 I can only IMAGINE the performance they must've put on!🤯🤯

[@tylerkoch5255]

I know I’m 2 years late but Congratulations, and I hope you’re doing good today

[@mariahelenadasilva8591]

Congrats! Great message to help other ppl to get out every kind of addictions and staying clean.! How I wish that what happened to you also happened to a great friend of mine... I would love to hear from him a statement like yours... But unfortunately he only sinks deeper and deeper... He doesn't realize it's much better to stay clean and out off drugs... To say no to drugs. He's killing himself little by little. And he is taking down his mother's health too...

[@bloodboughtsaint777]

Such an underrated band... full of hits that still hit strong today.

[@karynharrison4325]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rebeltvr6046]

They're not underrated but they're not considered as great as they should be.

[@lucasjharr6]

One of my favorite songs of all times - it is dark. It is lovely, thanks. These guys are amazing!

[@MarianMurphy-rz8ej]

I think he died to save her soul that she might believe in Jesus and love and what on the surface ostensibly appears as a brutal rejection is in fact a way to protect her soul that she may be sealed for eternity.. I hope anyway…because it has happened to me…because your savage turn and rending really came out of left field and I didn’t give you a proper reason that I should be your enemy…in truth…for the most part…at least not such that I deserve this fate I am currently living…but happy to have evaded the curse of a third eye and all the horrible things witnessed thereby… hope everyone will be saved in the end and 144,000 is a code for everyone, but you’ve taken your abuse a bit too far tbf also…🙏

[@AmberRose-d7z]

Love" This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire Fire This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind Another prop has occupied my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now)

[@nova423]

Fun fact: Alton Brown was the Director of Photography for this video.

[@PanEtRosa]

yeah, that is a *wild* thing to learn. I found out on AB's TV Tropes page. and you know what never happens on that site? someone just sitting there stunned for a good minute or two instead of clicking on every visible link, and yet that is what I did.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

This song makes me think of all the girls that I loved in high school, but let slip through my fingers because I didn’t tell them how I really felt about them.

[@mitjakopcar9029]

exactly 🙂

[@WhiteSparrow-]

Don `t cry😂

[@bcancun123]

Amen

[@timothywilliams1627]

Yeah you just wanted to bang them lol😅 I get it

[@collectYaNeck]

im with you. i was always so stoned in high school and would get so nervous like heart beating out of my chest. weed is not very conducive to conversing with chicks. Like, .. lets go to a party.... but take bong rips before we go. Great idea. Once i got comfortable with myself 19-20 i kinda went rogue... im guessing i was trying to make up for all the missed opportunities. So many beautiful women in the world and i was crazy for them all... still am

[@mikebarker6979]

This song has the absolute perfect mix of guitar, bass drums and vocals. I can't really explain what I mean but it's perfect.

[@roberth7054]

Masterpieces never die - they only grow more majestic

[@leejackson7588]

The day you find out that you are not Immortal is the day you enjoy the rest of your life .... Jim Morrison ..

[@leejackson7588]

The day you find out that you are not Immortal is the day you enjoy the rest of your life .... Jim Morrison ..

[@KINGKongKalikong]

I'm going to hell -Eminem

[@nosferatuthevampy]

This song need to listen with closing eyes from start to finish. ‘Cause this song is perfect..

[@chrisshaw8111]

This one has to be played loud

[@apieceoftoast710]

The director of photography for this music video was Alton Brown. Yes, THAT Alton Brown, from the Food Network's "Good Eats"

[@abumaor]

This is the greatest 4 line song of all times.

[@Rog-Nature-vs-Nurture]

This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire Fire This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own) This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind Another prop has occupied my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own) Fire(she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own)

[@teresamagalhaescandeias6274]

So very dark. Beautiful.

[@romemart8538]

Gracias por la letra!!

[@gustavojuarez6673]

Thanxs for share dude! 💪

[@brysimm404]

One of their absolute best - seeing this performed live was awesome!

[@classicrockmusic.2]

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

[@benr8153]

Correct

[@lesflynn4455]

Probably my favourite REM track. It's such a well crafted and written song.

[@redskies4530]

Hi Les, I Recommend a few indie songs that I came across called 'Where I Come From' and 'Covid19Jam' By Robert Nix Hope you have a great holiday season now.

[@M.2018-b3f]

"Nightswimming" as well perhaps? 🤔 ✨✨✨✨

[@garylefevers]

Me too. My favorite.

[@peterninnim2561]

Ditto mate

[@nicolaasjansevanrensburg7543]

Yip/ they had so Many 🎉songs

[@kristinacastaldo5740]

Alton Brown, the Food Network chef, was Director of Photography for this video. Alton Brown did the cinematography for this. R.E.M is one of the greatest rock bands in history.

[@moonmanvic]

Yes he did, Chef Brown is a man of many talents.

[@sydneyriney9077]

kristina castaldo really

[@fungi42o0]

I didn't know that until I saw him on hot ones

[@marthagregory8544]

Interesting

[@danielb9274]

@@fungi42o0 just saw that too! Brought me here! lol

[@MatthewDLilley]

I was today year's old when I realized this was released in 1987 and not in the 90s. They were definitely ahead of the curve with their sound.

[@Darwinist]

R.E.M were one of the chief pioneers of indie rock in the 80s. Not just sonically, they literally built a huge chunk of the college radio/indie venues touring circuit that many other bands then used to travel across America, particularly in the southeast radiating out from their home state of Georgia. None of that stuff really existed when they started touring and they toured *constantly*, and networked incessantly with all kinds of local radio DJs, venue owners and promoters. By the late 80s they were absolute titans in the underground and many, many other independent bands used them as a blueprint and/or got to use the list of contacts they built up. Not saying they were the only ones, many other bands were right there alongside them in other parts of the country, but definitely in the southeast they were very well known as THE band to look up to long before they signed to a major label.

[@mogden2803]

Saw REM at The Marquee Club in Soho London May '84, after the release of Murmur. One of the best gigs I ever went to. Loved their music then and always will....even though i'm now 65.

[@patton303]

REM were craftsmen. They constructed perfect songs.

[@melgibson6861]

so deep man

[@Mark-nj3ix]

Oh please

[@grantfalconer2336]

First heard this when I was still at school, I'll be fifty next year, that's how long it's been a big deal.

[@curlywurly2204]

I'm 50 next year too and here I am.....still listening like it's the first time I've heard it ❤

[@misterdolphino3207]

Never gets old

[@taoist32]

Same. And back then 50 was old.

[@MrJones-918]

@@taoist32 it still is. 😎 50 IS old an I’m 50! I don’t feel old, but I am. Let’s be honest, it’s been a hell of a ride though. Listened to this one on my Sony Walkman with my high top Nikes an acid washed jeans in high school an thought I was so unique! Gen X. I wore this tape out back then, they called it ‘College Music’ or ‘Alternative’. It was so new, so unlike all other music REM actually created a new category. Bought it on CD prolly late 80’s early 90’s an now more recently I’ve bought a third time on the cloud. I say getting old beats the alternative! Enjoy your youth for one day we will look back on this comment an say, “50? gosh we were so young then” One Love❤️

[@taoist32]

@@MrJones-918 My youth has ended. I’m almost 50 myself.

[@ACDedits531]

I'm 14- my teacher played this in the class and now I'm obsessed 😍

[@FernandoCosta-ie3rl]

Que musica

[@paulc176]

To all the lovers we left behind, may they find true happiness forever.

[@RustinChole]

Well said.

[@1220b]

So true. I wish my first and only love a long healthy life full of Joy.

[@waynepayne9875]

I wish my old love a happy life

[@5minutemovies977]

May we find true happiness too. We all are former lovers.

[@Probablylani]

@@1220b “only”? You mean you never moved on or you haven’t dated since?

[@richardlafette]

The last great rock band, with musicality and poetry in their souls.

[@danielcase1046]

We are the true believers of the word. Our strength is stupendous among others

[@GerdPropfe]

R.E.M. was one of the greatest bands of my childhood ❤️❤️❤️🎸🤘

[@eniosantos1306]

Simplesmente, muito bacana, boas lembranças! Quem do Brasil está ouvindo esse ícone da música em 2024!

[@RosaliAlvesColares]

🙋

[@peregrinefalcon2131]

1987....2023....it doesn't matter, this song rocks.

[@adam1st1984]

Some music you hear...and some you feel...

[@peterninnim2561]

X Big Time❤❤

[@Alan-gi2ku]

So well said.

Some music you hear, feel and learn from it. 😊

[@joycecombs852]

Yeah like the song "The Song Remembers When" it is a country song but the lyrics are so so true it's about how no matter how long it's been you can hear certain songs that take you back to a specific time in your life and how song can touch our souls. Music and lyrics are so beautiful and can touch our lives and bring people together doesn't matter the genre....if it touches you it touches you. I love different genres of music. If it makes me feel and touches me or if it's a catchy little tune that makes me smile then I like it

[@JanRonandArthur]

Went to UGA with them in the early 80’s. Listening today as this country decides whether we can “keep the Republic” entrusted in us. Nov 5th 2024 💙 💙 💙

[@gigio.zimmerman]

This one goes to the one I left behind. A simple accessory to occupy my time. This one goes to the one I love. Fire (She's falling alone, now) 🔥 DML 🔥

[@shannonnonameinilovecats0]

Still a haunting sound after all these years... I love this song ❤️

[@Peteqno]

This reminds me when I lost my younger brother by Cancer in 2015 and my mother 48 days after him This one goes for them I left have to left behind 😞

[@TH-ql8gg]

Stay strong bro!

[@alicemaganuco9990]

❤

[@muffs55mercury61]

Terribly sorry. Your mom died of heartbreak. No parent ever wants to outlive their children.

[@JennyDechau]

I only hope for him to love me back infinity and beyond, always, forevermore and more................

[@TimSchmitz-q8l]

Infinity and Beyond!***

[@TimSchmitz-q8l]

Infinity and Beyond!!!***

[@MarySmutny]

I love Michael Stapp songs

[@cherylfarrell1274]

"R.E.M." " THE ONES I LOVE"!!

[@Fossilsunleashed]

i always thought this was their best one

[@SuperNova-Cash1965]

Still thing Bang and Blame is the best song by rem

[@rook543]

The cinematography for this video was done by Alton Brown. Yes, the "Good Eats" Alton Brown. He was a film/video professional before ever doing a cooking show.

[@catmansma]

Seriously? Really? I did not know that. What a clever guy. I like him. I used to wat h cooking shows until i realized i already knew how to cook and those folks were ...well nuts. But Alton Brown i liked. He made sense. Huh...learned something new today. Thanks

[@NuPho88]

This is immediately the best thing he's done.

[@bruceottenberg373]

mind blown

[@kristeb74]

Holy shit! As if I didn't already love Alton already

[@troybratcher3563]

So glad I'm not the only fangirl. (My dad's KZbin account. Too lazy to sign out. But it's the only reason I watch this. I live for AB)

[@MrC00k24]

Real song that I heard so many times in the past, but brings tears to my eyes now 😢

[@marcellomarengo5208]

The Band that has interpreted music in its most artistic form in the sense of ART. Their music videos and Long Play covers are timeless works of art.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

I love the production. The way the vocals/harmonies are laid out, the jangly guitars, and how everything is all drenched in reverb. So '60s sounding. At that time in the '80s it was a breath of fresh air.

[@eliezerandrade3193]

Primeiro single que conheci do REM! Saudades dos anos 80...🇧🇷

[@adrianvolk2258]

Em geral os anos 80 estavam os melhores na musica.

[@diogogevaerd8501]

O que eu "corri" atrás dessa Música, para hoje achar, nunca imaginei ser do "R.E.M" e sim do "IGGY POP", Pesquisei várias vezes sem sucesso, hoje através de um aplicativo que tenho que acha os nomes de músicas, consegui tocou na rádio e pá achei, somzera! 😎

[@pauldocherty6549]

I've been playing Automatic for the people in the car for a few days now. My Fiancé who hadn't heard anything other than Losing my religion, has just told me how much she is loving R.E.M. and she's surprised how underrated they are. Apparently paving the way for the alternative Rock scene and selling almost 100 Million albums is being underrated 🤣🤣🤣

[@kennethstephens396]

i love R.E.M R.E.M is one of the greatest rock bands in history. Personally I think this band was ahead of it's time, amazing stuff

[@somebodysomebody7067]

I have PTSD cognitive something. My mind is on repeat due to horrific inhumane treatment by several people several times as a teen. It was brushed under the rug allowed by school staff. Now in my 40s, everything connects with social climate esp. politics. Alls I'm saying whatever is the hype right now won't be in another 5 to 10 to 20 etc. years later. Whoever is beimg targeted this very minute, your pain is only for a brief time. Everything is temporary. Me, I atleast thank gOd I have two legs two arms, all my limbs to go out a limb for others needing help or support. GOD Bless. God HEAL YOU .

[@vintagethrifter2114]

It's always amazing to see how many people think this is a love song. It isn't. It's a song about someone that keeps using other people for their own selfishness. The band has said repeatedly that it was a dark song. It quickly started to be their number one hit so they just let people think of it as they want. Listen to the lyrics, not the music. The lyrics are all the same, they just repeat. The only difference is the last verse. It changes "a simple prop to occupy my time" to: This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind Another prop has occupied my time This one goes out to the one I love

[@franciscopimientaleal973]

R.E.M is one of the greatest rock bands in history. This 1 goes out to the Job that Laid me Off: FIRREEEEEDDD (FFIIIREEEDDDD)!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ColtraneTaylor]

It's really lame to copy paste an older comment which is visible to all. You're fired.

[@sdrlnchie]

Rest In Peace to my Father who died from Covid19 last MAY25, He loves New Wave songs especially this one.

[@fateandbullets5135]

Rip

[@GIORDANOBRUNO76]

I'm sorry!

[@rogerdelagarza4038]

Sorry for your loss.

[@tinoblanco5840]

R.I.P

[@bruh-q2z1k]

So sorry for your loss

[@ronelferrolino3269]

Man , ive been listening on you since the 80s , im 57 now, and still goin ,so many struggles in life but this song gives me hope and incouragement , thanks buddy , God bless you always.

[@kayp4601]

One of my favorite bands of all time

[@TheMusicalElitist]

One of the most misunderstood ‘love’ songs, ever.

[@dwightropp3014]

Hey, can you explain a bit what it really means then? I've noticed that most of us look very disapprovingly of the guy for his apparently abusive view of the girl in this line -- "A simple prop to occupy my time." But are we misunderstanding what's really going on there, and if so, how?

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@dwightropp3014It’s not about the video. 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."[2] The song contains only three verses, the first two of which are identical; the third verse changes the line "A simple prop to occupy my time" to "Another prop has occupied my time." The chorus consists of just the word "fire", repeated over the backing vocal of "She's coming down on her own now / Coming down on her own" (sung by Mike Mills).

[@painhertz]

"A simple prop to occupy my time....." So brutal

[@jackbella9718]

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[@clintjones9848]

Pretty weird lyrics. This one goes out to the one I love.. Ok, love is a noble idea. Simple prop to occupy my time/fire.. Ok, that got gay really fast. A pp is the one he loves? Lol not as deep as it sounded at the beginning.

[@TechSecSpaceGeek]

@@clintjones9848 Weird? No. The song is dark. It's not a love song regardless of what people seem to think. It's sung from the perspective of a sociopathic abuser, basically.

[@lindseymcintyre5966]

Such a backhanded love song lyrically. As the recipient of one-sided love this one cuts deep. Beautifully written and performed.

[@Vicky-fn2ru]

Like fine wine beautiful

[@patriciaaufiero3023]

I love this song! R.E.M. Rocks and is a Great band. Their videos are so full of Meaning and Self-Expression.

[@lowercase_the]

Fun fact this music video is directed by Alton Brown from Food Network

[@mohammedganai9636]

@@lowercase_the He was the cinematographer. Robert Longo ("Peace Sells but Who's Buying?" from Megadeth, "Bizarre Love Triangle" from New Order) was the director.

[@beaware6487]

The guitar work on this is something else. As for the lyrics I have always called this song a ballad. So fitting

[@thesweetestteas.4534]

I love the visuals of this video, R.E.M definitely stands the test of time!

[@soniajoy3727]

Coffee and a cig, we are allowed Love AA buddies And NA buddies

[@dawndavis6650]

one day at a time. I love you. I hope you are well.

[@deannaaufmuth5649]

How can someone so young, know words or feelings these deep? He must be a an old sole to get through to so many and mean so much to so many of us. My son Michael died almost 6 years ago and I believe there are special gifts of those named Michael.

[@kellybabbit6713]

Lost my boy in 2017.. much love to you

[@newyorknight]

I heard this song on a country road in New Hampshire,and still feel the love of my past.......

[@maddie7444]

Orange Crush is a brilliant song too.

[@Snezzleify]

I’ve listened to quite a bit of REM in the past driving on a country road as a kid in Australia. Seems to suit country drives for some reason. I get what you’re getting at.

[@matijavasic731]

Yeah for sure, my parents were from the countryside but moved to London before I was born, but whenever I go there for the summer, these songs just strike me as I feel the air burn yet refresh me

[@MaryAnneRosato]

"This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love..."

[@EricKretzmer]

FIRE!! ;)

[@vettekingiam]

Mary Anne Fontana FIRE!!!!!!

[@poloshirtsamurai]

+Mary Anne Fontana Rosato FUEGO!!

[@camilog.c8829]

FIRE !!!!!!!!

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

Feuer frei!

[@caioaugustoaddonovillela3348]

Absolutely Incredible Remhq

[@ouc1now]

R.I.P. Bill Rieflin, thanks for the music!! See you on the other side. Rock On!! :(

[@KoreaMojo]

This is unfortunately how love is given by too many people. It's not love at all just a tool or distraction and everyone of them is interchangeable.

[@yanyanarecad8826]

its 2024 but still listening to this kind of music. love this

[@burkhardraum1956]

Cheers from Cologne 😀🍷🎉🇩🇪

[@havez5388]

Big Big 👍🤘

[@burkhardraum1956]

@@havez5388 cheers from Cologne 😀🎉🍷🇩🇪

[@burkhardraum1956]

@@havez5388 cheers 😀🎉🇩🇪

[@walkiriaborges437]

Como amo R E M,que tudo perfeito ❤

[@malita8]

LYRICS: This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire Fire This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind A simple prop to occupy my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own) This one goes out to the one I love This one goes out to the one I've left behind Another prop has occupied my time This one goes out to the one I love Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own) Fire(she's comin' down on her own, now) Fire (she's comin' down on her own)