On The Fly - R.E.M.

You said that loving me was falling off a log

You always had a way with words

I’m in a barrel over Niagra Falls

I wonder if I am the first

If I asked of you for just one wish

Would you turn on me and take the fifth?

You’re off again on some epic celebration

Shooting barrels full of fish

You found another hole to waltz into

You found another car to crash

I figured out that if you must serve me up

Another of this too shall pass

It’s easy to laugh off, easy to brush aside

We’re living our lives, we’re here on the fly

It’s easy to laugh off, easy to brush aside

And I just happened by

I stood there naked by the trains again

Frozen stock still in the yard

A Heron waiting for the fish to jump

I never let down my guard

I’ve been exclusive when it comes to you

I don’t recieve at all

I wish I felt the same when you called me late

I almost wished you wouldn’t call

God knows what I’m looking for

And god knows what I am

Cause even Jesus had his reservations

I won’t be doubting you again

I won’t be doubting you again

It’s easy to laugh off, easy to brush aside

We’re living our lives, we’re here on the fly

It’s easy to laugh off, easy to brush aside

We’re living our lives, we’re here on the fly

And I just happened by

I’m living my life, I’m here on the fly

And I just happened by

I just happened by