This song was written to deliver a message of hope to people who think they are alone. This is an anti-suicide song. R.E.M. wanted to say that everybody can have difficulties but we are all together and we have to persevere. The singer of the group, Michael Stipe has mentioned in interview that the song was written for the band’s teenager fans to help them through hard moments. It’s their way to say that everyone has darker days and that life is never easy but to keep hoping for brighter days.
This song has a very sad mood and a somber tone. I think it is a very touching song and it makes us realized that pain deserves to be feel. We don’t have to keep everything for ourselves. Everyone experiences at some point in their lives pain and sadness.
This song has a very sad mood and a somber tone. I think it is a very touching song and it makes us realized that pain deserves to be feel. We don’t have to keep everything for ourselves. Everyone experiences at some point in their lives pain and sadness.