The Lifting lyrics

Grounded 5 a.m

The night lite is comforting

But gravity is holding you

Once settled into sleep

You have watched on repeat

The story of your life

Across the ceiling

And in review

You've said the air was singing

It's calling you you don't believe

These things you've never seen

"good morning, how are you?

The weather's fine, the sky is blue

It's perfect for our seminar

Now close your eyes

And start to breathe

Allow the noise to recede

Allow yourself to drift and fly away

But you just stay

You've said the air was singing

It's calling you you don't believe

These things you've never seen

Did you hear these voices calling

Locked into a conference room

"we're only what our minds assume

And rationale is leaving you

This conceit these systems of belief

Your counselor agrees

"you've always mark these boundaries now you're free

And with relief

You've said the air was singing

It's calling you you don't believe

These things you've never seen

You've said the air was singing

It's calling you you don't believe

These things you've never seen

Never, never, never, never

Never, never, never, never

Never, never, never, never

Never, never, never, never

Never, never, never

Once you had a dream

Of oceans, and sunken cities

Memories of things you've never known

• Artist:R.E.M.
• Album:Reveal (2001)