Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Burning Down , by - R.E.M.. Song from the album Complete Rarities - I.R.S. 1982-1987, in the genre АльтернативаRelease date: 31.12.2013
Record label: Capitol
Song language: English
Burning Down |
| From the back of my neck, oh, oh, oh Wired a glass jaw, oh, oh Plantation burning your boat is coming in Strum your jew’s-harp, you’re reeking gin |
| Running water in a sinking boat |
| Going under but they’ve got your goat |
| Burning down — my hands are tied my feet are bound |
| Burning down — can’t you see that my hands are bound |
| Johnny Mike is reading in the yard |
| His story’s timely, oh, oh, oh What river is it anyway, radio |
| Not in a boat, in your ear |
| (repeat chorus) |
| You pick your island in the sun |
| Take your island off he’s got a gun |
| Burning down — my hands are tied my feet are bound |
| Burning down — can’t you see that my hands are bound |
| He’s cooking in the woods, a brush fire in your neck |
| Feeling mighty mighty, oh, oh, oh You can pick your island in the sun |
| Take your island off he’s got a gun |
| (repeat chorus) |