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Artist: R.E.M.
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Stand
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Stand
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Stand in the place where you live (now face north)
Think about direction, wonder why you haven't before
Now stand in the place where you were (now face west)
Think about the place where you live
Wonder why you haven't before
If you are confused, check with the Sun
Carry a compass to help you along
Your feet are going to be on the ground
Your head is there to move you around
So stand in the place where you live (now face north)
Think about direction, wonder why you haven't before
Now stand in the place where you were (now face west)
Think about the place where you live
Wonder why you haven't before
Your feet are going to be on the ground
Your head is there to move you around
If wishes were trees, the trees would be falling
Listen to reason, the season is calling
Stand in the place where you live (now face north)
Think about direction, wonder why you haven't before
Now stand in the place where you were (now face west)
Think about the place where you live
Wonder why you haven't before
If wishes were trees, the trees would be falling
Listen to reason, reason is calling
Your feet (feet) are going to be on the ground
Your head (head) is there to move you around
So stand (stand)
Now face north
Think about direction, wonder why you haven't before
Now stand (stand)
Now face west
Think about the place where you live
Wonder why you haven't
Stand in the place where you live (now face north)
Think about direction, wonder why you haven't before
Now stand in the place where you were (now face west)
Think about the place where you live
Wonder why you haven't before
Stand in the place where you are (now face north)
Stand in the place where you are (now face west)
Your feet are going to be on the ground
(Stand in the place where you are)
Your head is there to move you around
So stand
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