R.E.M.: "11" Lyrics

(Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe)

This world is big and so-awake

I stayed up late to hear your voice

This light is here to keep you warm

This song is here to keep you strong

I made a list of things to say

But all I really want to say

All I really want to say is

Hold her and keep him strong

While I'm away from here

Hold her and keep her strong

While I'm away from here

Hold her and keep him strong

While I'm away from here

I've seen the world and so-awake

And stay up late to hear me sing

Just hold her

I've seen the world and so-awake

And stay up late to hear me sing

Just hold him

Hold her and keep her strong

While I'm away from here

Hold him and keep him strong

While I'm away from here