"You do you" is Eu-gen-ics.Dec 22, 2023
Lorraine

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/rem-shiny-happy-people-song-meaning-tiananmen-square/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYOKMUTTDdA

Was SUPER into REM in 1991 & this was one of my fav cassettes & for some reason thought about this song a couple days ago for a #sarscov2 mix tape of 90’s hits… because “shiny happy people holding hands” is the very vibe of the moment

To know what the song actually meant & to know I wasn’t far off.. well that’s… cool?

Glad to see #MichaelStipe #REM still around & that some of my fav childhood musicians might make it…
#wearADamnRespirator #covidIsNotOver #MerryChristmas

The story behind R.E.M. hit song 'Shiny Happy People'

R.E.M. song 'Shiny Happy People' is a glorious juxtaposition that, despite the joyous sound on the surface of the track, was actually born out of tragedy.

Far Out Magazine
Dec 22, 2023 at 8:44pmWeb