Lyrical Breakdown of R.E.M - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "R.E.M" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Ariana Grande weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "R.E.M" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Ariana Grande employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Ariana Grande's narrative.

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Last night, boy, I met you, yeah When I was asleep ('sleep) You're such a dream to me Mmm, woah And it was on a day like this, yeah If you can believe If you can believe (If you can believe) You're such a dream to me Before you speak, don't move 'Cause I don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up Don't wanna wake up, oh Wake up, wake up, wake up Boy, you're such a dream If you can believe, babe Boy, you're such a dream to me Excuse me, uhm, I love you I know that's not the way to start a conversation, trouble I watch them other girls, when they come and bug you But I felt like I knew you, so I just wanted to hug you Plus you don't know your way around You can stop your playing now All your worries, lay 'em down, shh, don't say it loud Is this real, baby? (Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum) You're like (bum, bum, bum, bum, bum) I love you Who starts a conversation like that? Nobody but I do But you are not a picture, I can't cut you up and hide you I'll get you out my mind, hmm, I try to But I just want to stand and yell I would never dare to tell Think I heard some wedding bells, shh, keep it to yourself Is this real? (Is this real) Before you speak, don't move 'Cause I don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up Don't wanna wake up, oh no Wake up, wake up, wake up 'Cause you're such a dream If you can believe? You're such a dream to me, mmm boy I can buy you anything but I cannot buy you Before your boy gets smart, I would never try to You know I'm thinking to myself, what happened? Why you?" But when I see you in my dreams, shh, I knew You know how to treat it You know how to eat it You know how to beat it (I know how to keep it) The Good Housekeeping Seal (Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum) I don't just wanna touch you I'm tryna turn two single people into a couple What's you're next month like? Tell me what you up to We can leave right now, boy, you don't need a duffle What about La Perla? Let Vickie keep her secret Boy, it ain't no secret, if I know you're gonna peep it, oh Ooh, before you speak, don't move 'Cause I don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wa-wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up, wa-wake up (No I don't want, no) 'Cause you're such a dream (Does this end?) If you can believe You're such a dream to me To me, mmm, boy, to me