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Bang and Blame Lyrics
by R.E.M.
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Bang and Blame Lyrics
If you could see yourself now, baby,
It's not my fault, you used to be so in control.
You're going to roll right over this one.
Just roll me over, let me go,
You're laying blame.
Take this as no, no, no, no, no.
You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
Then blame, blame, blame,
You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
It's not my thing so let it go.
If you could see yourself now, baby,
The tables have turned, the whole world hinges on your swings,
Your secret life of indiscreet discretions.
I'd turn the screw and leave the screen,
Don't point your finger,
You know that's not my thing.
You came to bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
To blame, blame, blame,
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
It's not my thing so let it go now.
You've got a little worry,
I know it all too well.
I've got your number --
But so does every kiss and tell
Who dares to cross your threshold,
Or happens on you way,
Stop laying blame.
You know that's not my thing.
You know that's not my thing, you came to bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
Then blame, blame, blame.
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
It's not my thing so let it go, you
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang,
Then blame, blame, blame.
It's not my thing so let it go.
You kiss on me,
Tug on me,
Rub on me,
Jump on me.
You bang on me,
Beat on me,
Hit on me,
Let go on me.
You let go on me.
Meaning of Bang and Blame
“Bang and Blame” captures a cycle of frustration and resentment within a relationship, portraying a power imbalance where one partner consistently initiates conflict and then deflects responsibility. The repetitive “bang, bang, bang, bang, bang” and “blame, blame, blame” represent the escalating aggression and shifting accusations, while the narrator’s detached response – “It's not my thing so let it go” – reveals a weary acceptance of this dynamic. Michael Stipe’s lyrics expose a sense of being worn down by relentless provocation and manipulation, highlighting a feeling of helplessness and ultimately, a desire for escape. The song suggests a secret life filled with indiscretions fuels the drama, and the narrator's knowing awareness—“I’ve got your number”—adds a layer of cynical observation. Ultimately, R.E.M.’s message is one of recognizing destructive patterns and refusing to be drawn into the cycle of blame.
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