The song sets the mood for R.E.M.’s predominantly electronica album, UP. After the departure of Bill Berry, R.E.M. shifted into the use of electronic drums in their music – though for some of the album and for their touring, they used a human drummer (Joey Waronker) as well.
Stipe’s lyricism in th...
[Verse]
He moves efficiently
Beyond security
Great opportunity awaits
Airport fluorescent
Creature of habit
Labored breathing and sallow skin
Recycled air
Moving sidewalks
Great opportunity blinks
Great opportunity blinks
Great opportunity blinks
Great opportunity blinks
Discounted
The people mover
The people mover
Discounted
Airportman was written by Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Michael Stipe.
Airportman was produced by R.E.M. & Pat McCarthy.
R.E.M. released Airportman on Mon Oct 26 1998.