This is the third track from R.E.M.’s second album, Reckoning. It was the first single from the album, released in May 15, 1984, and reached 85 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
The band premiered the song on October 6, 1983 on Late Night with David Letterman, before the song even had a name. It was th...
[Verse 1]
Did you never call? I waited for your call
These rivers of suggestion are driving me away
The trees will bend, the cities wash away
The city on the river, there is a girl without a dream
[Chorus]
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
[Verse 2]
Eastern to Mountain, third party call, the lines are down
The wise man built his words upon the rocks
But I'm not bound to follow suit
The trees will bend, the conversation's dimmed
Go build yourself another home, this choice isn't mine
[Chorus]
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
[Verse 3]
Did you never call? I waited for your call
These rivers of suggestion are driving me away
The ocean sang, the conversation's dimmed
Go build yourself another dream, this choice isn't mine
[Chorus]
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry) was written by Michael Stipe & Bill Berry & Peter Buck & Mike Mills.
So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry) was produced by Mitch Easter & Don Dixon.
R.E.M. released So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry) on Tue May 15 1984.