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Star 69 by R.E.M.
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R.E.M.Writed by
Michael Stipe & Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Bill BerryAbout
Tthis song is named after the access number for the last-call return feature of telephones in North America. Of all of the songs on Monster, “Star 69” is the one that evolved most from its initial demo. It started out at six minutes long before having its bridge excised and its original chorus disc...
Star 69 Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You don't have to take the bar exam to see
What you've done is Ignoramus 103
What've I got to hang my hat on, you don't have a pot to pee in
All this just to be your friend, I was there until the end
Extortion and arson, petty larceny
[Chorus]
I know you called, I know you called
I know you called
I know you called, I know you called
I know you hung up my line, star 69
[Verse 2]
I know all about the warehouse fire
I know squirrelys didn't chew the wires
Three people have my number, the other two were with me
I don't like to tattle-tale but I'm not your patsy
This time you have gone too far for me
[Chorus]
I know you called, I know you called
I know you called
I know you called, I know you called
I know you hung up my line, star 69
[Verse 3]
Why'd you put your quarter down on me?
This reads like some dork Inside Edition, Hard Copy
I can't be your character witness, I can't be your alibi
Doorbell rings, it's the FBI, we learned Spy vs. Spy
You, my friend, are guilty as can be
[Chorus]
I know you called, I know you called
I know you called
I know you called, I know you called
I know you hung up my line
I know you called, I know you called
I know you called
I know you called, I know you called
I can't be your alibi, star 69
Star 69 Q&A
Who wrote Star 69's ?
Star 69 was written by Michael Stipe & Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Bill Berry.
Who produced Star 69's ?
Star 69 was produced by R.E.M. & Scott Litt.