tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1753159697685577828.post4391054992141748339..comments2024-03-24T04:22:06.682-05:00Comments on Sharpening Stones: Stand Slowpaulboalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04538353186298001829noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1753159697685577828.post-70186572464960553532010-01-20T12:15:12.102-06:002010-01-20T12:15:12.102-06:00I've never been one to really study lyrics and...I've never been one to really study lyrics and artists. I just latch on to a few things here and there. Seems like R.E.M. might be a Scott Adams of alternative rock music.<br /><br />Making poignant statements about the business world though non-business media.paulboalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538353186298001829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1753159697685577828.post-46022844096814379072010-01-20T10:44:39.616-06:002010-01-20T10:44:39.616-06:00I am also a big R.E.M. fan – Green is a great albu...I am also a big R.E.M. fan – Green is a great album!<br /><br />Great use of the song “Stand” and its lyrics to make excellent points about slow.<br /><br />Shifting your perspective is essential – all too often we become enamored with the way we see the world – and annoyed that others don’t see it the same way.<br /><br />Sadly, “Stand” wasn’t available for free play, but here is a link to another one of my all-time favorites somewhat relevant to your core points: <br /><br />http://www.last.fm/music/R.E.M./_/Finest+Worksong<br /><br />“Take your instinct by the reins<br />Your better best to rearrange<br />What we want and what we need<br />Has been confused, been confused.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com