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Do you know that song, Man On The Moon? Remember the slow, soft beat with that guy who says, ‘yeah yeah yeah yeah? We think you might. The piece was a 90s hit and remains one of R.E.M’s most popular songs. But who is the man on the moon? What the heck are the lyrics about? Let’s find out! Swipe up!

Who Originally Wrote the Lyrics to Man On The Moon?

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What Was Stipe’s Creative Process for Man On The Moon?

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“Man On The Moon” is About This Famous Celebrity

Who Originally Wrote the Lyrics to Man On The Moon?

Who Originally Wrote the Lyrics to Man On The Moon?

Michael Stipe, lead singer of the pivotal alt-rock band R.E.M., wrote Man On The Moon lyrics in 1992. Known for his emotional stage presence and crooning vocals, Stipe was a 90s alt-rock icon.

What Was Stipe’s Creative Process for Man On The Moon?

What Was Stipe’s Creative Process for Man On The Moon?

Stipe played the instrumental repeatedly in his car, driving around until inspiration struck. That inspiration was the whimsical and wild Andy Kaufman. After a few days, Stipe burst into the studio with the incredible lyrics to the song he called Man On the Moon.

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