Rem - Houston Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
"Houston" by R.E.M., from their 2008 album Accelerate, reflects themes of resilience and hope, using Houston as a symbol of opportunity and optimism amidst struggles. The lyrics explore the human ability to find beauty and meaning even in difficult circumstances
Song lyrics
If the storm doesn't kill me the government will
I've got to get that out of my head
It's a new day today and the coffee is strong
I've finally got some rest
So a man's put to task and challenges
I was taught to hold my head high
Collect what is mine,
Make the best of what today has
Houston is filled with promise
Laredo is a beautiful place
Galveston sings like that song that I loved
Its meaning has not been erased
And so there are claims forgiven
And so there are things that are gone
Houston is filled with promise
Laredo is a beautiful place
Galveston sings like that song that I loved
Its meaning has not been erased
And some things, they fall to the wayside
Their memory is yet to be still
Belief has not filled me
And so I am put to the test