Bang And Blame – English Lyrics

• By: R.E.M.
• Album: Monster

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

If you could see yourself now, baby

It's not my fault

You used to be so in control

You're going to roll right over this one

Just roll me over, let me go

You're laying blame

Take this as no, no, no, no, no

You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

Blame, blame, blame

You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

It's not my thing so let it go

If you could see yourself now baby

The tables have turned

The whole world hinges on your swings

Your secret life of indiscreet discretions

I'd turn the screw and leave the screen

Don't point your finger

You know that's not my thing

You came to bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

Blame, blame, blame

You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

It's not my thing so let it go, now

You've got a little worry

I know it all too well

I've got your number

But so does every kiss-and-tell

Who dares to cross your threshold

Or happens on your way

Stop laying blame

You know that's not my thing

You know that's not my thing

You came to bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

Blame, blame, blame

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

It's not my thing so let it go

You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

Blame, blame, blame

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

It's not my thing so let it go

You kiss on me, tug on me

Rub on me, jump on me

You bang on me, beat on me

Hit on me, let go on me

You let go on me

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
blame /bleɪm/ A2	noun - responsibility for a fault or wrong verb - to say or think that someone is responsible for something bad
bang /bæŋ/ A1	verb - to strike or knock with a loud noise noun - a sudden loud noise
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - to exercise authority or influence over
roll /roʊl/ A1	verb - to move in a circular motion
hinge /hɪndʒ/ B1	noun - a jointed or flexible device allowing the turning or pivoting of a part verb - to depend on something
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	adjective - known or kept hidden from others noun - something that is kept hidden
discreet /dɪˈskriːt/ B2	adjective - careful and prudent, especially in avoiding danger or attracting attention
threshold /ˈθreʃhoʊld/ B2	noun - a point or level at which new or increased action occurs
worry /ˈwʌri/ A2	noun - a feeling of anxiety or unease about something uncertain verb - to feel anxious or troubled about something
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, etc.
tug /tʌɡ/ A2	verb - to pull or jerk something with a sudden force
rub /rʌb/ A1	verb - to move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off a surface and into the air
beat /biːt/ A2	verb - to strike repeatedly
hit /hɪt/ A1	verb - to strike or come into contact with force