Man on the Moon by R.E.M. is a tribute to the comedian and performer Andy Kaufman. The lyrics reference various peculiarities and events in Kaufmans life, including his wrestling impersonations and his premature death. The song speculates on the reality of Kaufmans demise, entertaining the idea that it might have been another of his elaborate jokes, and references the famous moon landing conspiracy theory. The track is celebrated for its catchy c ... See more [+] horus and distinctive melodic style.
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Mott the Hoople and the game of Life (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Andy Kaufman in the wrestling match (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Monopoly, Twenty-one, Checkers, and Chess (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Mister Fred Blassie in a breakfast mess (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Let's play Twister, let's play Risk (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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See you in heaven if you make the list (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Now, Andy did you hear about this one?
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Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
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Andy are you goofing on Elvis? Hey baby, Are we losing touch?
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If you believe they put a man on the moon, man on the moon.
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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve, then nothing is cool.
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Moses went walking with the staff of wood (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Newton got beaned by the apple good (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Egypt was troubled by the horrible asp (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Mister Charles Darwin had the gall to ask (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Now, Andy did you hear about this one?
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Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
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Andy are you goofing on Elvis? Hey baby, Are you having fun?
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If you believe they put a man on the moon, man on the moon.
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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve, then nothing is cool.
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Here's a little agit for the never-believer (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Here's a little ghost for the offering (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Here's a truck stop instead of Saint Peter's (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Mister Andy Kaufman's gone wrestling (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
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Now, Andy did you hear about this one?
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Tell me, are you locked in the punch?
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Andy are you goofing on Elvis? Hey baby, Are we losing touch?
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If you believe they put a man on the moon, man on the moon.
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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve, then nothing is cool.
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If you believe they put a man on the moon, man on the moon.
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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve, then nothing is cool.
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If you believe they put a man on the moon, man on the moon.
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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve, then nothing is cool.
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If you believe they put a man on the moon, man on the moon.
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If you believe there's nothing up his sleeve, then nothing is cool.