Hello and welcome to the Lyric Podcast, in this episode we explore the meaning and impact of a song that deals with apocalyptic themes, we’re going to talk about one of the most iconic songs of this genre: “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” by R.E.M. This song was released in 1987 as the second single from their album Document, and it reached number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 39 on the UK Singles Chart. It has since become a staple of pop culture, appearing in movies, TV shows, commercials, and even political rallies. It has also gained new relevance in recent years, as many people have felt that the world is indeed ending, or at least changing drastically, due to various crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, social unrest, and political polarization. But what is this song really about? How did R.E.M. come up with […]