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Perfect Circle Lyrics by R.E.M.

And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987

1983

[Verse 1]
Put your hair back, we get to leave
Eleven gallows on your sleeve
Shallow figure, winners paid
Eleven shadows way out of place

[Chorus]
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room

[Verse 2]
Pull your dress on and stay real close
Who might leave you where I left off?
A perfect circle of acquaintances and friends
Drink another, coin a phrase

[Chorus 2]
Heaven assume, shoulders high in the room
Heaven assume, shoulders high in the room
Heaven assume, shoulders high in the room

[Verse 3]
Try to win and suit your needs
Speak out sometimes but try to win

[Chorus]
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
Standing too soon, shoulders high in the room
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About “Perfect Circle” by R.E.M.

Read the complete lyrics to "Perfect Circle" by R.E.M. from the album "And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, College Rock.

"Perfect Circle" is performed by R.E.M.. from the album "And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987" in 1983 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Perfect Circle", explore more songs by R.E.M. using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Perfect Circle" is credited to R.E.M.. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Perfect Circle" appears on "And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987" in 1983.

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