Why R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" Is NOT a Love Song
Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

Why R.E.M.’s ”The One I Love” Is NOT a Love Song

2026-01-21

Think twice before you add R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" to your romance playlist. While it reached #9 on the Billboard charts and even became a favorite at weddings, Michael Stipe himself calls the track "downright brutal." Get into the story of this often-misunderstood song in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast with Janda Lane.

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