No Time for Love Like Now

NO TIME FOR LOVE LIKE NOW
First take! A new song with Aaron Dessner. This is the demo track.
Echoing Love xxx Michael

...

no time for breezy
no time for arguments
no time for love like now

there’s no time in the bardo
no time in the in-between
no time for love like now

there’s no time for dancing
there’s no time for undecideds
no time for love like now

where did this all begin to change
the lockdown memories can’t sustain
this glistening, hanging free fall

i turned away from the glorious light
i turned my head and cried
whatever waiting means in this new place
i am waiting for you

there’s no time for honey
no time for psalms and thresholds
whisper a sweet prayer sigh

where did this all begin to change
the lockdown memories can’t sustain
this glistening, hanging free fall

i turned away from the glorious light
i turned my head and cried
whatever waiting means in this new place
i am waiting for you
your voice is echoing love love love love love
i hear it far far away
and i am waiting for you
i am waiting for you
whatever waiting means in this new place
i am waiting for you
i am waiting for you

Michael Stipe published by Warren Mobley Third Music (SESAC), administered by Songs of Universal Music, Inc.

Aaron Dessner published by Ingrid Stella Music (ASCAP), administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.

All rights reserved.

[simonevaga]

Your voice... your voice! Don't stop singing Michael! We need your voice. From Italy.

[OurFantasyLife]

I didn't realize how much I missed this voice until just this moment.

[WordUnheard]

Beautiful! I have to say, this has been the worst year ever. I was told last month that I have a grade IV glioblastoma, and a year to live. Then the world shuts down less than a month later. Now I'm sitting here, listening to you sing a new song, tears in my eyes, and the biggest smile on my face! I've been a huge fan since I first heard It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine), at the age of 14, and my admiration and appreciation for you, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, and Bill Berry has never wavered.


Your music has gotten me through some bad times, and now here you are again, helping me to get through my worst time for the final time. I would never be so bold as to say, "Please release a solo album!" or "Please make one more album with R.E.M.!" Not because I most likely wouldn't be here to hear it, but I believe that albums should be made from the passion of the artists, not the demand of the fans. I am so grateful for THIS song, more than you'll ever know. And it couldn't have come at a better time.


You and your music are loved by millions. I speak for so many, when I say we can't thank you enough for the 32 years of life-changing music you gave to me, and the 37 years you gave to those who were lucky enough to have discovered you, when you released Murmur. Time to listen for the fourth time, and feel a bliss I can only feel through beautiful music. Stay safe, Michael. The world is a better place with you still in it.

[turkkanalkan]

God bless you. I got the corona virus. I have been lying at home for 10 days. Listening to your voice motivated me a lot. thank you God gave you a special voice. I live in this world at the same time as you. I feel very lucky.Thanks

[vivig.]

Who else felt like he was singing directly to you...
And the smile at the end was all for 🥰🥰🥰

[kellyharper]

His face at the end when he looks into the camera, full of love, kindness and empathy. Thank you Michael. Even throws up that hand at one point, a familiar move to REM fans. Be well.

[iditdetectioninprogress]

That voice, simply irreplaceable. We are lucky to be sharing the same lifetime.

[getumedge]

It looks like Michael is inspired again. You can see it in his eyes. It’s so great to see.

[adayah]

Mr. Stipe... I don't get tired of your voice. What a gift to the world... Thank you sir for spreading ♥️ and calling for awareness.

[robertdavies]

This is one of the most emotive songs I've heard. Completely heartfelt from a living legend

[shaunmaher]

When the world gets back to something like normality (what ever that is) we need REM in a massive stadium making thousand of people smile again!!

[marioplaz]

Best 2020 Quarantine song I've heard so far.

[rickersohn]

The song is beautiful, this voice, the sound ... I miss the sound and the voice of R.E.M.

[vakentimmar]

One of the best songs I've heard in ages. "Whatever waiting means in this new phase, I am waiting for you". Michaels smile in the end is so sweet.

[cosmicdrifter]

Right now we need artists like michael stipe so bad.

[jakubbielak]

Your smile after singing the song is so positive. Peace, Mr. Stipe✌

[Fatherjohn]

The world twists into unrecognisable shapes, fear and sadness, new beauty, uncertainty and my trusty narrator of 30 years resurfaces to make sense of it all. ❤️

[kellyharper]

Back after 11 months to view once more. Come back to us Michael and REM. The sunshine is back and you were part of the light during the dark times.

[Sara-nycq]

49 year old woman grew up with bootleg cassettes on your first unreleased live shows in Athens even. So much yes to this and thank you MS.

[adrianreyes]

You're one of the very greatest!
A great Poet.
A great Artist.
A great Musician.
A great Singer.
A great Entertainer.
A great human being.
A living Legend, and Renaissance Man.
You are so Blessed!
Thank you so much for sharing music that moves us!