Why R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" Is NOT a Love Song
Why R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" Is NOT a Love Song  
Podcast: Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.