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How did the lyrics get written for R.E.M.'s Man on the Moon?
Stipe listened to the track on a walk around Seattle on his Walkman cassette player and was inspired to write about the performances of entertainer Andy Kaufman.
Who wrote the lyrics for R.E.M.'s Man on the Moon?
Michael Stipe
What are the lyrics of R.E.M.'s Man on the Moon about?
The song's lyrics do not tell a conventional story and may instead be seen as a collection of cultural references, images and ideas.
What references are there in the lyrics of R.E.M.'s Man on the Moon?
There are repeated mentions of Andy Kaufman, including references to his Elvis impersonation and work with wrestlers Fred Blassie and Jerry Lawler.
What else is in R.E.M.'s Man on the Moon besides cultural references, images, and ideas?
Some critics find the song invokes the conspiracy theories surrounding the Moon landing and Elvis Presley as an indirect nod to the persistent rumors that Kaufman faked his own death.

Question: are there any other interesting references
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting references in R.E.M.'s Man on the Moon besides cultural references, images, ideas, and conspriracy theories?