WATCH:Michael Stipe & Stephen Colbert sing 2016-Themed R.E.M. Parody Post navigation < > It's The End of The Year As We Know It By Matt Cacchione Funny, Politics, Uncategorized, Videos 16.12.2016 Facebook Twitter The whole thing was weird, sad, and strangely uplifting. Watch below: (Courtesy CBS/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)