Discover the story of the song > What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? – R.E.M.

The song talks about a person asking someone else, called Kenneth, about the frequency they are on. The protagonist feels confused and unable to understand Kenneth's way of thinking which is different from his own. He has tried to study the things that Kenneth likes such as cartoons, music, and TV shows but still can't seem to understand him. Kenneth wears an armor of expectations and a shirt of violent green, and believes that irony is the shackles of youth. The protagonist can't comprehend this, and asks Kenneth not to mess with him.