Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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"Finest Worksong" is from the album 'Document' - the fifth studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on August 31, 1987 by I.R.S. Records. It was the first album by the band to be produced by Scott Litt. The album was recorded March-May, 1987 at Sound Emporium in Nashville, TN.



Lyrics:


The time to rise has been engaged
You're better best to rearrange
I'm talkin' here to me alone
I listen to the finest worksong
Your finest hour
Your finest hour
Another chance has been engaged
To throw Thoreau and rearrange
You are following this time
I beg you not, beg to rhyme
Your finest hour
(Oh) Your finest hour
Take your instinct by the reins
You're better best to rearrange
What we want and what we need
Has been confused, been confused
Your finest hour
(Oh) Your finest…