Disturbance At The Heron House
R.E.M. · Document [1987]
They're going wild, the call came in
At early morning predawn then
The followers of chaos out of control
They're numbering the monkeys
The monkeys and the monkeys
The followers of chaos out of control
The call came in to party central
Meeting of the green and simple
Try to tell us something we don't know
They're meeting at the monument
The call came in the monument
To liberty and honor under the honer roll
They've gathered up the cages
The cages and courageous
The followers of chaos out of control
The call came in to party central
Meeting of the green and simple
Try to tell us something we don't know
Disturbance at the Heron House
A stampede at the monument
To liberty and honor under the honor roll
The gathering of the grunts and greens
Cogs and grunts and hirelings
A meeting of a mean idea to hold
When feeding time has come and gone
They'll lose the heart and head for home
Try to tell us something we don't know
We don't now (everyone allowed)
(Everyone allowed, everyone allowed)
At early morning predawn then
The followers of chaos out of control
They're numbering the monkeys
The monkeys and the monkeys
The followers of chaos out of control
The call came in to party central
Meeting of the green and simple
Try to tell us something we don't know
They're meeting at the monument
The call came in the monument
To liberty and honor under the honer roll
They've gathered up the cages
The cages and courageous
The followers of chaos out of control
The call came in to party central
Meeting of the green and simple
Try to tell us something we don't know
Disturbance at the Heron House
A stampede at the monument
To liberty and honor under the honor roll
The gathering of the grunts and greens
Cogs and grunts and hirelings
A meeting of a mean idea to hold
When feeding time has come and gone
They'll lose the heart and head for home
Try to tell us something we don't know
We don't now (everyone allowed)
(Everyone allowed, everyone allowed)
Disturbance At The Heron House
Released on the 1987 album Document, 'Disturbance At The Heron House' stands as a defining track in R.E.M.'s early catalog, showcasing the band's signature blend of indie rock and atmospheric sensibilities. The song features a distinctive, repetitive guitar riff that drives its hypnotic rhythm, characteristic of the group's work during their formative years. It captures the quiet intensity and introspective mood that would later evolve into the anthemic sound heard on Out Of Time. As a key component of their discography, the recording reflects the band's unique ability to weave melancholic melodies with driving energy, cementing their status as pioneers of alternative rock in the late 1980s.