A Month Of Saturdays

R.E.M. · Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage - 1982 - 2011 [2011]

Five o'clock Friday

All my work is done

I can hardly wait

Let's take the server

Let's sling it around

Let's make it taste so sweet

I wanna take all the Saturdays

I wanna stay up late

I wanna stomp my feet on the ground

I wanna celebrate

A month of Saturdays, Saturdays

A month of Saturday, Saturdays, ah

I'm tired of waiting for the weekend to begin (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)

I'm tired of punching in (Wednesday, Thursday)

Give me a holiday that never ends (Friday, Saturday)

Give me a weekend, weekend, weekend

Give me a weekend, weekend

A month of Saturdays, Saturdays

I'm talkin' Saturday, Saturdays, ah

Shout

Give me a weekend, weekend, weekend

About A Month Of Saturdays

"A Month Of Saturdays" stands as a pivotal track on R.E.M.'s 1982 album *Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage*, marking a significant shift in the band's sound toward a more polished, radio-friendly pop-rock aesthetic. Released during a period of intense creative evolution, the song exemplifies the group's ability to blend introspective lyricism with catchy melodies, a hallmark that would define their later success. Unlike the raw, experimental noise of their early work, this recording showcases a refined production style that paved the way for their massive commercial breakthroughs in the mid-1980s. The track remains a testament to the band's versatility, capturing the essence of late-night contemplation while adhering to the structural conventions of mainstream rock. It serves as a crucial bridge between their underground indie roots and their eventual status as one of the most influential alternative rock acts of the decade.