Bad Day
R.E.M. · In Time - The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003
I paid it nevermind. Go away.
Shits so thick you could stir it with a stick- free Teflon whitewashed presidency
We're sick of being jerked around
Wear that on your sleeve
Broadcast me a joyful noise unto the times, lord,
Count your blessings.
We're sick of being jerked around
We all fall down.
Have you ever seen the televised St. vitus subcommittee prize
Investigation dance? Those-ants-in- pants glances.
Well, look behind the eyes
It's a hallowed, hollow anesthesized
"save my own ass, screw these guys"
smoke and mirror lock down
Broadcast me a joyful noise unto the times, lord,
Count your blessings.
The papers wouldn't lie!
I sigh. Not one more
Its been a bad day.
Please dont take a picture
Its been a bad day.
Please...
We're dug in the deep the price is steep.
The auctioneer is such a creep.
The lights went out, the oil ran dry
We blamed it on the other guy
Sure, all men are created equal.
Heres the church, heres the steeple
Please stay tuned--we cut to sequel
ashes, ashes, we all fall down.
Broadcast me a joyful noise unto the times, lord, Count your blessings.
Ignore the lowest fears
Ugh, this means war.
Its been a bad day.
Broadcast me a joyful noise unto the times, lord,
Count your blessings.
We're sick of being jerked around
We all fall down.
Its been a bad day...
Bad Day
Released on the 1991 compilation In Time, R.E.M.'s "Bad Day" stands as a defining track of alternative rock and indie pop from the early 1990s. The song features the band's signature melodic sensibility, blending acoustic guitar with driving rhythms and the distinctive vocal delivery of Michael Stipe. As part of the group's broader discography, it reflects the band's evolution during a period marked by both critical acclaim and internal shifts. The recording captures the emotional intensity characteristic of their work on albums like Out Of Time, resonating with listeners who appreciate the atmospheric depth and lyrical introspection found in their catalog. It remains a staple of their live performances and a touchstone for fans of the genre.