Finest Worksong Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ronjer 

Cover art for Finest Worksong lyrics by R.E.M.

I think it is simply a testament to the fact that many jobs must be completed, and there is no fanfare for them. It is the statement that most people are unsung heroes in their daily occupational lives. If you look at the majority of jobs that people endeavor to complete or maintain, the fact is that almost all are neccesary to civilization as we know it. There is a quote from the movie 'Caddyshack' where one of the Snobs(Judge Smails) says to one of the Slobs(Danny Noonan) "The world needs Ditchdiggers, too". I get the feeling that this song just celebrates the fact that most people's finest hour just goes on by without notice, and is just considered "Business as usual" The very passionate lyric of "Blow your horn" literally screams at you to appreciate your function in society.

In the immortal words of Dennis Miller; "That's just my opinion, I could be wrong"