The history of R.E.M.’s “Catapult” is fairly storied. When the band were first signed onto I.R.S. Records, Stephen Hague (later known for his work with alternative dance acts such as New Order, Pet Shop Boys, and Erasure) was assigned to produce their first album, Murmur. The sessions with Hague wer...
[Verse 1]
When we were little boys
When we were little girls
It's nine o'clock, don't try to turn it off
Cowered in a hole
Open your mouth, a question
[Pre-Chorus]
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
[Chorus]
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
[Verse 2]
When we were little boys
When we were little girls
It's nine o'clock, don't try to turn it off
Cowered in a hole, open your mouth
We in step, in hand
Your mother remembers this
Hear the howl of the rope
A question
[Pre-Chorus]
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
[Chorus]
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
[Bridge]
The porch could be darker
The march could be darker
[Chorus]
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
[Verse 3]
When we were little boys
When we were little girls
It's nine o'clock, don't try to turn it off
Cowered in a hole, open your mouth
We in step, in hand
Your mother remembers this
Hear the howl of the rope
A question
[Pre-Chorus]
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything?
[Chorus]
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
Catapult (Catapult)
Catapult
Catapult was written by Michael Stipe & Bill Berry & Mike Mills & Peter Buck.
Catapult was produced by Mitch Easter & Don Dixon.