VH1 Behind the Music

Author: coldpizza

Date: July 6, 2004

by coldpizza
7-06-04
To this day, guitarist Peter Buck remains one of his band's most outspoken critics. It is this high level of self-assessment that many believe propelled REM to rock superstardom.
I'm pushing an elephant down a shaft ... I'm dealing with assholes that won't even laugh ... Over my shoulder, a Neanderthal ...
Michael? Michael, this just isn't working.
It's the nipple rings, isn't it?
No, I like the nipple rings. Really, I do! It's these lyrics, Michael. When I hear "elephant", I think "big". When I hear "shaft", I think "cock".
So, what are you saying, Peter? That you're ready to break for lunch?!