Loverboy
Loverboy is a Canadian rock group formed in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta. Throughout the 1980s, the band accumulated numerous hit songs in Canada and the United States, earning four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records. After being rejected by many American record labels, they signed with Columbia/CBS Records Canada and began recording their first album March 20, 1980, with Mike Reno (born in New Westminster, B.C. January 8, 1955 and previously with Moxy as Mike Rynoski) on lead vocals, Paul Dean (born in Vancouver, B. Read Full BioLoverboy is a Canadian rock group formed in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta. Throughout the 1980s, the band accumulated numerous hit songs in Canada and the United States, earning four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records. After being rejected by many American record labels, they signed with Columbia/CBS Records Canada and began recording their first album March 20, 1980, with Mike Reno (born in New Westminster, B.C. January 8, 1955 and previously with Moxy as Mike Rynoski) on lead vocals, Paul Dean (born in Vancouver, B.C. on February 19, 1946; previously with Streetheart and Scrubbaloe Caine) on guitars and vocals, Jim Clench (formerly of April Wine and BTO, who was born in Montreal May 1, 1949 but was quickly replaced by Scott Smith born in Winnipeg, MB on February 13, 1955) on bass guitar, Doug Johnson (born in New Westminster December 19, 1957) on keyboards, and Matt Frenette (born in Calgary on March 7, 1954) on drums (also a former Streetheart alumnus). The band's hit singles, particularly "Turn Me Loose" and "Working for the Weekend", have become arena rock staples and are still heard on many classic rock and classic hits radio stations across the United States and Canada. They are currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Working for the Weekend
Loverboy Lyrics


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Everyone's watching, to see what you will do
Everyone's looking at you, oh
Everyone's wondering, will you come out tonight
Everyone's trying to get it right, get it right

Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a new romance
Everybody's goin' off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance, oh
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby let's go

Everyone's looking to see if it was you
Everyone wants you to come through
Everyone's hoping it'll all work out
Everyone's waiting they're holding out

Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a new romance
Hey, hey
Everybody's goin' off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance, oh
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby let's go
Hey

You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby let's go

You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby let's go

Overall Meaning

The song "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy is a classic rock anthem that has become a staple of 80s music playlist. This song is a celebration of the weekend and the desire to let loose and have some fun after a long week of work. The song begins by acknowledging the fact that everyone is watching and looking at the singer, wondering if he will come out tonight. The chorus then kicks in, and the band declares that everybody is working for the weekend, and that everybody wants a new romance. The lyrics speak about how everyone is going off the deep end and how everybody needs a second chance.


Throughout the song, Loverboy stresses how important it is to go out and have fun, to take a chance and live life to fullest. The message is that life is too short to be cooped up in an office or a factory, and everyone needs a break now and then. The lyrics also suggest that no matter what happens during the week, the weekend is a time to leave all inhibitions behind, forget about troubles and worries, and just enjoy life.


In conclusion, "Working for the Weekend" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates the desire to let loose and enjoy life after a long week of work. It is an anthem of the 80s, and its message is still relevant today, reminding us that we all need to take the time to have some fun, let loose and be happy.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyone's watching, to see what you will do
Everyone is observing your actions with curiosity.


Everyone's looking at you, oh
Everybody's gaze is fixed on you.


Everyone's wondering, will you come out tonight
People are speculating if you'll be present tonight.


Everyone's trying to get it right, get it right
Everyone is striving to do things correctly.


Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody is laboring with an eye on the weekend.


Everybody wants a new romance
Everybody is yearning for a novel romantic relationship.


Everybody's goin' off the deep end
Everybody is losing the grip of their sanity.


Everybody needs a second chance, oh
People always require another opportunity.


You want a piece of my heart
You desire a share of my affection.


You better start from the start
You need to initiate from the scratch.


You wanna be in the show
You aspire to be in the spotlight.


Come on baby let's go
Let's begin right away, dear.


Everyone's looking to see if it was you
Everyone is searching to see if you were responsible.


Everyone wants you to come through
Everyone is expecting you to be triumphant.


Everyone's hoping it'll all work out
People wish that everything works efficiently.


Everyone's waiting they're holding out
Everyone is waiting with patience.


Hey, hey
Hey, hey


You want a piece of my heart
You desire a share of my affection.


You wanna be in the show
You aspire to be in the spotlight.


Come on baby let's go
Let's begin right away, dear.


You want a piece of my heart
You desire a share of my affection.


You better start from the start
You need to initiate from the scratch.


You wanna be in the show
You aspire to be in the spotlight.


Come on baby let's go
Let's begin right away, dear.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Dean, Matthew Frenette, Mike Reno

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[Verse 1]
Everyone's watching to see what you will do
Everyone's looking at you, oh
Everyone's wondering will you come out tonight
Everyone's trying to get it right
Get it right

[Chorus 1]
Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody's going off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance
Oh

[Chorus 2]
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on, baby, let's go

[Verse 2]
Everyone's looking to see if it was you
Everyone wants you to come through
Everyone's hoping it'll all work out
Everyone's waiting, they're holding out

[Chorus 1]
Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody's going off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance
Oh

[Chorus 2]
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on, baby, let's go

You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on, baby, let's go

You want a piece of my heart
You better start from the start
You wanna be in the show
Come on, baby, let's go



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Elvis De la cruz

Increíble música. Para liberarse del estres

Red Man

I was in college in 2002, in a bar, 19 years old, getting drunk on our fake ID's. I put a $10 bill in the jukebox. That got a lot of songs back then. I played Loverboy Working for the Weekend every single play of that $10. When the song came on, you could see people nodding there heads, getting into it. No one noticed the second time it played. The thrid time people started looking around getting angry. The plug was behind the machine hanging on the wall, no one could stop it. IT was a solid 45 minutes or so of Working for the Weekend, over and over. One of my life's greatest accomplishments.

Ivor

Hahaha awesome

wavymaster

​@Dan Hobson he said fake ID

Nathan Hutton

Youtube and the internet has made the jukebox obsolete, unless you want offline access or don't want to get hacked or tracked.

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Tammy Scott

Played this on cassette over and over in my Camaro back in the 80s. The 80s were the absolute best for music and actually life. No cell phones or internet. Life was awesome in a small Ohio town. Miss it very much!

Bobainthome

make it monte carlo and I did the same thing

Tammy Scott

Jdewitt: I am 58 yrs old and can honestly say growing up where and when I did was a true blessing. I thank my parents, who are now both gone, for letting me live the life I did in that small Ohio town. I get very emotional when I go back "home". It was the best of times for sure. The way our country is currently headed is very sad. I wish it was still the 1980s!!!

jdewitt77

You are so right. It was the best time of my life in so many ways that's for sure. Especially the music.

Randy Brock

I saw them about 12 years ago at Gulfstream Park Horse Racing track. The lead singer was wearing red leather just like in the video. He was laughing at himself, the leather was a bit tight. What a Great concert

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