McMahon announced the moniker in a blog post in July 2014, stating, "as I embark on yet another musical adventure, I will be traveling with my band to many of those same stages, this time as “Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness”. I suppose my wilderness is mostly an abstract one. Since putting Jack’s behind me, I have forced myself into strange spaces seeking new stimulus..."
The first song recorded under the moniker, 'Cecilia and the Satellite', received official radio play on the 17th July 2014. An album is expected to follow.
See Her On The Weekend
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Lyrics
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Guess I fell asleep with a cigarette
My girl's back home with the morning sick
Got a baby on the way, not here yet
And I'm alright, I think we're good
Yeah, I drink more than the doctors say I should
I've been a little hard to reach, but my girl is at the beach
And I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her at the end of the week
Friday comes, lately I'm sleeping
Until the sun fills up my rented room
I pack my things, get my car started
Yeah I've been gone but I'll be home real soon
Cell phone's dead, and she's calling
Message box is full
Up around ten with a headache kicking
Guess I fell asleep with a cigarette
My girl's back home with the morning sick
Got a baby on the way, not here yet
And I'm alright, I think we're good
Yeah, I drink more than the doctors say I should
I've been a little hard to reach, but my girl is at the beach
And I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her at the end of the week
Friday comes, and she's calling
Message box is full
Up around ten with a headache kicking
Guess I fell asleep with a cigarette
My girl's back home with the morning sick
Got a baby on the way, not here yet
And I'm alright, I think we're good
Yeah, I drink a little more than the doctors say I should
I've been a little hard to reach, but I know you're at the beach
And I'll see ya on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her at the end of the week
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her on the weekend
I'll see her at the end of the week
The lyrics of Andrew McMahon's song "See Her On The Weekend" follow the story of a man who is dealing with the aftermath of a wild night of partying. He wakes up with a headache and a cigarette burning out in his hand, revealing that he fell asleep while smoking. He cannot be with his partner at the time, since she is pregnant and experiencing morning sickness. The singer, however, is not panicking; he feels they are okay, even though he drinks more than his physician may want him to. He plans to see her that weekend when he is finally able to make it back home.
The song emits a mellow tune overall, but has an upbeat rhythm that intensifies with every repetition of “I'll see her on the weekend” which implies the singer’s keenness to meet his partner. The lyrics commend a simple, yet meaningful message about priorities and the importance of setting limits, even if it's hard to do. The song contrasts the trap of addiction with the promise of commitment, love and commitment to one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Up around ten with a headache kicking
I woke up at around 10am with a headache
Guess I fell asleep with a cigarette
I fell asleep while smoking a cigarette, and woke up with it still in my hand/ashtray.
My girl's back home with the morning sick
My girlfriend is at home experiencing morning sickness, indicating that she's pregnant
Got a baby on the way, not here yet
We are expecting a baby, but it hasn't arrived yet
And I'm alright, I think we're good
I'm doing okay and I believe that our relationship is good
Yeah, I drink a little more than the doctors say I should
I drink more than what's recommended by doctors, but I think I'm fine
I've been a little hard to reach, but I know you're at the beach
I haven't been easy to get hold of, but I know my girlfriend is at the beach
And I'll see ya on the weekend
I'll see you on the weekend
Friday comes, and she's calling
It's Friday and my girlfriend is calling me
Message box is full
My voicemail box is full and I can't receive any more messages
I'll see her on the weekend
I will see my girlfriend on the weekend
I'll see her at the end of the week
I will see her at the end of the week on the weekend
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Mcmahon
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@evans.848
Songs continue to get better and better! Thanks for everything! AndrewMcMahonVEVO
@SuperKellyo
one of my favorites on the album
@Matt-hw6tm
Got the chance to see him, Allen Stone and friends. Holy cow. Amazing performance. If you get the chance, go!
@blairekathleen
I fell in love with this band/artist as soon as I heard "Cecilia and the Satellite" and then with their follow up "High Dive" I was hooked. I have now discovered all their other great tunes, thanks to YouTube and can honestly say there is not a bad song on their album. I'm following them on Twitter now and am praying that they will come to play in Calgary, AB, Canada one day. Great music and meaningful lyrics. Thanks Andrew.
@bryceha7640
Check out Andy's earlier projects Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin if you haven't yet :)
@oscare1985
Jack's is a must specially first two albums
@curiositykilledthefrog
Oh my god! I found him on the radio from Cecelia and the satellite and then heard high dive and fell in love with his music. We have the same story 😂 (sorry I'm weird I just thought it was funny)
@FridayInCandyland
Such an amazing song. Maybe my favorite on the new album. Awesome meeting you on tour this summer with Matt and Gavin. Keep up the amazing work! Your music is life changing.
@jenidominga
So lovely. One of my faves.
@ConnorPawlowski
I LOVE THIS Song! its perfect for my feelings right now. Thanks Andrew McMahon.