Barbados is a Swedish dansband, formed in 1992, who have had several Swedis… Read Full Bio ↴Barbados is a Swedish dansband, formed in 1992, who have had several Swedish chart successes. The band, with lead singer Magnus Carlsson, became widely known after their second place in Melodifestivalen 2000. The band has replaced lead singer twice. First Magnus Carlsson left the group in 2002 and later became a member of the group Alcazar. Mathias Holmgren, a former Fame Factory student was the new lead singer, but was in 2004 forced to leave the band. The third and latest lead singer, Chris Lindh, is also planning to leave the band in early 2007.

The band has participated four times in the Swedish preselection of the Eurovision Song Contest:

2000: "Se mig", placed second
2001: "Allt som jag ser", placed second
2002: "Världen utanför", placed fourth
2003: "Bye, Bye", placed tenth and last

Lördag kväll
Barbados Lyrics

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Vi två var dömda
Sen den första stunden vi sågs
Vi hade ingenting mer gemensamt
Än en våning, på en gata

Precis som Tom och Jerry
Blev vi jagade från alla håll
Vi blev fiender för varandra

Alla tårar, allt vi saknat

Men he-he-he-hey! Nu räcker det
Jag har kärlek kvar att ge
Det är över nu, och allt jag vet
Att till helgen ska jag gå ut

Lördag kväll, kom igen
Äntligen så är jag fri från dig
Prövar mina vingar, känner liv igen

Ger mig av, ger mig hän
Allt jag saknat vill jag ha igen
Jag sörjer på fredag
Men ingenting kan förstöra min lördag kväll

Jag klev ut ur mörkret
Och jag kommer aldrig nånsin gå tillbaks
Men jag vill heller inte glömma tiden
Tror man lär sig genom livet

He he-he-he-hey! Du ska få se
Jag har mycket mer att ge
Det är över nu, och allt jag vet
Är att veckan går mot sitt slut

Lördag kväll, kom igen
Äntligen så är jag fri från dig
Prövar mina vingar, känner liv igen

Ger mig av, ger mig hän
Allt jag saknat vill jag ha igen
Jag sörjer på fredag
Men ingenting kan förstöra min lördag kväll

Det blev inte som vi hade tänkt oss
Vi måste gå vidare igen, om igen...

Lördag kväll, kom igen
Äntligen så är jag fri från dig

Ger mig av, ger mig hän
Allt jag saknat vill jag ha igen
Jag sörjer på fredag
Men ingenting kan förstöra min lördag kväll

Åhh min lördag kväll
Nej ingenting kan förstöra min lördag kväll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lördag kväll" by Barbados depict a tumultuous and complex relationship between two individuals who felt destined to be together from the moment they met but found themselves with little in common except for sharing a living space on the same street. The comparison to Tom and Jerry, constantly being chased and turned into enemies within their dynamic, reinforces the turbulent nature of their connection. The references to tears shed and things missed highlight the emotional toll this relationship has taken on both parties.

Amidst this tumultuous journey, the singer reaches a turning point where they declare that enough is enough. They assert that they still have love to give and that it is time to move on and enjoy their freedom. The anticipation of the weekend symbolizes a fresh start and a chance to step out and rediscover themselves, free from the burden of the past. The image of Saturday night represents a time of liberation and revival, a moment to spread their wings and feel alive once more.

As the singer steps out of the darkness of their past, they vow never to look back, recognizing the importance of embracing both the good and the bad times as learning experiences. They express determination to move forward, promising that there is more to come and that the week is coming to a close. The recurring motif of Saturday night signifies a period of release and rejuvenation, a time to reclaim what was missing and to celebrate life in the face of adversity.

The lyrics conclude with a reflection on the reality that things did not unfold as planned, but the necessity to keep moving forward and starting anew repeatedly. Despite the challenges faced and the need to mourn on Friday, the singer emphasizes that nothing can ruin their Saturday night—a time of joy, freedom, and unbreakable spirit. The final repetition of the refrain underscores the unwavering resilience and determination to reclaim happiness and independence, reaffirming that nothing can dampen the joy of their Saturday night.

Line by Line Meaning

Vi två var dömda
We were destined

Sen den första stunden vi sågs
From the first moment we met

Vi hade ingenting mer gemensamt
We had nothing more in common

Än en våning, på en gata
Than a floor, on a street

Precis som Tom och Jerry
Just like Tom and Jerry

Blev vi jagade från alla håll
We were chased from all directions

Vi blev fiender för varandra
We became enemies to each other

Alla tårar, allt vi saknat
All the tears, everything we missed

Men he-he-he-hey! Nu räcker det
But he-he-he-hey! Enough now

Jag har kärlek kvar att ge
I still have love to give

Det är över nu, och allt jag vet
It's over now, and all I know