Friday Night
Bell And James Lyrics


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Up in the morning at six o'clock
Head for the city
Turn on the music, the radio
Nobody's hurrying (nobody's hurrying)

Day after day
Slaving away, yeah
Punching the time, I'ma
I'm late again
Sneak in the back way

I count the hours, minutes too
So glad it's Friday (so glad it's Friday)

Jump in my ride
It's Friday night

Livin' it up, livin' it up
Oh, yeah, Friday night
Livin' it up, livin' it up at last
Living it up, livin' it up
Oh, yeah, Friday night
Livin' it up, livin' it up at last

Only on a Friday
Never on a Sunday
Never on a Monday

Same situation every day
Some kind of voodoo (some kind of voodoo)
Same complications
Stand in the way
Nowhere to run to (nowhere to run to)

My mind is dreaming
I'm somewhere else
Can't seem to shake it (can't seem to shake it)
I miss the feeling
Having fun
No way to fake it (no way to fake it)

Jump in my ride
It's Friday night

Livin' it up, livin' it up
Oh, yeah, Friday night
Livin' it up, livin' it up at last
Living it up, livin' it up
Oh, yeah, Friday night
Livin' it up, livin' it up at last

Living it up
Living it up, oh, yeah
Living it up
Living it up at last

Living it up
Living it up, oh, yeah
Living it up
Living it up at last

Livin' it up, livin' it up
Oh, yeah, Friday night
Livin' it up, livin' it up at last
Living it up, livin' it up
Oh, yeah, Friday night
Livin' it up, livin' it up at last

Living it up, living it up




Oh, yeah, Friday night
Living it up

Overall Meaning

The song "Livin' It Up" by Bell and James is an upbeat and lively song that expresses the desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and have some fun. The opening lines of the song, "Up in the morning at six o'clock, head for the city. Turn on the music, the radio, nobody's hurrying," sets the daily routine of the singer. The song talks about the usual days of the week and how Friday is the only day when the singer can let loose and enjoy life without any worries. The chorus of the song, "Livin' it up, livin' it up, oh yeah, Friday night. Livin' it up, livin' it up at last," reinforces this idea of enjoying the weekend without any constraints.


The lyrics of the song also touch on the idea of feeling trapped in the daily grind. The line, "Same situation every day, some kind of voodoo, same complications stand in the way, nowhere to run to," reflects the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of work and responsibilities. The singer yearns for the feeling of freedom and the ability to enjoy life. The line, "My mind is dreaming, I'm somewhere else, can't seem to shake it," reflects the desire to escape and let go of the daily grind.


Overall, the message of the song is simple - enjoy life, break free from the monotony, and have some fun. It is an ode to Friday nights and the feeling of freedom and release that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Up in the morning at six o'clock
Starting the day early when the sun rises


Head for the city
Going to work in the city


Turn on the music, the radio
Listening to music on the radio to help pass the time


Nobody's hurrying (nobody's hurrying)
The streets are quiet and no one is in a rush


Day after day
The same routine every day


Slaving away, yeah
Working hard every day


Punching the time, I'ma
Clocking in to work


I'm late again
Always running behind schedule


Sneak in the back way
Trying to avoid getting in trouble for being late


I count the hours, minutes too
Watching the clock tick away the time


So glad it's Friday (so glad it's Friday)
Looking forward to the end of the week


Jump in my ride
Getting into a vehicle


It's Friday night
The start of the weekend


Livin' it up, livin' it up
Enjoying life to the fullest


Oh, yeah, Friday night
Feeling excited about the start of the weekend


Livin' it up, livin' it up at last
Finally having a chance to relax and have fun


Living it up
Enjoying life


Only on a Friday
The weekends are the only time to have fun


Never on a Sunday
Not having fun on a Sunday


Never on a Monday
Not having fun on a Monday


Same situation every day
Every day is the same routine


Some kind of voodoo (some kind of voodoo)
Feeling trapped by the daily routine


Same complications
Facing the same challenges every day


Stand in the way
Obstacles that prevent fun and excitement


Nowhere to run to (nowhere to run to)
Feeling stuck with no escape


My mind is dreaming
Daydreaming about a carefree life


I'm somewhere else
Mentally escaping from the work routine


Can't seem to shake it (can't seem to shake it)
Struggling to escape the daily routine mentally


I miss the feeling
Wishing for the fun and excitement of the past


Having fun
Enjoying life


No way to fake it (no way to fake it)
Unable to pretend to enjoy the daily routine


Living it up at last
Finally having a chance to enjoy life after the daily routine


Living it up
Enjoying life


Oh, yeah, Friday night
Excited to start the weekend


Living it up at last
Finally able to relax and have fun after a long week


Livin' it up, livin' it up
Enjoying life to the fullest


Living it up
Enjoying life




Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CASEY JAMES, LEROY BELL

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Comments from YouTube:

@sevinatenine4444

At age 58 now,I can still bust a move when jams like this are blasting in my ears.

@MarkDelawar

Upload the video of you bustin' a move, or it didn't happen :-)

@LisaGroovy1

@@MarkDelawar We TRIPLE DOG DARE YA!!!

@joediffy

It is funny how a song can instantly bring you back to a moment in time, those were the good old days!

@gloriakeaton4216

Yup. It was College for me.
DC Howard Univ!
Livin It Up!!!

@surplusdatabase

Yep, I was just rubber legging at the skating rink lol

@jesserios274

This song is still hitting today..my jam..

@whozgod2005

You’re so right . Music is powerful

@hodgesmuzick70

Nothing beats the feeling of old school music 😊❀️

@funkrocker8011

I'm telling you!!!

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