Weekend Special
Brenda And The Big Dudes Lyrics

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You don't come around
To see me in the week
You don't have a chance
To call me on the phone
You don't come around
To me see in the week
You don't have a chance
Call me on the phone,yeah

But Friday night yes I know
I know I must be ready for you
Just be waiting for you

Friday night yes I know
I know I must be ready for you
Just be waiting for you

I'm your weekend weekend special
I'm your weekend weekend special
I'm your weekend weekend special
I'm your weekend weekend special
I'm your weekend (Daddy's home)
I'm your weekend (Daddy's home)

Another lonely night
On my own again
How I long for your love
I need your touch yes I do
You don't come around
To see me in the week
You don't have a chance
Call me on the phone, yeah

But Friday night yes I know
I know I must be ready for you
Just be waiting for you

Friday night yes I know
I know I must be ready for you
Just be waiting for you

And I'm your weekend special
And I'm your weekend special
And I'm your weekend special
That is all

I'm your weekend weekend special
I'm your weekend weekend special

I'm your weekend weekend special
I'm your weekend weekend special

Overall Meaning

The song "Weekend Special" by Brenda And The Big Dudes describes the plight of a woman who feels neglected by her lover during the week but is his happy weekend special. The opening stanza of the song establishes that the man is too busy during the week to see the woman, and he doesn't even have a chance to call her. As a result, she spends lonely nights hoping for his love and longing for his touch. The song's tone changes, however, when Friday night arrives, creating a sense of anticipation and eagerness in the singer.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm your weekend special" several times, highlighting the fact that while the man may be unavailable during the week, he can rely on her to be ready and waiting for him on the weekends. The chorus also ends with the phrase "Daddy's home," which could indicate a power dynamic in the relationship where the man has control and comes to the woman when he chooses. The lyrics create a sense of longing and desire for affection, making it relatable to listeners who may also experience similar feelings of being neglected in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't come around To see me in the week You don't have a chance To call me on the phone You don't come around To me see in the week You don't have a chance Call me on the phone,yeah
You never come to see me during the week or call me on the phone. This happens every week.

But Friday night yes I know I know I must be ready for you Just be waiting for you Friday night yes I know I know I must be ready for you Just be waiting for you
However, I know for sure you will be here on Friday night. So, I'm always ready for you and just wait for you.

I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend (Daddy's home) I'm your weekend (Daddy's home)
I am aware that I am just a weekend special for you. You only show up during the weekends or when you can. You come and go as you like.

Another lonely night On my own again How I long for your love I need your touch yes I do You don't come around To see me in the week You don't have a chance Call me on the phone, yeah
I spend most nights alone, wanting your love and touch. Same as always, you never come around during the week and call me on the phone.

And I'm your weekend special And I'm your weekend special And I'm your weekend special That is all
I come to the understanding that I am nothing more than your weekend special. Full stop.

I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend weekend special I'm your weekend weekend special
To reiterate, I am only here for you during the weekends. I come and go as you please.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DESMOND MALOTANA, MELVYN MATTHEWS

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-tc4po2ik4j

5w↑89

Who's here in 2024?

@panaceamasuku3741

As I'm typing💃💃💃💃

@simonbomberharris

🙋

@alicepondja9852

Here I am❤

@titoxfunky5803

Hehe

@collanawaseb8945

Me and my sou

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@Sonwa

28w↑9

She was 19 years old when she gave us this banger.

@user-rs4vu9lz1e

5d↑1

this track is still a hit in 2024

@coburnferruz

2y↑358

Weekend Special also charted on the Billboard Hot 100. A true icon

@laboriousTwala

2y↑26

Thank you so much for actually mentioning this. There's so much Rich Brenda Fassie History & Accomplishments that we new young music lovers don't know. How I wish we were told, taught more about her. We need a biography or an up to date; Life Documentary/ Biopic. This would fill in this gap🙏❤. By the way, where did you learn about this? maybe I could visit your sources too and learn more rich knowledge.

@coburnferruz

2y↑23

@@laboriousTwala so true I agree with all of it. My father actually told me this and I never believed him, googled it again now and it actually peaked at #72 In 1986

@lindanisibanda9988

2y↑9

I remember my uncle was paid every Friday we used for him ekhoneni ngebhasikili lakho Njube Bulawayo

@marinarochette9474

@@laboriousTwala A,s,,,,zzA, sur

@siyancede5241

1y↑3

Wooow😮😮😮No ways🎉🎉🎉🎉

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@zeersa4089

2y↑316

Can we pay some respect to the keyboard guy as well👏🏼👏🏼

@coburnferruz

2y↑30

The whole band actually. Vocals, band, production, everything was on point. This era of music 👌👌👌👌

@Dr.lukwagoAsuman

1y↑5

Is he Dugmore Molatona??

@yolandandlovu3214

1y↑3

Yesssss man so deep

@lloydn2103

1y↑14

The bass guitar slaps though.
Dude has some magic fingers on them strings

@eliasvilakazi6527

1y↑5

@@lloydn2103 And South Africa has never been so exciting like those times. Everything South Africa touched became a masterpiece. We were competing with America musically. Economically we were Africa's Europe

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@enhlemthethwa3738

5w↑7

Her english is on point,beautiful voice as well, love her jumpsuit

@samijust8689

41w↑15

I’m curious how many in the comments are from SA… here from FL, USA and so happy to have found this angel’s beautiful voice !

@sanelemwelase

19w↑4

Most comments are from SA, She was our own Madonna.

@sipnog3528

2y↑201

This was the biggest song to come out of the 80s. When it came out it was like something nobody ever heard before. The voice was out of this world. Everybody wanted to see the voice behind the song.
She just made my childhood so beautiful.

@brucemngoma9106

2y↑6

I was little but I remember like it was yesterday.

@sipnog3528

2y↑1

@@brucemngoma9106 Me too

@dineontsala-jk3ff

27w↑1

This was a hit way back 80s life fabulous she used to make us dance like no body's business......I was 5 yrs but still remember the legend.....full of life ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@clumsytriangle2436

1y↑84

This woman broke down barriers. I was a kid in the 80's and I remember hearing this song on the radio and seeing it on TV and enjoying it so much.

@dorothysheela3430

29w

Re : TV1

Lapologa
We looking for plates, blue and white made in Stafford, will pay any postage
Cheers

William Seloi

@TebogoEvah2

10w↑6

❤❤🙌🙏rip queen Brenda fassie 🙏

@mthokozisisibiya9148

2y↑473

The best female artist to ever come out from South africa. Even today nobody can match Brenda fassie. What a beautiful voice, I can listen to her music the whole day. RIP to her.❤❤❤

@ratidzaimadzingo3967

2y↑20

She was and she is a super hero

@rickysamuel4754

2y↑9

Yvonne Chaka Chaka exists, I know we get carried away by emotions when we watch n listen to certain songs, Yvonne is clear.

@cee_level9584

2y↑14

@@rickysamuel4754 that your own view

@victormadonsela119

2y↑39

@@rickysamuel4754 Yvonne was also great but Brenda vs Yvonne? Brenda wins.

@ainashikesho6543

2y↑3

Absolutely ❤️❤️

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@libadviser8793

22w↑15

First time i heard this song was after its release. We were in a bus on a school trip to the Free State(OFS) at the time.This song made all of us go crazy as we danced all the way on the bus. We'd never heard it before, and it came like a breath of fresh minty air to take us out of being almost suffocated by american music. This was our own thing, a real game changer for everyone. We were so taken by Brenda,s vocal prowess. Iconic duo, Brenda & The Big Dudes. Case closed.

@TravelWithMe_111

11w↑11

God, thank you for this life🙏.

@ndalinezwa6595

2y↑28

I Remember Hearing This Song For The First Time One Sunday Morning in 1983. I was busy in the Kitchen preparing Breakfast and the Song Started playing in one of the Black TV Channel.I Rushed to the Lounge where the TV was to See who was Singing Such A Beautiful Song .Alas, There She Was, Brenda and The Big Dudes. I Will Cherish This Memory Forever.

@juliannaidoo2550

17w↑5

The greatest South African black singer of all time, this song still as fresh today, as it was back in the 80s, Brenda Fassie legacy will live forever❤❤

@sipnog3528

2y↑229

I thank Brenda's mom for allowing her leave Cape Town to Johannesburg at tender age to pursue her music career because we would have missed this giant voice.

@refigee8752

2y↑15

In one of her BioPics she actually says she ran away from home against her mom's wish to pursue her dream in Jozi. Guess she was just braver than most at that age. Still, glad she did.

@sipnog3528

2y↑9

@@refigee8752Producer Koloi Lebona requested her Mom to take her to JHb. She stayed with Lebonas in Soweto for a while while in school. Joined Joy to replace Marylen who was on maternity and later joined Blondie Makhene who created the band Brenda and the Big Dudes .
But there's something I remember about what you are saying. I'm just not sure about the timeline.

@sungoddessbeauty9289

2y↑5

She escaped and she was mistreated a lot by johannesburgers she still peservered joined John Kanis group ( the guy who does an intro on Zakes Bantwinis latest song as his father).
She got her break when she was asked to try for an artist who went on maternity leave ( freser) she was part of a trio Amanzimtoti sweet waters group. Brenda sang one stanza. and she was discovered. the song was Paradise road.

watch her interview with Dali Tambo.

@Blessedandfavoredfamily

1y↑6

Maybe if she stayed in cape town she would have still been here...

@trevor22at

1y↑2

Brenda remains in our hearts fore er

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@205098283

2y↑54

This lady was ahead of her time!

@millybadze2117

2y↑2

Very much!!!!

@lesegomorapane6529

2y↑90

This song will never get old a beautiful South African song 🤗🇿🇦

@siyancede5241

34w↑3

All hail this XHOSA queen🫅!!!The African Queen!!

@josemanuelcharete3026

1y↑20

The Queen of South African pop music. It´s good to remember the time that had passed away. May her soul rest in peace.

@sheilahranapo3285

2y↑63

Most of my childhood memories are embedded in her music, She gave me the best childhood

@drewbranch7700

2y↑1

Tle bathong say that again,talk about nostalgia 😎

@goldfieldsyedzaigarfieldsi5326

43w↑35

Credit to the band for such a polished international feel!

@sandymohale9142

50w↑5

THE BASS GUITAR IS FIRE On this SONG

@OfentseJones

2y↑18

This song is just something else. The electric piano though...

@malizolemntshele638

Bra!!!

@ndalinezwa6595

2y↑3

The Song Has Got One Of The Funkiest Bass Line Groove.

@amosrammonadiale5856

2y↑20

That's you Brenda, in your ripe years. We will forever miss you

@sambanelly4219

35w↑15

Let's take it to a million views for the Queen of African music 👸🏿🇿🇦

@ednahmmauco8210

2y↑48

Brenda Fassie, so talented, beautiful voice, dance everything.Your legacy leaves on!(Mhsriep)❤🙏🏼🇧🇼

@nyamekamakeleni4976

3w↑2

When life was simple🥺

@TataKaZuri

1y↑13

The dancing also shows how they knew they had made a hit here!!!😎

@sifisokubuli8942

2y↑28

Guys Bra Daz on the keyboard is the one who conceptualised the song on his way to the studio one morning.
He told he he got there and started playing the cords on his keyboard and the rest was history. RIP Bra Daz

@thembinkosidube3918

2y↑37

No music artists that are able to beat her music record even today
Brenda fassie a statue of gold.
Thank you...

@Vico649

1y↑7

Let's show much respect to the dude playing the funky baseline.

@bruhraizo8087

2y↑46

My idol, my Queen, my favorite african artist! Love u mabrrr!🥰🎶👑🙏🏽

@pulemosese3758

2y↑18

The Big Dudes could really play...Brenda was a cherry on top!

@lanks5571

1y↑19

I love this song to bits! Even heard it play in a night club in Miami

@Masechaba

2y↑49

Timeless, Iconic, Legendary!! The best musician this country has ever produced. What a talent, I can't even put onto words how special this woman is.❤❤❤

@martinjames8310

2y↑2

Hmmmmm are you sure? Am not a South African but globally Lucky Dube is inarguably the most well known celebrity from that country. In fact the most loved and celebrated African musician of all times. Go to Brazil, Japan, New Carlidonia, Germany, Jamaica and Australia etc his songs are played everywhere around the globe.

@Masechaba

2y↑10

@@martinjames8310 I'm the biggest fan of both her and Lucky but she's the best musician this country produced, period. The most well known does not always mean the most talented. Lucky Dube is a legend, there's no doubt about that. But in SA, Brenda trumps him easily. The only reason Lucky's music managed to reach international recognition is because he sings in English, whilst Brenda sings in vernac, with only a handful of songs in English.

@millybadze2117

2y↑3

@@Masechaba I totally agree with you!!!💯💯💯💯

@user-le7id1dz2i

32w

💯💯💯💯🌟💯💯💯🇿🇦🇿🇦🔥

@MegaDiva1999

23w

Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim , Dan Thanda, Bro HotTsTicks, Ray Phiri ,Yvonne ChakaChaka, Dorothy Masuka , and a few others stand out. I think it's fair to say Ma Brrrrr was one of the best but we shouldnt shut down the fact that there are many others greats. Loving one should not erase the others Sis@@martinjames8310

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@thatolepheana9073

44w↑3

2023 weekend special R.I.P BRENDA

@livingwith_rakim1074

2y↑14

i keep on listening to her music R.I.P Brenda Fassie 😢😢

@deidredaka5067

51w↑2

Whose still here with me in 2023 ?? Still hooked and loving Mabree ❤️❤️❤️

@raymondbyarugaba7093

46w↑5

What a voice ma God ! The African Whitney Houston....rip Brenda,thanks for the entertainment you gave the world

@JK-ki7kg

2y↑32

Super classic! Timeless

@millions2nette

2y↑51

Getting chills listening to this song. Wow! Whatta voice. So sorry to find out that she passed a long time ago. I used to, and still do, get in such a happy mood when I hear this song. RIP :(

@lillykhange6300

2y↑119

Why don't we have a biography about this Queen

@euginethobela3480

2y↑5

Yoh Lilly thank God we're on the same page...only if we could have a candidate conversation yoh by now we could be celebrating our_____•mmmh you what Brenda

@davidmcfarlane9185

2y↑4

Agreed

@nhlanhlasithole2899

Black South Africans have too much entitlement. Her kin wouldn't allow. We have too much pride and morality. They wouldn't any truth in it.

@pump1180

2y↑7

There is one. There’s a documentary on her

@bindoriah5079

Because chicco is a snake

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@wesleymkonda6165

1y↑11

The very best female artist ever. What a talent

@shamielsoeker9374

42w↑5

All Time South African Classic, I often listen to this, call it Nostalgia -memory lane, Brenda Fassie ,a SA singing icon, the band ' the Dudes were great , the perfect backing band , bass, keyboards, drums, guitar ... 🎉

@thapedijohnyramphele1272

10w↑1

THE GREATEST LEGENDS DIE YOUNG🥲

@user-le7id1dz2i

32w↑2

Auw ma Brr...💃💃🇿🇦🇿🇦👌🌟🌹🌹🤘

@thabangmagashula

1y↑14

Gosh, the nostalgia just hits you like a train 😩

@mylifesofar1076

2y↑9

2022 STILL LISTENING

@kondwanisinkala1509

38w↑3

😍😍😍" You Dont come around",the beat and lyrics wow 😍😍👏👏.
The song made my childhood days right here in Zambia,Lusaka.
I actually fell in love with this Beauty named Brenda Fassie.

@vutomishipalana8372

2y↑8

We are still here 2022!

@roselindagaoses439

40w↑9

A big shout-out to Brenda and the big dudes from Namibia... We had the best childhood artist in Southern Africa ❤❤❤❤

@mbalenhlenkala-kt3bz

49w↑4

South African pop queen ❤❤

@user-wi4nb8kh7w

12w↑1

Back then when music was Music ❤🎉

@Wangao613

2y↑10

break my soul by beyonce brought me to these vibes

@oscarbunda1194

2y↑9

Oh my word.......She was a real DIVA!!!!!! What a time in life! Miss those years!

@josephngcobo4295

2y↑9

UBrenda wayethunyiwe ngempela...She had a spiritual mission to fulfill through music...💕

@sambanelly4219

1y↑6

Apparently this was a hit in the USA. Yoh. I never knew that.

@joycepaulo436

2y↑16

Love you I call you The voice continued to rest well gone too soon but never forgotten ❤️🙏🏽🎊

@thabzen8525

25w↑1

This Legend is not celebrated enough.

@alicegauteng2358

2y↑27

Mabbbrr. Rest in power Queen! ❤

@raymondbyarugaba7093

51w↑2

sounds a classic of the 80s, soul music...great music. and rip legend

@sarahvanwyk1177

2y↑9

Still 2020 listen to her music

@RejoicePetrus

1y↑2

My king played this song every time we went to town ❤❤❤

@Kirsten_.2x

18w

Who is still listening to this beautiful song in 2023🤷If your not idk what your doing with your life but this is the banger frrr!!!❤🎉

@aphiwemoko3046

46w↑2

😢😢😢 The hardships im going through at 27 ,the song makes me look back at me when i was 10 dancing to my Moms Jukebox HiFi .eish I'm so shaken but im happy with these songs that touched my heart since childhood. Brenda ,no one can be compared to you

@KarynWhiteOfficial

15w↑2

Love her! ❤🎵👑🇿🇦

@bongacr7229

2y↑3

16 September 2022.... I’m still here📍❤️

@gayronesedavids1130

2y↑25

GREW UP TO THESE SONGS
31YEARS LATER AND I AM STILL GROOVING TO THESE SONGS👌🏽👌🏽

@presidentsibongiseni8381

25w↑1

This song deserves more views and likes. 😢❤❤❤

@kevinpillay2046

1y↑7

Oh man that bass line!! 😎

@refiloemotloung812

2y↑23

I swear Mabrr influenced me to be my authentic self. Grew up listening to her greatest hits and still today I'm jamming to them. Her presence, energy, style and her love for everyone made a huge impact for people all over SA. May her soul forever rest in power and we'll forever love you Miss Fassie.❤💋

@ernahmashego1403

15w

She will always be our sweet lovely best talented artist this country has ever produced. We miss you mabrrrrrr so much. More than you know

@sibusisombatha1846

25w↑3

A timeless classic

@tumeloethusang

19w↑1

Another lonely night, am on my own again

@minenhleshabangu6429

2y↑3

I loved this song when I was 5 years old and I want to be like her when I grow up

@manfredmash8504

2y↑14

who's here in 2023?

@karabondaba2373

Manfred? You in 2023 ma boi?

@Bear-of1on

34w↑3

Brenda had a clear understanding of what R and B and soul is in this song. She sounds so soulful....and the Dudes are great musicians too ❤

@victormasambuka8366

10w

Brenda the girl with a golden there's no voice today that can much thist😊

@Bibbybass

13w

2024 and I still love Brenda Fassie from Nigeria

@FelixFanina-to6mj

51w↑1

Great Memories in Zambia we got this music from Radio metro

@rushdiishmail9686

Great song.👌🏾

@thandimangwakwane1906

46w↑1

Weekend special song is special song Brenda fassie is the legend forever

@Keto-T

2y↑10

What a performer

@do3807

35w↑1

All South Africans have to at least know the chorus 👌🏿😂

@siyabongankosi9956

1y↑2

This is her signature song

@tumi-annemonama4946

Vulindlela enters the chat...😂😂😂

Brenda's songs were top tier

@happymfene460

25w↑1

The best lyrics, outfit dance 💃. We love you sis B ❤ rip

@nunbendixon3949

1y↑2

Sounds as good today as it did as a kid in the 80s

@kwesigajamada1266

2y↑4

Good morning my friends thanks

@mulacrazybeats2587

2y↑7

I love this music. I feel right now

@siphosethujim

50w

This song reminds m of my late grandmother who past away 2007...may her soul continue t rest ...was hoping u b here n watch m grow..yr grandson is old now

@amielajoe2002

2y↑5

My dad s all time favorite❤❤❤c continue resting Queen❤

@jacquelinepilane5254

2y↑10

Masterpiece

@davidh.mdawene9627

2y↑8

Classic 😥😥😥😥

@princetshuma1446

24w↑1

This jam is way too older than me😂, but it's giving the good vibe always...

@mihlalirennie9485

2y↑12

guys can you please upload the other music video versions😭😭

@docmukwevho9851

14w

This song was international, he used to fill big international stadium by this song. The late Mabreee❤❤

@mtamiramumbi7940

2y↑5

Still listening 2022

@mutshutshumatange106

10w

No one can fill this space

@paulsejabaledi3972

2y↑7

The legend Brenda fassie ❤💥💚

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