The band's most famous songs have been renditions of the folk music classics "The Log Driver's Waltz" and "Drunken Sailor", as well as a cover of the Arrogant Worms' "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate". This song has become so popular that many fans believe, wrongly, that is of their own creation.
Maria's Last Words
Captain Tractor Lyrics
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Wednesday's eternal, Thursday is worse
Come Friday night I'm out on the town
Out with Maria to drink a few down
I drink one, two, three, for all that I'm worth
I drink like tonight is the last night on earth
I wake up the next day, pain in my head
She said: "I can't stand this bullshit any more no, no, no
Every friday night, you pass out on my floor."
She said: "Jesus Christ, I deserve more from this life.
You got one more chance then I'm walking out your door."
Some things don't change, some stay the same
Monday to Friday is a hell of a game
Come friday night, well, who can resist
A night on the town, a night on the piss
I drink one, two, three, for all that I'm worth
I drink like tonight is the last night on earth
Maria's at home, yeah, but I'm still a man
If I get home late, I know she'll understand
She said: "I can't stand this bullshit any more no, no, no
Every friday night, you pass out on my floor."
She said: "Jesus Christ, I deserve more from this life.
You had your chance now I'm walking out the door
I can't stand this anymore."
Monday's a bastard, Tuesday's a curse
Wednesday's eternal, Thursday is worse
Come friday night just going home
Fed up with people so I drink alone
I drink one, two, three, something has changed
Something's missing and I know her name
I wake up the next day alone in my bed
Maria's last words ring in my head:
"I can't stand this bullshit any more no, no, no
Every Friday night, you pass out on my floor."
She said: "Jesus Christ, I deserve more from this life.
I loved you once, I don't love you anymore."
"I can't stand this bullshit any more no, no, no
Every friday night, you pass out on my floor."
She said: "Jesus Christ, I deserve more from this life.
I loved you once I don't love you anymore
And your drunken friends are driving me up the wall
And I'm not afraid to leave you anymore"
Captain Tractor's song "Maria's Last Words" tells the story of a man who loves to drink and party every Friday night with his girlfriend Maria. He drinks a lot and wakes up the next day feeling horrible, but Maria always forgives him. However, one day she reaches her limit and tells him that she can't stand his drinking and passing out on her floor every week. She gives him one more chance, but he continues to drink and party. Eventually, Maria leaves him, and he is left alone with his hangover and the memory of her last words.
The lyrics describe the cyclical nature of drinking and partying every week, with the days of the week becoming symbols of the monotony and routine of this lifestyle. The man is unable to break out of this routine, even when faced with losing his girlfriend. The repetition of Maria's last words in the final verse emphasizes the regret and sadness he feels at losing her.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday's a bastard, Tuesday's a curse
Monday and Tuesday are bad days that he wishes to get over with.
Wednesday's eternal, Thursday is worse
Wednesday seems to drag on and Thursday is even worse than the previous days.
Come Friday night I'm out on the town
He goes out on Friday nights to hang out with his friends.
Out with Maria to drink a few down
Maria is also there with him to drink and have a good time.
I drink one, two, three, for all that I'm worth
He drinks a lot and tries to make the most of it.
I drink like tonight is the last night on earth
He drinks as if there is no tomorrow.
I wake up the next day, pain in my head
He wakes up with a hangover.
I look at Maria and here's what she said
Maria tells him something important.
"I can't stand this bullshit any more no, no, no
Maria is tired of dealing with his drinking and behavior.
Every friday night, you pass out on my floor."
She is upset that he always gets too drunk and passes out at her house.
She said: "Jesus Christ, I deserve more from this life.
Maria wants more from their relationship and her life.
You got one more chance then I'm walking out your door."
She warns him that he needs to change or she will leave him.
Monday to Friday is a hell of a game
The weekdays are difficult for him.
Come friday night, well, who can resist
He cannot resist going out with his friends on Friday nights.
I drink one, two, three, for all that I'm worth
He continues to drink heavily on Friday nights.
Maria's at home, yeah, but I'm still a man
He still wants to have fun with his friends even when Maria is not there.
If I get home late, I know she'll understand
He thinks that Maria will be okay with him coming home late.
"Jesus Christ, I deserve more from this life.
Maria repeats what she said before about wanting more from life.
You had your chance now I'm walking out the door
Maria has had enough and is leaving him.
Monday's a bastard, Tuesday's a curse
The weekdays still suck for him, even without Maria.
Come friday night just going home
He decides to go home instead of going out with his friends on Friday nights.
Fed up with people so I drink alone
He is tired of being with people and drinks alone.
I drink one, two, three, something has changed
He realizes that something is different.
Something's missing and I know her name
He knows that Maria is missing and he misses her.
I wake up the next day alone in my bed
He wakes up alone and realizes that Maria has left him.
Maria's last words ring in my head:
He remembers what Maria said to him before she left him.
"I can't stand this bullshit any more no, no, no
Maria has reached her limit and cannot take it anymore.
I loved you once, I don't love you anymore."
Maria no longer loves him because of his actions and behavior.
"And your drunken friends are driving me up the wall
Maria was also tired of his friends and their behavior.
And I'm not afraid to leave you anymore"
Maria has decided to leave him and she is not afraid to do so.
Contributed by Carson F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.