Closed For The Weekend
Citizen King Lyrics
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Make a robin hood living eight days out
Of the week at the fat lace pace I race the
Ease back disorderly conduct in a
Catatonic state of relax in the brass
Knuckle turnbuckle I drink the daydream
Up all night on a cloud getting even louder
Than before what about it what can you
I drink and drink before I speak
Developments arrested by speech and no
Action noise complaints from the
Neighbors next door might as well lay off
The bell cause I won't turn it down closed
For the weekend Saturday and Sunday too
A two-day wait with a one-room view on
The freeze for a stunt turn on the green
When Monday comes
The lyrics to Citizen King's song Closed For The Weekend seem to describe someone who lives life on the edge, taking risks and not adhering to societal norms. The opening line, "Where I come from stealing's like giving," suggests that the person comes from a place where breaking the law is seen as a way of life and survival. The following lines describe a fast-paced lifestyle, with the phrase "eight days out of the week" indicating that the person is constantly working and hustling.
Despite the chaos and disorder of their life, the person seems to find a sense of relaxation and calm in their routine. They "drink the daydream" and find solace "in the brass knuckle turnbuckle." However, their behavior does not go unnoticed, as they receive "noise complaints from the neighbors next door."
The chorus of the song, "Closed for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday too, a two-day wait with a one-room view," seems to suggest that the person is forced to take a break from their hectic lifestyle over the weekend. However, they are not content with the downtime, as indicated by the line "speak before I drink and drink before I speak." The person seems to feel that their voice and actions are being stifled by the forced break, and they are eager to get back to their routine when Monday comes.
Overall, the lyrics seem to explore the tension between the desire to live a free and adventurous life, and the need to adhere to societal norms and rules. The person described in the song finds temporary freedom in their reckless lifestyle, but also faces consequences and restrictions due to their behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I come from stealing's like giving
In my hometown, stealing is viewed as a way of giving back to the community.
Make a robin hood living eight days out
I make a living like Robin Hood, stealing from the rich and using it to help the poor, even when there are technically only seven days in a week.
Of the week at the fat lace pace I race the
I work hard all week, hustling and moving fast to keep up with the pace of life.
Ease back disorderly conduct in a
I try to relax and take it easy, even when I feel like being wild and disruptive.
Catatonic state of relax in the brass
I enter into a relaxed state where I feel almost paralyzed, lying in bed or lounging around.
Knuckle turnbuckle I drink the daydream
I eagerly embrace my daydreams, escaping into them as I drink and party.
Up all night on a cloud getting even louder
I stay up all night, high on life and probably other substances, getting louder with each passing moment.
Than before what about it what can you
I continue to push the boundaries, asking anyone who questions me what they can do about it.
Do closed for the weekend speak before
I'm closed for business over the weekend, but feel free to speak to me before I start drinking and partying again next week.
I drink and drink before I speak
I often drink to excess before I even begin to speak or engage with others.
Developments arrested by speech and no
I talk a lot about doing things, but rarely follow through with actual actions to make them happen.
Action noise complaints from the
My neighbors often complain about the noise coming from my place, but I ignore them, preferring to party on.
Neighbors next door might as well lay off
The neighbors might as well give up on trying to get me to quiet down, because I won't be changing my ways anytime soon.
The bell cause I won't turn it down closed
Don't bother ringing the bell or knocking, because I won't turn down the music and I'm closed for the weekend anyway.
For the weekend Saturday and Sunday too
I'm off duty for the entire weekend, so don't expect me to be doing anything productive or worthwhile.
A two-day wait with a one-room view on
I'm spending my weekend holed up in my one-room apartment, waiting for the party to start again on Monday.
The freeze for a stunt turn on the green
I'm taking it easy and relaxing over the weekend, preparing myself for a big move or daring feat when Monday arrives.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JOHN SIMS
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