Initially based in Canvey Island, Essex, on the Thames estuary, Dr. Feelgood broke into the London circuit in 1974. Brilleaux's menacing personality complemented Johnson's propulsive, jerky stage manner, while the guitarist's staccato style dominated the group's idiosyncratic brand of angular rhythm and blues.
Their debut album, Down By The Jetty, was released in 1974, but despite critical approbation, it was not until the following year that the quartet secured due commercial success with Stupidity. Recorded live in concert, this raw, compulsive set topped the UK charts and the group's status seemed assured. However, internal friction led to Johnson's departure during sessions for a projected fourth album and although his replacement, John 'Gypie' Mayo, was an accomplished guitarist, he lacked the striking visual image of his predecessor. Dr. Feelgood then embarked on a more mainstream direction which was only intermittently successful. 'Milk And Alcohol' (1978) gave them their sole UK Top 10 hit. After the punk explosion their raw, jerky sound and clean-cut image provided inspiration to the post-punk generation (John Lydon being a big fan).
Mayo left the band in 1981. Despite this, and various subsequent line-up changes, Dr. Feelgood continued touring and recording, although the band then suffered an almost career-finishing blow, when their frontman, Brilleaux, died of cancer on 7 April 1994. But, as Brilleaux had insisted prior to his demise, Dr. Feelgood reunited, initially with vocalist Pete Gage, and recommenced touring in 1996. Gage was replaced by Robert Kane who, celebrated his 1000th gig as the frontman of Dr. Feelgood in April 2007.
Following Brilleaux's death in 1994, a special concert known as the Lee Brilleaux Birthday Memorial was held on Canvey Island, where former and current Feelgoods celebrated the music of Dr. Feelgood, and raised money for The Fair Havens Hospice in Westcliff-on-Sea. Fans attended from all over the globe, and the 20th and final event was held on 9 May 2014.
One Weekend
Dr. Feelgood Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You don't have to say you're gonna love me
Until the end (just one more weekend now)
We can take a strumming and after
We can still be friends (just one more weekend now)
I've had my share of women
You made me promise by the clouds above
All I want now is one weekend of your love
My friends don't think it
But you look alright to me
(Just one more weekend love)
You're sure not a child
But you're the right side of seventeen
(Just one more weekend love)
But soon you'll be gone
And the light has started getting low
Me what would give for one weekend
Of your love
Oh I could make you happy
And you could do the same for me
(Just one more weekend love)
I'll feel so fine
Just delightin' in your company
(Just one more weekend love)
You know I can't speak
Just a-tell me what you're thinking of
The song "One Weekend" by Dr. Feelgood talks about a short-lived romance between the singer and his lover. The singer tells his lover that he doesn't need her to promise him eternal love, instead, he just wants one more weekend with her. He claims that they can take it slow and still remain friends after the weekend. He admits that he has had his fair share of women, but what he wants now is one more weekend of her love. The singer's friends don't approve of their relationship but to him, she looks just alright. As the weekend approaches the singer fears the short-lived romance will come to an end as the light starts to go down but he is willing to give anything for one more weekend of her love. He ends the song by telling her that he could make her happy, and she could do the same for him. In summary, "One Weekend" is a song about the fleeting and intense nature of romance that leaves both parties wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
Styrofoam
This line does not hold any meaning and is most likely used as an attention grabber or a method to set the mood for the song.
You don't have to say you're gonna love me until the end (just one more weekend now)
You do not need to promise everlasting love or commitment to me; I am only interested in spending one more weekend with you.
We can take a strumming and after, we can still be friends (just one more weekend now)
If things between us do not go smoothly, it's okay - we can still maintain a friendship after this weekend. I am only asking for one more time together.
I've had my share of women, you made me promise by the clouds above, all I want now is one weekend of your love
I have been with many women in the past and I made a promise to you. However, all I am asking for now is one more weekend spent with you, filled with love and affection.
My friends don't think it but you look alright to me (just one more weekend love)
My friends may not approve of you, but I find you attractive and desirable. I am asking for one last weekend of love with you, even if it does not align with their opinions.
You're sure not a child but you're the right side of seventeen (just one more weekend love)
You are no longer a child but not yet a full-fledged adult. However, you are appealing to me and I want to spend one more weekend filled with love and companionship with you.
But soon you'll be gone and the light has started getting low, me what would give for one weekend of your love
You will soon be moving away or the time we have left is limited. I am asking for one more weekend spent with you because I yearn for your love and attention.
Oh, I could make you happy and you could do the same for me (just one more weekend love)
I am confident in my abilities to make you happy and fulfill your desires. In the same way, you have the capability to bring joy and happiness into my life; this is why I am asking for one more weekend of love with you.
I'll feel so fine just delightin' in your company (just one more weekend love)
I would feel so content and happy just to be in your presence and enjoy your company; this is why I want to spend one more weekend with you, filled with love.
You know I can't speak, just a-tell me what you're thinking of
I find it difficult to express my emotions through words, but I want to know what you are thinking about this proposal. Please share your thoughts with me.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.