Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
Elton John Lyrics
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Ma tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock
Want to get a belly full of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Oh, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright, ooh
Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I can sink a little drink and shout out she's with me
A couple of the sounds that I really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm the juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass, oh
Don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright, ooh
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
'Cause Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright alright alright, ooh
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday
Saturday night's alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday
Saturday night's alright
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday
Saturday night's alright, ooh
Elton John’s classic rock song “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” is a lively and rhythmic homage to youthful rebellion and the desire for freedom. The song is about a group of friends who are eager to party and have a good time on a Saturday night. The lyrics contain numerous references to alcohol, violence, and rebellion, and the song’s high-energy rhythm and lively guitar riffs capture the excitement of the Saturday night scene.
The song’s opening lines introduce us to the singer, who is waiting for his mates to arrive so they can start partying. His father and mother are drunk and not paying attention to him, and his sister is dressed up and ready to have fun. The singer is itching for a fight and is looking for a dolly who will see him right. He is drawn to the sound of switchblades and motorbikes and sees himself as the juvenile product of the working class.
The lyrics that follow depict a wild and unforgettable Saturday night out, with plenty of alcohol and action. The singer and his friends are determined to let loose and forget about every problem they face. They are looking for a good fight and are ready to get oiled like a diesel train as they set the dance floor alight. The chorus urges everyone to forget about discipline and rules and embrace the freedom of Saturday night.
Overall, “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” is a powerful anthem that celebrates youth, rebellion, and freedom. It captures the spirit of a generation that grew up in the shadow of the counterculture movement and its desire to break free from the constraints of society.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late have you seen my mates
It's getting late and I'm wondering where my friends are
Ma tell me when the boys get here
Mother, let me know when my friends arrive
It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock
It's 7 PM and I want to party
Want to get a belly full of beer
I want to drink a lot of beer tonight
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
My father is extremely drunk
And my old lady she don't care
My mother isn't worried about my father's drunkenness
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
My sister looks attractive in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
She has some grease in her hair
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
Don't bother us or cause trouble tonight
We had it with your discipline
We've had enough of your strictness
Oh, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Saturday night is a good time to get into a fight
Get a little action in
Get a little excitement / physical activity tonight
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Get very drunk
Gonna set this dance alight
I'm going to make this dance party really fun
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night is the night I enjoy the most
Saturday night's alright alright alright, ooh
Saturday night is very good
Well they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
The place is crowded tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I'm looking for a girl who will be interested in me
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I may need to use a little force to get what I want
I can sink a little drink and shout out she's with me
I can drink a little and tell everyone that she's with me
A couple of the sounds that I really like
I really like the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
Switchblade and motorbike sounds are appealing to me
I'm the juvenile product of the working-class
I'm a young person from a working-class background
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass, oh
My best friend is an alcoholic
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday is repeated
Saturday night's alright
Saturday night is good
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elton John, Bernard Taupin
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Nathan Koah
This song was released almost 50 years ago and still sounds as fresh as new. Great music never dies.
TheWilloBee10
I mean your maths is 10 years off but couldn't agree more, fantastic song!!
Nathan Koah
@TheWilloBee10 It was released in 1973
TheWilloBee10
@Nathan Koah wait was it??? God damn, I thought it was early eighties late seventies, sorry mate
themurph2000
Best version is with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
anthony duvall
deffo mate
Kristopher Adams
This is probably my favorite version of this song. The way it’s sang mixed with the live instruments matches the energy of the song well. Not to mention Elton looks great in what he’s wearing!
Valdenira Santos
Yes!
GAMING LEGEND
Same
ckjones
See the '84 version at wembley, nothing tops that one.