The video features all of the band, but particularly frontman Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz. Pete is killing the other band members and their friends, leaving a Queen of Hearts playing card with each of the bodies. Patrick is a detective tracking the "killer". During the bridge of the song, Patrick and Pete are seen in the same position, sitting on a bed with a wall of pictures of Pete's victims in the background, suggesting that Patrick and Pete may be the same person. In the end, Pete kills Patrick, but because Pete and Patrick turn out to be the same person, Pete dies as well.
The video is intertwined with clips of the band playing a show. In the Believers Never Die DVD commentary, the band members said that the moshing and slam dancing were to Hatebreed, not actually Fall Out Boy.
The members of the band have stated that this song is one of their favorites, and typically finish every live show with it; during most live performances Pete Wentz hands his bass to a support musician during the breakdown to perform the screaming parts in the final chorus. It is regarded as a fan favorite at concerts. "Saturday" was included as the third track on the band's Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits album.
Saturday
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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And I'm going nowhere fast
It could be worse
I could be taking you there with me
I'm good to go
But it looks like I'm still on my own
I'm good to go for something golden
And I'm coasting on potential towards a wall
At a 100 miles an hour
When I say
Two more weeks
My foot is in the door, yeah
I can't sleep
In the wake of Saturday (Saturday)
Saturday
When these open doors were open-ended
Saturday
When these open doors were open-ended
Pete and I attacked the Lost Astoria
With promise and precision and a mess of youthful innocence
And I read about the afterlife
But I never really lived more than an hour (more than an hour)
When I say
Two more weeks
My foot is in the door, yeah
I can't sleep
In the wake of Saturday (Saturday)
Saturday
When these open doors were open-ended
Saturday
When these open doors were open-ended
And I read about the afterlife
But I never really lived
And I read about the afterlife
But I never really lived
Two more weeks
My foot is in the door
Me and Pete
In the wake of Saturday
Saturday
When these open doors were open-ended
Saturday
When these open doors were open-ended
Saturday
Saturday
The lyrics to Fall Out Boy's song Saturday describe the feeling of being ready for change and progress, but also feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. The line "I'm good to go, but it looks like I'm still on my own" captures this bittersweet sentiment perfectly. The singer has the potential for "something golden" but feels like they are "coasting on potential towards a wall at a 100 miles an hour."
The second verse adds more detail to the story, introducing the character of Pete (presumably Pete Wentz, the band's bassist and primary lyricist). The two of them are trying to make something happen, attacking "the Lost Astoria with promise and precision and a mess of youthful innocence." Despite their efforts, however, the singer still feels stuck and unsatisfied, only able to read about the afterlife rather than truly experiencing it.
The repetition of "Saturday" throughout the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's situation. These "open doors" that were once full of possibility now feel "open-ended," as if they're leading nowhere. Overall, the lyrics to Saturday are a relatable portrayal of the frustration and uncertainty that comes with trying to make progress in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm good to go
I'm ready to take action
And I'm going nowhere fast
But my efforts are failing to produce any results
It could be worse
I have reasons to be grateful for what I have
I could be taking you there with me
Things could have been worse if I dragged someone else in my failure
I'm good to go
I'm still hopeful enough to take on a new challenge
But it looks like I'm still on my own
But I'm doing it by myself, without anyone else's help
I'm good to go for something golden
I'm ready to pursue something great and valuable
Though the motions I've been going through have failed
Even if my previous efforts have been futile
And I'm coasting on potential towards a wall
I'm using my talents and abilities, but facing a seemingly insurmountable obstacle
At a 100 miles an hour
I'm charging ahead at full speed
When I say two more weeks
When I give myself a deadline of two weeks
My foot is in the door, yeah
I've made some progress and I have an opportunity
I can't sleep
I'm too excited and anxious to rest
In the wake of Saturday (Saturday)
After a wild and unforgettable night, full of possibilities
When these open doors were open-ended
When the possibilities seemed endless and full of promise
Pete and I attacked the Lost Astoria
My friend and I tackled a challenge with vigor
With promise and precision and a mess of youthful innocence
With confidence and accuracy, despite our inexperience
And I read about the afterlife
I've learned about the unknown and the uncertain end of life
But I never really lived more than an hour (more than an hour)
But I have yet to truly experience life and make it count
And I read about the afterlife
I know there's something beyond this life
But I never really lived
But I haven't truly lived yet
Me and Pete
Myself and my friend
When these open doors were open-ended
When we both shared a sense of boundless possibilities
Saturday
A symbol of endless possibilities and unforgettable moments
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Wentz, Patrick Stump, Joseph Trohman, Andrew Hurley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fueledbyramen
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Fall Out Boy's debut album Take This To Your Grave on Fueled By Ramen! Check out the videos for Grand Theft Autumn, Saturday and Dead On Arrival as we celebrate this incredible album.
@mariafe7050
NO ONE CELEBRATED!? BLASPHEMY!
@fabtasy
@@mariafe7050 truly
@yeongmukhwang2455
celebrate! Uh...Is it time to celebrate 20 years?
@mantistoboggan6540
@@yeongmukhwang2455I’m choosing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 10th anniversary of the release of Fall Out Boy’s debut album Take This To Your Grave on Fueled By Ramen!
@shimoarikiku7791
@@yeongmukhwang2455 20 YEARS WOOOOOOO! LETS KEEP THIS CELEBRATION GOING
@mikeycholette4269
2005 Pete is a little guy with a lot of bottled up anger.
Also, @ fall out boy make us an album where it's just pete screaming every song from Folie with no instruments just rage
@holliedaniel7267
I would like to hear that
@GeniTLK
+Claire Cholette this is actually 2003 Pete but,
@robo567
I'VE GOT TROUBLED THOOOOOUGHTS AND THE SELF ESTEEM TO MAAAAATCH
WHAT A CAAAAAAAATCH
WHAT A CAAAAAAAAAAAAAATCH
Holy crap that would be hilarious!