After releasing two singles ("It's On" and "Phobia") on Heavenly Records, Flowered Up signed to London Records and recorded their first (and only) album A Life With Brian (1991). The band were unusual in that, musically, they resembled Madchester bands such as the Happy Mondays but, whereas almost all of those bands came from Manchester or the environs, Flowered Up came from London.
A Life With Brian contained many of their popular live songs as well as new versions of the previously released singles. However, the album was said by many not to live up to the promise of their live performances. Not long afterwards, Flowered Up released what some believe to be their creative high point: the 13-minute single "Weekender", again on Heavenly. 'Weekender' which was released with an expensive video directed by W.I.Z. which told the story of a particularly debauched night out, was thought by many to sum up the whole 'clubbing' and ecstasy culture that had grown up in the UK in after Acid House.
The debauchery hinted at in their music was not merely a pose, and after much publicised drug problems with some members of the band, and some more generally unproductive (and unreleased) studio work, the band split up.
A Life With Brian has since been rereleased by London as The Best of Flowered Up and now includes the 12 inch version of "Weekender".
Weekender
Flowered Up Lyrics
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Weekender
You go to work, Friday is payday
Weekender
Give it up, give your wife up
Weekender
Weekender, weekender
Weekender, weekender
Go out have a good, good, good, good time
What you say weekender, we can work it out
Well work it all out
Dont you hate, hate what you are
Iโฒll give it up, I'll give it to you, you
Come on weekender, well go out
Weโฒll have a good, the best times
Weekender, weekender
Go out, have a good time
Weekender, weekender
Go out have a good, good, good, good time
Right weekender, how about we work it out
Weekender we could have such a good time
Show you, help you, a better way, a better day
A better way
A better life weekender
Right, weekender were going out
You wash, blow dry your hair
New shoes, new suit
Oh, I say you look so super
Weekender you're looking good
Weekender, weekender
Go out, have a good time
Weekender, weekender
Go out have a good, good, good, good time
Don't you hate, donโฒt you hate what you are
Weekender
Donโฒt you hate what you are I ask, I ask you
Weekender
Look around, don't you feel a clown
Weekender, fuck off
Fuck off and die Iโฒm hating you
I hate you goodbye
I'm slipping, weekender, weekender
Slipping down down
Weekender, weekender
Go out have a good time the best time
Go away away away away sit back
Let it flow
Just like a little (Have a good time)
Have a good time, have a good good time
No work just party, party!
You got a new skirt, you got a new suit
Saved your life for a two day flirt boy
You pay the price โฒcause Monday sure does hurt
Tell at work your weekend tale
Still need the pleasure of a daily sale
Mondays back what can you do?
Weekender, weekender
Go out, have a good time
Weekender, weekender
Go out have a good, good, good, good time
Been away, been away
You've seen a lot wow, wow
Weekender whatever you do, just make sure what
Ya doing makes you happy
Iโฒll tell you what you can do with your high teeth and your job
You can take that mail and that franking machine and all that other
Rubbish I have to go about with and
You can stuff them right up your arse
The Flowered Up's song "Weekender" is a commentary on the modern obsession with the hedonistic lifestyle of weekend partying. The song talks about the common life of a white-collar worker who spends all week working hard and eagerly awaits the weekend when they can let it all go and party. The song talks about the excitement that builds all week waiting for the weekend, and then the rush to take full advantage of it when it finally arrives. The lyrics encourage people to embrace the weekend lifestyle, to let go and have a good time.
As the song progresses, it takes on a more critical tone. The lyrics talk about the loss of self-respect and worth when people give up their professional and personal lives for the weekend. They also urge people to think about the consequences of living this way, as the return to the workweek can be painful when the weekend is over. The song ends with a message of personal empowerment, encouraging listeners to live life on their own terms, but also to consider the effects of their actions on their own lives.
In summary, "Weekender" is a critique of the traditional workweek and the weekend culture that has emerged around it. While it is an anthem for the joys of weekend partying, the song ultimately challenges listeners to find a balance between their personal and professional lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you everyday, you walk the same way
I observe you every day and notice that you take the same route
Weekender
The weekend has arrived
You go to work, Friday is payday
You attend job and are paid on Fridays
Weekender
The weekend has arrived
Give it up, give your wife up
Abandon your spouse
Weekender
The weekend has arrived
Weekender, weekender
The weekend has arrived
Go out, have a good time
Attend social events and have enjoyment
Weekender, weekender
The weekend has arrived
Go out have a good, good, good, good time
Have an incredibly excellent time going out
What you say weekender, we can work it out
Weekender, maybe our difficulties can be resolved
Well work it all out
We will figure everything out
Dont you hate, hate what you are
Do not you loathe your present circumstances
I'll give it up, I'll give it to you, you
I will give you what you want
Come on weekender, well go out
Let's go out, dear weekend
We'll have a good, the best times
We will enjoy ourselves to the fullest
Right weekender, how about we work it out
Dearest weekend, let us resolve this
Weekender we could have such a good time
Dearest weekend, we could have a tremendous time
Show you, help you, a better way, a better day
Present and guide you towards a better path and day
A better way
A superior path
A better life weekender
Weekender, a better life awaits you
Right, weekender were going out
Agreed, weekend, we're going out
You wash, blow dry your hair
You will wash and blow-dry your hair
New shoes, new suit
You have new shoes and a suit
Oh, I say you look so super
You look fantastic, I must say!
Weekender you're looking good
Weekender, you look great!
Don't you hate, don't you hate what you are
Do not you detest your current circumstances?
Weekender
The weekend has arrived
Don't you hate what you are I ask, I ask you
I ask you again, do you detest your current existence?
Weekender
The weekend has arrived
Look around, don't you feel a clown
Take a look, don't you feel foolish
Weekender, fuck off
Weekender, go away and leave me alone
Fuck off and die I'm hating you
Leave me alone or I'll dislike you more
I hate you goodbye
My dislike for you results in farewell
I'm slipping, weekender, weekender
I am losing my grip, weekend, weekend
Slipping down down
Falling rapidly
Go out have a good time the best time
Attend social events and have the time of your life
Go away away away away sit back
Please leave me alone and take a seat
Let it flow
Calmy carry on
Just like a little (Have a good time)
Just like some
Have a good time, have a good good time
Have a great time, have a great great time
No work just party, party!
No labor, just festivities, festivities!
You got a new skirt, you got a new suit
You obtained a new skirt and suit
Saved your life for a two day flirt boy
Reserved your existence for a two-day scam, boy
You pay the price โฒcause Monday sure does hurt
You must pay for it because Monday is hard
Tell at work your weekend tale
Narrate your weekend events at work
Still need the pleasure of a daily sale
Still yearn for the thrill of a regular transaction
Mondays back what can you do?
Monday is here again, what choice do we have?
Been away, been away
Away for an extended period
You've seen a lot wow, wow
You have seen a lot, wow, wow
Weekender whatever you do, just make sure what
Weekender, whatever you do, ensure
Ya doing makes you happy
Your behavior brings you joy
I'll tell you what you can do with your high teeth and your job
I'll tell you what you can do with your fancy teeth and employment
You can take that mail and that franking machine and all that other
You can take your post and franking machine, among other things,
Rubbish I have to go about with and
Destroyed items that I must deal with and
You can stuff them right up your arse
Insert them into your rectum
Contributed by Aria G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr johnson
Still sends shivers up my spine this one, epitomises what we were all getting up to, superb underrated band, this is a tune of a generation for me, had it large, danced my arse off, thanks for the good times flowered up, went to see you in Wendover but you cancelled..class act. X
Rob Quayle
This is absolute quality. Best single ever released. If youโre still listening in 2023 letโs get this back in the charts ๐
Nicholas Valentine
A classic.
Steve Northwick
+ 1 ๐
Danny Rampling
Powerful meaningful production that depicts the spirit of Acid House Flowered up were a great band. RIP Liam and Joe x
Adam Cole
And now RIP Lee. ๐ค
Kevin Marr
The best song/single and the epitome off an old school weekend!!!
I am 47. This was a massive part off my life. NOSTALGIA โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Ian Eberlein
Greatest music video ever releasedโฆthe 90s what a time to be alive
zeitgeist909
I remember watching hours of MTV with my video recorder ready to go waiting for this to play so I could tape it. Finally got a good copy after a few weeks of waiting!! Talk about a feeling of satisfaction! Good old days, when music like this wasn't just on tap - and because of that, it seemed a bit more special. Don't get me wrong, I love having 150gig of music at my fingertips, but there was something different back then when MTV was actually about music.
Joe The Cook
I have shown many people this video on my travels around Europe, everyone who has seen has agreed itโs brilliant and prob the best capturing of a hedonistic weekend session ever filmed. RIP to Liam, a working class lad who dreamt big but ultimately came up short. However, you left us this video mate, a legacy so worthwhile your name will forever be associated with greatness #weekender