Saturday Night
Frank Sinatra featuring Harry James & His Orchestra Lyrics
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'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I
Used to dance cheek to cheek
I don't mind Sunday night at all
'Cause that's the night friends come to call
And Monday to Friday go fast
And another week is past
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
The lyrics of "Saturday Night" by Frank Sinatra/Harry James & His Orchestra highlight the loneliness felt on a Saturday night. This is because it used to be the night that the singer and their "sweetie" used to dance cheek to cheek. The memories of this past tradition seem to linger and create a longing for the singer. However, they seem to find solace in other days of the week, such as Sunday night when friends come over, and Monday to Friday because those days go by quickly, leading to the end of another week. The singer finds pleasure in the memories they have of dancing with their loved one, and they long to experience that feeling again.
The song evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for past memories. The lyrics make it clear that the singer is alone and the only comfort they find is in singing songs that remind them of their past. The use of the phrase "loneliest night" evokes a sense of sadness, which is compounded by the fact that the singer is singing to themselves. The song reflects on the power of memory and how it can evoke strong emotions long after the events themselves have passed. In summary, the song is about loneliness, the power of memory and the longing for past experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
Out of all the nights in the week, Saturday night is the one that makes me feel the most lonely, as it reminds me of dancing with my sweetheart.
'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I Used to dance cheek to cheek
During our time together, my sweetheart and I used to spend Saturday nights dancing together intimately.
I don't mind Sunday night at all Because that's the night friends come to call
Sunday night brings me joy and comfort as my friends come to visit me, making me feel less alone.
And Monday to Friday go fast And another week is past
The weekdays fly by quickly and another week passes, leaving me feeling both relieved and sad that time is moving so quickly.
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
I sing a song that reminds me of the past memories I often long for and miss.
Until I hear you at the door Until you're in my arms once more
My loneliness disappears once I hear you at the door, and I am filled with happiness once you are in my arms again, as my sweetie.
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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