saturday night
GORME Eydie Lyrics

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Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
'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

But 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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week)" by Gormé Eydie is a ballad about the emotional journey of a person who feels lonely on a Saturday night. The lyrics describe how the singer misses dancing with their sweetie and how the memories of those happy moments make them feel even lonelier. The song also outlines how Sunday night is usually a happy time as their friends come to visit, and the weekdays pass quickly before another Saturday night rolls around. The main theme of the song is the loneliness felt by the singer and how they yearn for the embrace of their loved one to ease their pain.

The lyrics of this song reveal a yearning for human connection and companionship, and the melody reflects the melancholic mood. The use of repetition in the lyrics "Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week," emphasizes the loneliness felt by the singer. The final lines of the song, "Until I hear you at the door/Until you're in my arms once more," create a hopeful note that suggests the singer will not always feel so lonely. The song is a perfect example of a classic pop ballad and has been covered by many artists over the years.

Line by Line Meaning

Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
Out of all the nights in the week, Saturday night stands lonely because that is the night when my significant other and I used to dance cheek to cheek, but now I'm on my own.

'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I used to dance cheek to cheek
Saturday night used to be special because I would be with my loved one dancing romantically, but now it's only a reminder of what I lost.

I don't mind Sunday night at all
Sunday night is not a problem because it's when my friends come over to keep me company.

'Cause that's the night friends come to call
Sunday is the day when friends visit me and bring a light to my solitude.

And Monday to Friday go fast
The days of the workweek fly by with a frenzied pace and it can be stressful and overwhelming.

And another week is past
Suddenly, another week has gone by, and I'm still on my own every Saturday night without my sweetie.

I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
On Saturday nights, I sing the same old song that reminds me of the memories I usually seek because they keep me connected to my lost love.

Until I hear you at the door
I eagerly anticipate the sound of the door opening, hoping it will be my sweetie returning to me.

Until you're in my arms once more
I yearn for my sweetie to be with me again and to feel the warmth of their hug once more.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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