Friday Night Chant
George and the Good Vibes Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

love the sound of a jukebox playing,
So I sit here while she's staying home
Watching Dallas on T.V.
I love the taste of whiskey straight,
But the strongest thing she ever takes
Is a sip from a small glass of chablis.

Though birds of a different feather,

Our love keeps us together,
And she knows what's wrong with me tonight,
I've got that Friday Night Fever;

Sometimes a man just needs a breather.
She knows I love her and I need her.
And I'm no cheater,
I've just got that Friday Night Fever.

She wouldn't change me if she could, so I wouldn't change her,
She's too good.
Sometimes a man just needs a change of pace.
I've heard all those come-on lines,
But I go home at closing time.
I know no one could ever take her place

Now she's taking down her hair, she knows I'll soon be there.
To give her the love she needs tonight.

I've got that Friday Night Fever;
Sometimes a man just needs a breather.

She knows I love her and I need her.
And I'm no cheater, I've just got that Friday Night Fever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George and the Good Vibes's song Friday Night Chant paint a picture of a man who loves the smell of a jukebox playing and the taste of whiskey straight. However, his love stays home watching Dallas on T.V. while he searches for a change of pace. Despite his need for a breather, he knows he has a loving and trusting partner who wouldn't change him if she could. As he heads home, he prepares to give her the love she needs tonight. The lyrics showcase a relationship built on mutual trust and respect, where each person understands and supports the other.

The verse "Though birds of a different feather, our love keeps us together" sums up the theme of the song – that differences in personalities and interests can coexist, and that sometimes people need space or time for themselves. It's a song about taking a break while still holding onto a loyal, loving relationship. The lyricist conveys his feelings of gratitude toward his understanding partner, whom he can trust to wait for him at home. The upbeat, light-hearted tone and catchy tune add to the lightheartedness of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

love the sound of a jukebox playing,
I enjoy the ambiance created by a jukebox playing music.

So I sit here while she's staying home
My significant other stays at home while I go out and enjoy myself.

Watching Dallas on T.V.
My significant other is watching the TV show Dallas.

I love the taste of whiskey straight,
I enjoy the strong taste of whiskey without any mixers.

But the strongest thing she ever takes Is a sip from a small glass of chablis.
My significant other prefers a weaker alcoholic drink, like chablis.

Though birds of a different feather, Our love keeps us together,
Despite our differences, our love is strong enough to keep us together.

And she knows what's wrong with me tonight, I've got that Friday Night Fever;
My significant other knows that I am feeling restless and want to go out on a Friday night.

Sometimes a man just needs a breather.
Occasionally, a man needs a break from his routine.

She knows I love her and I need her.
My significant other understands that I love her and depend on her, even though I need some time to myself.

And I'm no cheater, I've just got that Friday Night Fever.
I am not unfaithful, I just want to go out and have fun on Friday nights.

She wouldn't change me if she could, so I wouldn't change her, She's too good.
My significant other accepts me for who I am, and I feel the same way about her because she is amazing.

Sometimes a man just needs a change of pace.
Occasionally, a man needs to experience a different environment or activity.

I've heard all those come-on lines, But I go home at closing time.
I am not interested in flirtatious advances from strangers, and I return home at the end of the night.

I know no one could ever take her place
I am confident that nobody else could replace my significant other.

Now she's taking down her hair, she knows I'll soon be there.
My significant other is getting ready for my arrival, and she is aware that I will be there soon.

To give her the love she needs tonight.
I want to show my significant other that I love and care for her on this particular night.

And I'm no cheater, I've just got that Friday Night Fever.
I am not unfaithful, I just want to go out and have fun on Friday nights.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK DYCUS, DEAN DILLON, ALAN R. MEVIS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS