Huey Lewis & the News is an Academy Award-nominated American rock band base… Read Full Bio ↴Huey Lewis & the News is an Academy Award-nominated American rock band based in San Francisco, California. They had a run of hit singles during the 1980s and early 1990s, scoring a total of 19 top-ten singles across the US Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Rock charts. Their greatest success was with their number-one album, 'Sports'. Their worldwide fame expanded when their recording of "The Power of Love" was featured as a key track in the 1985 movie "Back to the Future" (in which Huey Lewis made a cameo appearance). The song became a number-one hit, and it was nominated for an Academy Award.

From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.

=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]

www.hueylewisandthenews.com

Couple Day's Off
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics

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I like my job and I don't mind the work
But eleven out of twelve is bound to hurt
The pay's pretty good and the benefits are fine
But I got a little girl and I want to make her mine

Don't mind telling you i get a little mad
To get a bit ahead takes all the time I have
Don't misunderstand me

I'm not getting soft
All i want is a couple days off

Can't wait for the weekend
Ah baby just can't wait no

I don't need another high song to sing
I don't need a shiny new diamond ring
I don't need to meet nobody else
I just need a little time for myself
'cause I'm only human, I'm no machine
I need a little loving only you know what I mean
Don't misunderstand me
I'm not getting soft
All i want is a couple days off

Let me catch my breath
Thank god for the weekend
Back to the old grind
I don't need another long coffee break
I've had as much coffee as a man can take
I need to change my disposition
Change my point of view
I need time to figure out what i want to do

Believe me when i tell you it gets a little rough
We work a little harder but it never is enough

I'm not afraid to say
I'm a total loss
All i want is a couple days off

Can't wait for the weekend

Overall Meaning

The Huey Lewis and The News song, "Couple Days Off," is an anthem for the working class. The first verse starts with Huey saying that he likes his job and doesn't mind the work but working 11 out of 12 days is bound to hurt. He also mentions that even though the pay is good and the benefits are fine, he has a little girl and he wants to devote more time to her. The second verse talks about how getting ahead takes all the time he has and how he would like to take a few days off to spend with his loved ones. Huey emphasizes that he is not getting soft despite wanting some time off from work. In the chorus, he can't wait for the weekend, as it is his only time to relax and recharge.

In the third verse, Huey talks about how he doesn't need anyone or anything else, but himself. He just needs a little time to reflect and think about what he truly wants. He is human and not a machine, and he needs some time for himself. In the last verse, he talks about how working is rough and how even though they work harder, it is never enough. He isn't afraid to admit that he is a total loss and all he wants is a couple of days off.

The song perfectly captures the feelings of someone who is overworked and underappreciated. It resonates with people who feel like they are working too much and not spending enough time with their loved ones. "Couple Days Off" encourages people to pause and take some time off for themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I like my job and I don't mind the work
I enjoy my job, but doing it all year round takes its toll

But eleven out of twelve is bound to hurt
Working year-round with no break can be challenging

The pay's pretty good and the benefits are fine
The salary and benefits are decent

But I got a little girl and I want to make her mine
I have a daughter and I want to spend more time with her

Don't mind telling you i get a little mad
I get upset sometimes

To get a bit ahead takes all the time I have
There's not enough time to invest in growing professionally

Don't misunderstand me
Don't misinterpret my words

I'm not getting soft
I'm not losing my toughness

All i want is a couple days off
All I need is some time off

Can't wait for the weekend
I'm looking forward to the weekend

I don't need another high song to sing
I don't need another superficial thing in my life

I don't need a shiny new diamond ring
I don't need material things to make me happy

I don't need to meet nobody else
I don't have to meet other people to feel good about myself

I just need a little time for myself
I just need some alone time

'cause I'm only human, I'm no machine
I'm not a machine and I have limits

I need a little loving only you know what I mean
I need emotional support from my loved ones

Let me catch my breath
Let me rest for a bit

Thank god for the weekend
I'm grateful for the weekend

Back to the old grind
Back to work on Monday

I don't need another long coffee break
I don't need another coffee break, breaks won't solve this issue

I've had as much coffee as a man can take
I've drunk enough coffee

I need to change my disposition
I need to change my attitude

Change my point of view
See things differently

I need time to figure out what i want to do
I need some time to think and reflect

Believe me when i tell you it gets a little rough
Believe me, it's not easy

We work a little harder but it never is enough
Working harder is not the solution

I'm not afraid to say
I'm not scared to admit

I'm a total loss
I'm a complete mess

All i want is a couple days off
All I want is some time off to recharge

Can't wait for the weekend
I'm really looking forward to the upcoming weekend

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAYES, GEOFFREY PALMER, HUEY LEWIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Pablo Topa

sportsygirl8

+GreatVideos What about The Power of Love? that one is pretty rocking. Or it doesn't count since it was for Back to the Future?

Jesse Gardea

4y↑4

This is Huey and the news at their best . I didn’t think new drug could be topped but this does it

Kurt Woodard

5y↑8

This song rocks. Who rocks like this today? no one..

1y↑1

1991

Pablo Topa

5y↑8

Justin R

4y↑19

I know this song is pop but it’s their “heaviest” 😂 sound

Matthew Mackenzie

I found this song so late and was like omg didn’t know huey went that hard. It’s the 90s huey i guess eh… love it. Favourite artist

Trucker Kev The Paid Tourist

2y↑1

😂😂

Stephen R

8y↑5

I was 2 when this song was a hit in spring of 1991 but sadly, I don't remember. :( Sad that it only reached number 11, it's pretty awesome. I can't decide if this, or Hit Me Like a Hammer is the better song. lol.