Couple Days Off
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics

I like my job and I don't mind the work
I enjoy my profession and I'm content with the labor involved

But eleven out of twelve is bound to hurt
Working almost every day can be exhausting

The pay's pretty good and the benefits are fine
The salary and benefits received at work are reasonable

But I got a little girl and I want to make her mine
As a parent, I would like to spend more time with my daughter and build a stronger bond with her

Don't mind telling you i get a little mad
I must admit that I become frustrated

To get a bit ahead takes all the time I have
Exerting extra effort to progress in my career utilizes all of my available hours

Don't misunderstand me
Please don't misconstrue my intentions

I'm not getting soft
I am not becoming weaker, I just want a break

All i want is a couple days off
I just require a few days to unwind and relax

Can't wait for the weekend
I am eagerly anticipating the weekend

I don't need another high song to sing
I don't desire an upbeat tune to sing along to

I don't need a shiny new diamond ring
I am not interested in buying a new, sparkling diamond ring

I don't need to meet nobody else
I am not trying to encounter new people or date someone else

I just need a little time for myself
I only require some solitary, personal time

'cause I'm only human, I'm no machine
I am not an invulnerable, infallible machine, but a mortal human being

I need a little loving only you know what I mean
I require some affection, and you, my significant other, know what I indicate

Let me catch my breath
Allow me to take a moment to catch my breath amid my busy schedule

Thank god for the weekend
I am grateful that the weekend is here

Back to the old grind
Returning to the same monotonous routine

I don't need another long coffee break
I don't require another extended coffee break

I've had as much coffee as a man can take
I have consumed my maximum limit of coffee

I need to change my disposition
I must modify my perspective or attitude

Change my point of view
Alter my perspective or way of thinking

I need time to figure out what I want to do
I require time to reflect and decide what I want to do next

Believe me when i tell you it gets a little rough
Have faith in me when I inform you that it can become slightly challenging

We work a little harder but it never is enough
We labor a bit more, but it never seems sufficient

I'm not afraid to say
I am not fearful of admitting

I'm a total loss
I am thoroughly exhausted and befuddled

All i want is a couple days off
I just require a few days to unwind and relax

Can't wait for the weekend
I am eagerly anticipating the weekend