Friday
Kate McGill Lyrics


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All my world caved in
On a Friday
All the sounds you made
In my brain
They're there to this day
It had to be that way
Nothing could make you stay
I know this now
Found myself again in
Rubble and dust
Desolated by
Another loss
What I do now know
Is that's just how we grow
Grateful for the low
I see it now
Out the other side
On the green grass
I see colours now as the waves pass
The stillness, it speaks
Myself in love I seek
I trust a higher me
I know this now
All my world caved in
On a Friday
All the sounds you made
In my brain
They're there to this day
It had to be that way




Nothing could make you stay
I know this now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kate McGill's song "Friday" depict a personal experience of heartbreak and loss, and the subsequent process of healing and self-discovery. The opening lines, "All my world caved in on a Friday," paint a vivid picture of a significant event that had a profound impact on the singer's life. The mention of "the sounds you made in my brain" suggests that the memories and emotions associated with this event are deeply ingrained and continue to affect her to this day.


As the song progresses, the lyrics reflect on the necessity of this experience and how it shaped her growth. The line, "It had to be that way, nothing could make you stay," implies that the departure of the person she was connected to was inevitable, and no amount of effort could have changed the outcome. This realization leads her to find herself again amidst the metaphorical rubble and dust, indicating that she had lost her sense of self in the aftermath of the heartbreak.


However, the lyrics also convey a sense of newfound strength and resilience. The line, "What I do now know is that's just how we grow, grateful for the low," suggests that she has come to appreciate the difficult moments in life as opportunities for personal growth. Through this process, she learns to see the beauty in life ("I see colors now as the waves pass") and finds a sense of stillness and contentment within herself. The song concludes with the affirmation that she has emerged from the pain and gained a deeper understanding of herself ("I trust a higher me, I know this now").


Line by Line Meaning

All my world caved in
My entire life fell apart


On a Friday
On a specific day of the week


All the sounds you made
All the words you said


In my brain
In my mind, lingering


They're there to this day
Those words still remain with me


It had to be that way
It was necessary for things to happen as they did


Nothing could make you stay
No matter what, you couldn't be convinced to stay


I know this now
I have come to understand this


Found myself again in
Rediscovered who I am


Rubble and dust
Amidst destruction and chaos


Desolated by
Left feeling abandoned and lonely due to


Another loss
Yet another experience of losing someone or something


What I do now know
What I have learned


Is that's just how we grow
This is simply how we develop and mature


Grateful for the low
Appreciative of the difficult times


I see it now
I understand it clearly now


Out the other side
Emerging from the challenging situation


On the green grass
In a peaceful and serene environment


I see colours now as the waves pass
I now perceive beauty and vibrance as time goes by


The stillness, it speaks
The quietness conveys a message


Myself in love I seek
I am in search of self-love


I trust a higher me
I have confidence in my spiritual self


I know this now
I have come to understand this


All my world caved in
My entire life fell apart


On a Friday
On a specific day of the week


All the sounds you made
All the words you said


In my brain
In my mind, lingering


They're there to this day
Those words still remain with me


It had to be that way
It was necessary for things to happen as they did


Nothing could make you stay
No matter what, you couldn't be convinced to stay


I know this now
I have come to understand this




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Kate McGill

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Comments from YouTube:

@KinaGrannis

just pure healing magic 😭♥️

@mikemiller5729

Hello Kina, I am a big fan of yours and I know your voice and your way of singing well. At first I thought you were going to sing here ....
My admiration for the previously unknown Kate McGill. A beautiful song, beautifully sung.

@mcbrogan1

I too thought this was Kina upon hearing it for the 1st time. Bravo, Kate, fantastic work here!

@shannonmisquadis

This is a beautiful and heartfelt song. I can feel it in my soul. Resonates with me deeply.
Thank you for this song.

@RememberToLove

Kate, thank you for writing this song, it captured so much of life, experiencing loss & eventually getting to a place of some understanding & growth. I am a songwriter also, so when someone else can sing something that touches me, it means a lot. You voiced out what so many of us have experienced, in a way that helped us to heal a little bit more. Thank you for that dear Kate. Sending much blessings to you & your family. Love truly from another singing soul...

@marioramonmendozamendoza6749

Your poetry feels great.

@ayleighin

It's so beautiful, and I'm crying. Songs like this touch you where hands could never reach.

@dietcokewithcherry

Kate, this is unreal. I’m so sorry we lost touch over the years but I’m an honoured witness to your growth on the regular. You’re amazing!

@javeydoseph

Kate, this version is so lovely, really lovely.

@cheezestixx

Your beautiful soul and powerful voice is a true work of art! I'm addicted to watching your videos, please keep posting more videos 🙌

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