Fowler put together a country band in 1998 and began playing Tuesday nights at Babe's on Sixth Street in Austin. Within two years, he'd begun recording albums and struck big with his self-released Beer, Bait and Ammo (2000). The album sold around 30,000 copies in the Texas area and garnered an impressive amount of airplay, particularly for the album's title track. The song became somewhat of a Texas anthem; Mark Chesnutt made the song part of his live show, and Sammy Kershaw recorded it. Fowler returned in 2002 with his third album, High on the Hog, and boasted some impressive guests, including Willie Nelson and David Lee Garza.
The Weekend
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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Way too long, got to work that damn bluze
But I feel like a damn dog
Country song
Bust man are riding like a i run it new
Come along fight on Friday on five a clock
Tell you what I'mm gonna do
I wait, waiting, I'm waiting on no time for sleeping
Gonna turn it up, gonna turn it down
Gonna book it all in this old town
I gotta take this drive and shut it, gotta feel it
It's the weekend
Monday morning running late
Do a fifty and a bit of five
Next thing I knew in my review there were red blue flashing lines
Thursday it's the day I can do and Wednesday were thou retire
Thursday mean there's 24 hours 'til I know that I
Gonna get stone with you, it's how I forget about all for a little while
I wait, waiting, I'm waiting on no time for sleeping
Gonna turn it up, gonna get down
Gonna book it all in this old town
I gotta take this drive and shut it, gotta feel it
It's the weekend
Got some feels that wait all about my feet
Working so hard and see
And now I gotta coped in a long chair
Laying now with my older friends
Gonna get stone with you, it's how I forget about all for a little while
I wait, waiting, I'm waiting on no time for sleeping
Gonna turn it up, gonna get down
Gonna book it all in this old town
I gotta take this drive and shut it, gotta feel it
It's the weekend,
Got it's the weekend
The song "The Weekend" by Kevin Fowler is about the struggle of working hard all week and looking forward to the weekend as a time to relax and forget about work. The lyrics describe the feeling of being overworked and tired, but the promise of a good time with friends and forgetting about responsibilities even if only for a little while. The song's structure is simple and repetitive, but this repetition adds to the catchiness and relatability of the lyrics.
The chorus of the song describes the singer's plans to get high with friends and let loose over the weekend, implying the use of drugs to enhance the party atmosphere. The lyrics may be interpreted as encouraging reckless behavior, but they could also be seen as a way to escape the grind of daily life temporarily. The use of the phrase "get stone with you" could refer to smoking marijuana, although it is left open to interpretation.
Overall, "The Weekend" is a song that speaks to the human desire to let loose and forget about the stresses of life for a while, whether through partying or some other form of escape. It speaks to the universal experience of working hard and earning the right to unwind on weekends, and the importance of having a supportive community to do so with.
Line by Line Meaning
Working too hard for way too little
I am putting in a lot of effort into my work, but I am not getting paid enough.
Way too long, got to work that damn bluze
I have been working long hours for a long time now, and I am feeling burnt out.
But I feel like a damn dog
I am feeling tired and drained just like a dog.
Country song
This is a song about the country lifestyle and how we enjoy our weekends.
Bust man are riding like a i run it new
People around me are working hard and running around everywhere.
Come along fight on Friday on five a clock
On Friday evening at 5 o'clock, I am going to have fun with friends.
Tell you what I'mm gonna do
Let me tell you my plans for the weekend.
Gonna get stone with you, it's how I forget about all for a little while
I plan to hang out with you, get high, and forget about all of my troubles for a little while.
I wait, waiting, I'm waiting on no time for sleeping
I am eagerly waiting for the weekend and won't have any time to sleep.
Gonna turn it up, gonna turn it down
I am going to have a great time and then take a break if needed.
Gonna book it all in this old town
I am going to do everything that the town has to offer.
I gotta take this drive and shut it, gotta feel it
I need to let loose and enjoy the weekend.
It's the weekend
It's finally the weekend!
Monday morning running late
It's Monday morning and I am running behind schedule.
Do a fifty and a bit of five
I will have to hustle to go from 50 mph to 55 mph.
Next thing I knew in my review there were red blue flashing lines
Suddenly, I saw red and blue flashing lights in my rearview mirror.
Thursday it's the day I can do and Wednesday were thou retire
I look forward to Thursday because it's the time when I can do what I want and forget about my job which was so much like the Wednesday before.
Thursday mean there's 24 hours 'til I know that I
I get excited on Thursday as I know there's only 24 hours until I am free on Friday.
Got some feels that wait all about my feet
I have some great feelings all over my feet about the weekend.
Working so hard and see
I have been working hard, but now it's time to relax.
And now I gotta coped in a long chair
Now, I can relax by lying down in a long chair.
Laying now with my older friends
I am spending time with my close, older friends.
Got it's the weekend
Yes, it's finally the weekend!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOBY GAD, CRYSTAL JOHNSON, KEKE PALMER, LOREAL PALMER
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