Going Nowhere
Los Bravos Lyrics
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Everybody seems to nag me
Come on Tuesday, I feel better
Even my old man looks good
Wednesday just won't go
Thursday goes too slow
I've got Friday on my mind
I'm gonna have fun in the city
I'll be with my girl, she's so pretty
She looks fine tonight
She is outta sight to me
Tonight, I'll spend my bread
Tonight, I'll lose my head
Tonight, I've got to get tonight
Monday, I have Friday on my mind
Do the five day drag once more
No one, nothing else that bugs me
Now I'm working for the rich man
Hey, I'll change that scene one day
Tonight, I'll might get mad
Tomorrow I'll be glad
'Cause I've got Friday on my mind
I'm gonna have fun in the city
Be with my girl, she's so pretty
She looks fine tonight
She is outa' sight to me
Tonight, I'll spend my bread
Tonight, I'll lose my head
Tonight, I've got to get tonight
Monday, I have Friday on my mind
I'm gonna have fun in the city
I'll be with my girl, she's so pretty
I'm gonna have fun in the city
I'll be with my girl, she's so pretty
I'm gonna have fun in the city
The lyrics of "Going Nowhere" by Los Bravos describe the mundane monotony that many people experience during the week, eagerly anticipating the weekend. The song starts off with the singer expressing his dissatisfaction with Monday, as everyone seems to nag him. However, things begin to look up on Tuesday and Wednesday until Thursday, which seems to drag on too long. The highlight of the week, Friday, is what the singer is eagerly anticipating, as he plans to have fun in the city with his girl.
The second verse illustrates the struggle of working for the rich man, which is not fulfilling for the singer. He vows to change his situation one day, but for now, he looks forward to spending time with his girl and having a good time, as Friday is just around the corner.
The chorus, "tonight, I'll spend my bread, tonight, I'll lose my head, tonight, I've got to get tonight, Monday, I have Friday on my mind," reinforces the idea that the singer is living for the weekend and is willing to let loose and have fun when it arrives.
Overall, the song "Going Nowhere" is a relatable expression of the desire to escape the monotony of everyday life and live it up when the opportunity arises.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday morning feels so bad
Starting the work week feels depressing
Everybody seems to nag me
Everyone is annoying me
Come on Tuesday, I feel better
Tuesday is a relief from Monday
Even my old man looks good
The artist is feeling more positive
Wednesday just won't go
Wednesday feels long and boring
Thursday goes too slow
Thursday feels equally boring
I've got Friday on my mind
The singer is eagerly anticipating the weekend
I'm gonna have fun in the city
The artist plans to enjoy their free time
I'll be with my girl, she's so pretty
The artist is excited to spend time with their loved one
She looks fine tonight
The artist is admiring their partner's appearance
She is outta sight to me
The singer is very attracted to their partner
Tonight, I'll spend my bread
The artist plans to spend money on their night out
Tonight, I'll lose my head
The singer plans to let loose and have fun
Tonight, I've got to get tonight
The singer is very excited for the night ahead
Monday, I have Friday on my mind
The singer is already anticipating the weekend during the work week
Do the five day drag once more
The artist is complaining about the monotony of the work week
No one, nothing else that bugs me
The artist is looking forward to ignoring all of their problems for the night
Now I'm working for the rich man
The singer is unsatisfied with their current job
Hey, I'll change that scene one day
The singer hopes for a better job in the future
Tonight, I'll might get mad
The artist acknowledges that things might not go perfectly
Tomorrow I'll be glad
Regardless, the artist is optimistic about the future
'Cause I've got Friday on my mind
The artist's excitement for the weekend remains
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN WHITFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
theearthmovesagain
Such a real powerhouse song that gets you moving and singing along that definitely deserved to be a real hit. It probably could have still been a hit at one time. These big vocals remind one of something that Tom Jones could have easily sung.
MIKECNW
Don't know why you're mentioning anything about Tom.
Peter Baum
Actually the singer is much closer to Gene Pitney.
Matt Fuller
You're right. The reason Tom comes to mind is because this song's chorus has a chord progression similar to "It's Not Unusual" with the peppy full step maj7 to m7 and similar back beat. Def in the vein of that song. Totally in Tom's wheelhouse.
Robert Orick
@Matt Fuller And it was released by Decca Records in the UK & London/Press in the States, so maybe Tom may have covered it if he knew about it. Mike Kogel/Kennedy's vocal mannerisms sound like a combination of Gene Pitney's & Tom Jones, especially the "Hey's!" and yowls in the instrumental break that rivals Tom's shout outs to the orchestra during a fast number. Too bad it barely charted in the US (at #91 on Billboard. It should have done better.)
Tennis Vidzzz
Makes me feel like I'm walking down Hollywood Blvd in the 60s or 70s on a beautiful breezy summer or spring Sunday afternoon. So much positive energy in this masterpiece of a song. Thank you.
jrgboy
All their tracks were produced & arranged by Ivor Raymonde, the guy that made all Dusty Springfield's hits...
jorge aranda
Que buen temaaaa de estos españoles inolvidables !!!
Anna L.
Ohhh mein Gott . . . Ich liebe dieses Lied ! ! !
Donald Jackson
I love this song. i just always wished it was better produced and not so low fi sounding. Could of been a smash #1 hit if it was produced with clearer audio.