After collaborating on Cerrone's debut album Love In C Minor (1976), Costandinos assembled Love and Kisses in early 1977, and shortly after the group released their first album, which contained just two songs - and so was also classed as a double A-side single. These were "Accidental Lover" and "I Found Love (Now That I Have Found You)", which combined orchestral sounds, classical influences and a disco arrangement. The single charted at #1 for three weeks on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
The following year saw the release of their second album entitled How Much, How Much I Love You, (title track covered side one, "Beauty and the Beast" completed side two) utilizing the same basic formula. Both songs became top five disco hits. This was followed closely by the group's biggest hit, "Thank God It's Friday", the theme song from the film of the same name. It peaked at #23 R&B, #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 for six weeks on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The soundtrack, which featured Donna Summer's "Last Dance" and the Commodores "Too Hot Ta Trot", was nominated for several Grammy Awards.
Their third and final album, You Must Be Love was released in 1979, but met with less success. Shortly thereafter the group disassembled.
Thank God It´s Friday
Love And Kisses Lyrics
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(Thank God it's) Friday
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
Hey,
Put a smile on your face,
Things are coming your way,
(It's the right time and place).
I saw you baby,
For the very first time,
Couldn't take my eyes off you,
Girl you just had to be mine.
You're the key I'm dreamin' of,
For it just had to be you,
Girl I know this time
I'll make all my dreams come true.
Hey,
See the stars in his eyes,
And that music in you,
Tells you how you can find
(Your way to paradise)
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday
Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
Hey,
Put a smile on your face,
Things are coming your way,
Out there somewhere tonight
(It's the right time and place)
Hey,
See the stars in his eyes,
Tells you how you can find love
The lyrics to Love And Kisses's song "Thank God It's Friday" celebrate the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend. The repeated phrase "Thank God it's Friday" expresses the feeling of relief and excitement that many feel when the workweek is over. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy rhythm contribute to the overall celebratory tone. The lyrics encourage the listener to put a smile on their face and look forward to good things coming their way. The singer confesses that he saw a girl for the first time and couldn't take his eyes off her. He believes that she is the key to his dreams and is confident that he will make them come true. The lyrics also suggest that music can lead one to paradise - a metaphorical representation of happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, the song is a fun and lighthearted tribute to the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend. It embodies the carefree spirit of Friday nights and encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday
The start of the weekend, which is the time to relax and have fun
(Thank God it's) Friday
Expressing gratitude that it's finally Friday
Friday
Repeated expression of excitement for Friday
(Thank God it's) Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday
Reaffirming the joyous feeling of finally reaching Friday
Hey,
Addressing the listener with familiarity
Put a smile on your face,
Encouraging the listener to be happy
Things are coming your way,
Implying that good things are about to happen
Out there somewhere tonight,
Suggesting opportunities and excitement are waiting outside
(It's the right time and place).
Assuring the listener that the current moment is perfect for seizing opportunities
I saw you baby,
Referring to a past encounter with a special person
For the very first time,
Emphasizing the significance of the first meeting
Couldn't take my eyes off you,
Expressing intense attraction to the person
Girl you just had to be mine.
The attraction was so strong that the singer had to pursue a relationship with the person
You're the key I'm dreamin' of,
The person is the key to the singer's dreams
For it just had to be you,
The singer believes that fate brought them together
Girl I know this time
The singer has hope that this relationship will be successful
I'll make all my dreams come true.
The singer is determined to work towards a happy future with the person
See the stars in his eyes,
Referring to the special person and their dreamy look
And that music in you,
Describing the person's inner energy and passion
Tells you how you can find
Suggesting that the person knows the way to happiness
(Your way to paradise)
Implying that happiness is like a paradise and the person knows how to reach it
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@robertguzman8938
It gets me going every Friday after a long week, I'm 68 n still loving it...😊
@franklamanna8092
I've been playing this every Friday for the past 30 years..
@mrsm222
Anyone still listening 42 years later in 2020? 🙋🏾♀️These young kids have no clue TGIF comes from the good ole days of Disco 😄
@CARMEN201able
2024 😊🎉💃♥️🕺🔥🔥
@robertdorf9451
The disco era of the 70’s was a place to be! The discos were packed and everyone who heard their favorite song hit that dance floor!!! I know personally because I lived in New York at the time and I would never trade those times for today.There was something magical and everyone got dressed up on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT and headed to their favorite disco! Bring those disco songs back to the dance floor!!
You have had to experienced it to know. I’m glad I did!
@Apollo_Blaze
and back then we all could not wait til it was Friday again to start another weekend of going dancing at the disco...I miss those days so much.
@MarcyTrinidad
This is the movie which made me love an unknown Donna Summer!!! RIP DONNA :'(
@jolo3218
Ich liebe Disco!.
Ich spiele immer noch die Maxi Single auf mein Sony Plattenspieler und denke gerne an die gute Zeit. Aber auch
" last dance"
WOW.....................
Thank you all for the good Time💙💞💙
@CardiffGiant100
I play this for my 10 yo daughter every Friday morning and she hates me for it. 😂 Someday it’ll make her think of me.
@lisalopez7129
Lol my mom use to play old music way before my time and now I'm playing what she use play.i miss u mom.