Working For The Weekend
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I've been working for the weekend
But that weekend never came
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?

Ay yup, yeah it's seven A.M.
And I can't seem to keep my eyes shut
Even if I get up
Even if I get beat down

Will I be fine? Na-na-na-na
If I do my time? Na-na-na-na
I guess I'll sleep when I'm dead

I've been working for the weekend
But that weekend never came
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?
I've been going off the deep end
And my sanity's at stake
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?
If I break my back today? (Ay)

You know I was broke, well, I still am
Mama said if you don't work it might hit the fan
I got it, I'm on my money guard, I'm digging up bands
You cannot find me in the club unless I'm saving at Sam's
'Cause I'm a work work work work workaholic
And a guap guap guap guap guapaholic (true)
They say I've got a problem, I believe in money trees
I've been working on the weekend to cop a spot in Belize, yeah

Will you stick by? Na-na-na-na
While I do my time? Na-na-na-na
I guess we'll hang when I'm dead

I've been working for the weekend
But that weekend never came (no it didn't)
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?
I've been going off the deep end
And my sanity's at stake
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?
(Break my back today) If I break my back today?

Na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na (la la la la la la)
Na-na-na-na
Break my back today

Will you stick by? Na-na-na-na
While I do my time? Na-na-na-na
I guess we'll hang when I'm dead

I've been working for the weekend
But that weekend never came
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?

I've been working for the weekend
But that weekend never came
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?
(Break my back today) I've been going off the deep end
And my sanity's at stake (my sanity)
Will you pat my back tomorrow
If I break my back today?
(Break my back today) If I break my back today?

(Na-na-na-na) Yeah, I gotta get the weight off
(Na-na-na-na) Yeah, I gotta get the weight off
(Na-na-na-na) Yeah, I gotta get the day off
(Break my back today)

(Na-na-na-na) Yeah, I gotta get the weight off
(Na-na-na-na) Yeah, I gotta get the weight off




(Na-na-na-na) Yeah, I gotta get the day off
(Break my back today)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Max's song Working For The Weekend depict the struggle of constantly working hard without being able to fully enjoy the fruits of one's labor. The singer has been working for the weekend, but it never seems to come. He's exhausted, asking for someone to pat his back tomorrow if he breaks his back today. He's unsure if he'll be fine after putting in so much time, questioning whether "doing his time" is worth it. He believes he'll sleep when he's dead because he can't seem to rest now, always feeling obligated to work.


In the second verse, Max describes his own relationship with work, admitting that he's a workaholic and a "guapaholic," always striving for more money. He's digging up bands, saving money, and working for the weekend just like the singer in the first verse. He wants to know if the person he's addressing will stick by him while he does his time and waits for his weekend to come. The song concludes with several repetitions of the chorus, emphasizing the desperation and exhaustion of the singer's situation.


Overall, the song portrays the struggle of modern day society, where people often feel they are trapped in an endless cycle of work, without being able to fully enjoy their lives. The lyrics highlight the importance of taking a break and resting, rather than constantly pushing oneself to work harder.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been working for the weekend
I have been working hard to get to the weekend, hoping to have a break.


But that weekend never came
Despite my hard work, I have not had the break that I have been longing for.


Will you pat my back tomorrow
Are you willing to acknowledge my hard work?


If I break my back today?
If I continue working hard today, can I count on your support?


Ay yup, yeah it's seven A.M.
It is very early in the morning, and I am exhausted.


And I can't seem to keep my eyes shut
Despite being tired, I am unable to sleep.


Even if I get up
Even if I try to get up and start my day, I still feel exhausted.


Even if I get beat down
Even if life is tough and I am struggling, I will continue to work hard and strive to do better.


Will I be fine? Na-na-na-na
I wonder if everything will turn out okay for me in the end.


If I do my time? Na-na-na-na
If I continue working hard, will I eventually get to where I want to be?


I guess I'll sleep when I'm dead
I am willing to work hard every day of my life, without taking breaks or resting, until I eventually pass away.


I've been going off the deep end
I have been struggling to maintain my mental health due to my excessive working.


And my sanity's at stake
I am worried that my hard work is taking a toll on my mental well-being.


You know I was broke, well, I still am
Despite all my hard work, I am still struggling financially.


Mama said if you don't work it might hit the fan
My mother taught me the importance of working hard to avoid financial difficulties.


I got it, I'm on my money guard, I'm digging up bands
I am being very careful with my money and working hard to earn as much as possible.


You cannot find me in the club unless I'm saving at Sam's
I am not interested in going out and having fun, instead, I am focused on saving my money.


'Cause I'm a work work work work workaholic
I am addicted to working hard and pushing myself to do more.


And a guap guap guap guap guapaholic (true)
I am also addicted to earning and saving money, even if it means working extremely hard.


They say I've got a problem, I believe in money trees
Others might view my obsession with working and saving as problematic, but I see it as a way to grow and reap the rewards of my hard work.


I've been working on the weekend to cop a spot in Belize, yeah
I am willing to work even on weekends to be able to afford a place in Belize, a location that I might consider as a sign of success and achievement.


Will you stick by? Na-na-na-na
Are you willing to stand by my side and support me?


While I do my time? Na-na-na-na
While I continue working hard every day to achieve my goals?


I guess we'll hang when I'm dead
I hope that eventually, all my hard work will pay off, and we will enjoy the benefits of it in the future.


Na-na-na-na
N/A


(no it didn't)
N/A


(my sanity)
N/A


(Break my back today)
If I work too hard and hurt myself in the process.


Yeah, I gotta get the weight off
I feel the need to take a break and ease my mind from all the hard work I have been doing.


Yeah, I gotta get the day off
I need a break from all the hard work and stressful days.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Gumuchian, Jack Metzger, Maxwell Schneider, Ryan Metzger

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@beboy97

This sounds so like an AJR song, the beat and the way Max sings the chorus and verses, like saying words in short bursts, and even his voice kind of fits it

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They produced it

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