Saturday
Madcap Lyrics


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Hey, listen friend, why don't you pull up a chair
I'll tell you a story about a boy in despair
It was a hot summer day, just like any in L.A.

This boy went out with his friend
In search of a girlfriend

It happens every Saturday
They meet, they talk, and have a shot
He takes her home, they fuck
They never speak to each other again
A typical one night stand
Such a waste, such a shame
This boy's got no bad intentions
Just looking for attention
In a world that's turned him down and down
And down and down he goes

So many days had passed since I spoke to him
Picked up the phone, gave him a ring, he wasn't in
His roommate said he wasn't in
What a waste of a life
He drank and fucked until the day he took a dive

I used to hang with my friend
In search of a girlfriend

It happens every Saturday
They meet, they talk, and have a shot
He takes her home, they fuck
They never speak to each other again
A typical one night stand
Such a waste, such a shame
This boy's got no bad intentions
Just looking for attention




In a world that's turned him down and down
And down and down he goes

Overall Meaning

The song "Saturday" by Madcap tells the tragic story of a lonely boy desperately searching for love and attention in all the wrong places. It all started on a hot summer day in Los Angeles when he went out with his friend to find a girlfriend. The routine continued every Saturday. They would meet girls, have shots, and go home with them just for the night.


The boy had no bad intentions, he was just seeking attention in a world that had turned him down repeatedly. His roommate revealed to the singer that the boy was not around anymore and had probably taken his own life. The empty feeling of constantly searching for love and remaining alone seemed to have consumed him, leading him to a fatal decision.


The narrative of the song is heartbreaking as it reveals the real-life situation of many people who feel lost and alone in society. The cycle of temporary satisfaction leading to despair is evident in the lyrics of the song. The struggle of finding acceptance in a world that values external appearance often leads to people taking drastic measures.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, listen friend, why don't you pull up a chair
Madcap invites a friend to take a seat and share the story of a boy in need.


I'll tell you a story about a boy in despair
Madcap narrates the tale of a boy who feels hopeless.


It was a hot summer day, just like any in L.A.
The story takes place on a typical hot summer day in Los Angeles.


This boy went out with his friend
The boy leaves his house accompanied by a friend.


In search of a girlfriend
The boy and his friend are looking for potential dates.


It happens every Saturday
This routine of going out to find girls happens every weekend.


They meet, they talk, and have a shot
The boy and his date chat and drink alcohol to loosen up.


He takes her home, they fuck
The boy goes back to his place with the girl and has sex.


They never speak to each other again
After this one night stand, there is usually no further communication between the boy and the girl.


A typical one night stand
The act of having sex with someone and never seeing them again is a common occurrence.


Such a waste, such a shame
Madcap laments the repetition of this cycle and pities those who experience it.


This boy's got no bad intentions
The boy is not a bad person--he is merely trying to connect with others in a world that has rejected him.


Just looking for attention
The boy seeks attention in the form of physical contact with others because he may not receive it otherwise.


In a world that's turned him down and down
Madcap describes a society that has continuously rejected this boy.


And down and down he goes
The boy's situation continues to deteriorate and sink deeper.


So many days had passed since I spoke to him
Madcap realizes he hasn't spoken to this boy in a long time.


Picked up the phone, gave him a ring, he wasn't in
Madcap tries to call the boy but unfortunately, he wasn't available.


His roommate said he wasn't in
The boy's roommate informs Madcap that he is not at their shared residence.


What a waste of a life
Madcap reflects on the tragedy of the boy's wasted potential and unhealthy lifestyle.


He drank and fucked until the day he took a dive
The boy's unhealthy habits and lifestyle ultimately led to his untimely death.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFREDO JAIREL GONZALEZ, GIANFRANCO MASTANTUONO, LEE WISH LEBAIGUE

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