You can see why Michael wanted to revisit this gem when you hear Steve Edwards (Dirty Vegas), Shena, Xavier & Detroit dance royalty Ann Saunderson all raising the temperature on vocal duties.
The single shines brightly once again with Full Intention, Kizzmo & Focus providing the re-works. Very early DJ support has come in from Kaiserdisco, Philippe Zdar (Cassius), Tedd Patterson, Jean Paul Ghetto & Joyce Muniz to name a few and with it already a Traxsource Top 10 entry it’s easy to see and hear this becoming a SS16 anthem.
Michael Gray is one of the most respected and in-demand artists currently on the global dance music scene. he enjoyed worldwide success on the back of his massive single The Weekend feat Shena reaching #7 in the UK and # 1 in Poland. It took the enjoyed similar chart success around the world.
The single’s crossover appeal was cemented when it was used in a number of television commercials, including Honda Cars, the BBC’s Football Focus commercials and just recently in Ugly Betty. Appearances on dozens of compilation releases were the icing on the cake for one of 2004′s biggest tunes…
His second single Borderline feat Shelly Poole again being embraced by both club land and daytime radio, went straight to #12 in the UK charts as the week’s highest new entry. His other singles include Somewhere Beyond featuring Steve Edwards. His last single is called “Missing You” and forthcoming single with Ann Saunderson, Shena & Xavier is called “Walk into the Sun”
Michael co wrote and produced for the band Portobella (Luciana) and landed an album deal with Island Records. He then went on to produce and co write (with James Winchester) for Shena’s solo single “Electro Sexual”. This was used on the film ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’.
Other writing and production credits are with Danielle Senior, Penny Foster, Errol Reid, Kenny Thomas, Decree (Femi Santiago) and new artist Maddy. He has just completed an album with Midnight Mystery Club.
The accomplished producer, DJ and remixer has enjoyed Grammy-nominated success alongside Jon Pearn as world renowned production and remix duo Full Intention; There recent productions have been for top dance labels Defected, OFF, Simma Black, Suara, Toolroom, Rebirth and there own label Full intention Recordings.
In March 2016 they were no.1 on Traxsource for the 3 weeks with their project Soul Asylum ‘Who do you love’ on Low Steppas Simma Black label.
The pair have secured a seemingly non-stop string of successful releases and remixes, escalating the twosome to true global status. They produced numerous huge club and charts hits, nearly all of them becoming all-time classics. Their discography includes such great tunes, like “I Love America”, “I’ll Be Waiting”, Duke “So in love with you”, “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” and Sex-o-Sonique “I Thought It Was You”, to name but a few.
Full Intention have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, like Paloma Faith, Dominica, Jamiroquai, Whitney Houston, Barbara Tucker, Frankie Knuckles, Ella Henderson, Ultra Nate, Robert Owens, Inner City & Purple Disco Machine and not to forget the Grammy nomination for their remix of George Michael’s “Amazing”.
The Weekend
Michael Gray Lyrics
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For the weekend to begin (I)
I'm working, all week long (I)
I dream the days away
I wanna, sing my song (I)
So let the music play
I have to get my kicks, and fly tonight
On Friday night
I need to blow it all away (I)
I can't wait
For the weekend to begin (I)
I can't wait
For the weekend to begin
I make it what I can (I)
I try, I try
I'm shakin' up my plan (I)
And I get by
I'm saving all my soul and all my pain
So I can lose control on Saturday
I'm gonna blow it all away (blow)
I can't wait
For the weekend to begin (I)
I can't wait
For the weekend to begin (I)
I can't wait
For the weekend to begin
For the weekend to begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
I can't wait, for the weekend to begin
I've got to get my fix, and fly tonight
And when the clock strikes six
On Friday night
I'm gonna blow it all away (blow)
I can't wait, for the weekend to begin (I)
I can't, I can't wait, for the weekend to begin (I)
I can't, I can't wait, for the weekend to begin (I)
The lyrics to Michael Gray's 'The Weekend' captures the anticipation and excitement of waiting for the weekend to begin after a long week of work. The singer is looking forward to letting loose and having a good time with friends and music. He dreams of Friday night when he can finally blow off steam, leaving behind the stress and monotony of the week. He wants to experience the freedom of the weekend and escape from the daily routine.
The lyrics suggest that the weekend is a time to be free, to let go of one's worries and have fun. It is a time to make new plans and try different things. The weekend is a healing experience, one that recharges one's soul and makes life worth living. The singer cannot wait for the weekend to begin, and the repetition of the phrase emphasizes the eagerness and longing he feels for Friday night.
Overall, the song is an anthem for those who live for the weekend and cherish it as a time to be free and creative.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait
For the weekend to begin (I)
The singer is eagerly waiting for the weekend to start, as they are tired of working all week long and want to have fun.
I'm working, all week long (I)
The singer spends their weekdays at work, which makes them look forward to the weekend.
I dream the days away
The singer seems to be daydreaming while they count down the days to the weekend.
I wanna, sing my song (I)
The artist wants to express themselves and do what they love to do, which is to sing.
So let the music play
The artist wants to enjoy music and have a good time during the weekend.
I have to get my kicks, and fly tonight
The singer feels the need to have fun and release some energy, especially come Friday.
And when the clock strikes six
On Friday night
The singer is looking forward to starting the weekend from Friday evening when they can finally unwind.
I need to blow it all away (I)
The artist wants to let loose and release all their stress and worries during the weekend.
I make it what I can (I)
The artist tries to enjoy their life as much as possible and make the most of their free time.
I'm shakin' up my plan (I)
The artist is willing to change their routine and explore new things to make the weekend more exciting.
And I get by
The singer manages to cope up with the stress of work by having the weekend to look forward to.
I'm saving all my soul and all my pain
The artist is holding onto their emotions and feelings from the weekdays, so they can release them fully on the weekend.
So I can lose control on Saturday
The singer intends to have fun and let go of any restraints on Saturdays.
I'm gonna blow it all away (blow)
The singer wants to release all their energy and have the time of their life during the weekend.
I can't wait, for the weekend to begin
The singer is looking forward to the weekend, where they can forget their work-related worries and enjoy their free time.
Begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
Begin
The repetition of the word 'Begin' reinforces the artist's eagerness for the weekend to start.
I've got to get my fix, and fly tonight
The artist reiterates their desire to have fun and enjoy their life to the fullest during the weekend.
I can't, I can't wait, for the weekend to begin (I)
The repeated use of 'I can't wait' emphasizes the singer's excitement over the upcoming weekend.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Lawrence Irvin, Sally Still, Michael Gray, Oliver Cheatham, Kevin McCord
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@javieryokozuna930
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I'm workin' all week long
I dream the days away
I wanna sing my song
So let the music play
I have to get my kicks and fly tonight
And when the clock strikes 6 on Friday night
I need to blow it all away
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't, I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I make it what I can, I try, I try
I'm shakin' up my plan and I get by
I'm savin' all my soul and all my pain
So I can lose control on Saturday
I'm gonna blow it all away
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
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@djjay-kay7636
20 years later still a banger❤
@NostalgiCrazy
A decade later and it's still one of the best house tracks ever :D
@jonasharrison3407
O primeiro house a gente nunca esquece
@davorfordren2097
Couldn t agree more!
@jesusvera7941
two decates later, and its one of my favorite songs.
@Utogonist
You still alive 5 years later?
@TheLood
Those were the times
@camilorestrepo625
This song makes me feel sad and happy at the same time
@PSBelectronica
I resonate with this - I feel bittersweet because I can't believe it's been 20 years since I listened to that as an elementary school student! 🥲
@javieryokozuna930
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I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I'm workin' all week long
I dream the days away
I wanna sing my song
So let the music play
I have to get my kicks and fly tonight
And when the clock strikes 6 on Friday night
I need to blow it all away
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't, I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I make it what I can, I try, I try
I'm shakin' up my plan and I get by
I'm savin' all my soul and all my pain
So I can lose control on Saturday
I'm gonna blow it all away
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
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