The project of Shaun Kilfoyle, Minks' moody take on indie pop initially dre… Read Full Bio ↴The project of Shaun Kilfoyle, Minks' moody take on indie pop initially drew comparisons to the Cure, New Order, and My Bloody Valentine. Little was known about the group until the April 2010 release of their first single, Funeral Song, by Captured Tracks, also home to the like-minded Wild Nothing. That summer, the band returned with the single Ophelia, which revealed a softer side to Minks' music. Live shows (for which the band expanded to a six-piece) with Veronica Falls and labelmates Cosmetics and Blank Dogs increased buzz around the band, culminating with the release of Minks' debut album, By the Hedge, in January 2011. Vocalist Amalie Bruun left the group to join Ex Cops and Kilfoyle refined Minks' music into a sleeker, breezier sound. While staying at Long Island's East End, he was inspired by a decrepit beachfront estate named Tides End; it became the namesake of Minks' 2013 album, which Kilfoyle recorded with producer/engineer Mark Verbos.
Biography by Heather Phares

Weekenders
Minks Lyrics

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A Saturday beach day
Here with your cousins and friends
A bottle of Budweiser
Sit's in the sunburnt sand
We're hours from the suburbs
Far from the pools
Step in the ocean where everything's cool
Forget about weekdays in 1982

You know you don't see the same things we do
And today, the sun is gonna shine
A Saturday beach day
With girls in their summer tans
On the jetty with your best friend
And a newspaper as a fan
There's sand in your sandwich and
Sand in your hair
We're catching a buzz from the ocean air
Baby forget about weekdays in 1992
You know you don't see the same things we do
And today, the sun is gonna shine

Forget about weekdays in 2022
You know you don't see the same things we do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Minks's song "Weekenders" evoke a nostalgic summer day at the beach, where the singer is surrounded by their cousins and friends, enjoying the carefree atmosphere. The mention of a bottle of Budweiser and sitting in sunburnt sand adds to the imagery of relaxation and taking in the sunny day. The lyrics suggest that they are far away from the suburbs and the pools, indicating a temporary escape from the familiar and mundane. Instead, they step into the ocean, where everything feels cool and refreshing, symbolizing a break from the daily routine.

The song continues to paint a picture of a specific time period and setting. The mention of "weekdays in 1982" and "weekdays in 1992" highlights a specific era, offering a glimpse into the past. The lyrics capture the essence of embracing the present moment and forgetting the responsibilities of everyday life. Though the song jumps forward to "weekdays in 2022," it maintains the message that their experiences at the beach are unique and cannot be fully understood by others.

Overall, the lyrics of "Weekenders" by Minks celebrate the simple joy and freedom found in the escape of a beach day, capturing both the atmosphere and the sense of detachment from everyday life.

Line by Line Meaning

A Saturday beach day
Enjoying a day at the beach on a Saturday

Here with your cousins and friends
Being surrounded by family and friends

A bottle of Budweiser
Having a bottle of Budweiser to drink

Sits in the sunburnt sand
Placing the bottle in the hot sand

We're hours from the suburbs
Being far away from the residential areas

Far from the pools
Not near the swimming pools

Step in the ocean where everything's cool
Entering the ocean for a refreshing experience

Forget about weekdays in 1982
Not thinking about the regular work days in the year 1982

You know you don't see the same things we do
Realizing that others have different perspectives and experiences

And today, the sun is gonna shine
Expecting a sunny and bright day

With girls in their summer tans
Being surrounded by girls with tanned skin due to the summer sun