Thank goodness it's friday
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley Lyrics
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(Ansley Fleetwood)
Well, it's Friday afternoon and the sun's goin' down
Let's punch up a beer drinkin' song
This ole a honky tonk is where I'm gonna be
I'll be a roarin' here all night long.
Now I'm ready to blow off some steam
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
If it came more than once a week.
I got my pickup full of gas and a cooler full of beer
And a half pint under the seat
Got my levi jacket and my best blue jeans
And a darlin' snuggled up to me.
Some think it's wrong to boogie woogie all night long
But I know that's how tonight's gonna be
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
Ff it came more than once a week
--- Instrumental ---
Yeah, the sun's goin' down and the moon's comin' out
It's gonna be a hell raisin' night
There'll be some dancin' and singin' and lovin' and drinkin'
At least one real good fight.
This honky tonk sure ain't a fancy place
But stick around there'll be a plenty to see
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
If it came more than once a week.
I got my pickup full of gas and a cooler full of beer
And a half pint under the seat
Got my levi jacket and my best blue jeans
And a darlin' snuggled up to me.
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
If it came more than once a week...
The song "Thank Goodness It's Friday" by Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley is a classic honky-tonk anthem that celebrates the anticipation and joy of the weekend. The lyrics express the singer's excitement for Friday afternoon, as he is ready to let loose and have a good time after a hard week's work. The chorus repeats the sentiment that if Friday came more than once a week, they would be dead, emphasizing the importance of the weekend as a time for relaxation and enjoyment.
The song sets the scene in a honky-tonk bar, where the singer plans to spend the night partying. He describes having a pickup truck filled with gas and a cooler full of beer, ready for a night of fun. He mentions having his favorite jacket, jeans, and a companion by his side, highlighting the atmosphere of adventure and romance.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of societal expectations and judgment. While some might criticize the choice to "boogie woogie all night long," the singer knows that it's going to be a wild night. The honky-tonk may not be a fancy place, but it promises an eventful evening filled with dancing, singing, loving, drinking, and even the possibility of a fight.
Overall, "Thank Goodness It's Friday" captures the thrill and freedom associated with the end of the workweek and the excitement of spending a night out at a honky-tonk bar. It celebrates the simple pleasures and escapism that the weekend brings, as well as the sense of community that can be found in such establishments.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's Friday afternoon and the sun's goin' down
The work week is ending and the day is winding down
Let's punch up a beer drinkin' song
Let's play a lively song about drinking beer
This ole a honky tonk is where I'm gonna be
I will be spending my evening at this old honky tonk
I'll be a roarin' here all night long.
I plan to have a great time and make a lot of noise throughout the night
Well, I've been paid for hard week's work
I have received my payment for working hard all week
Now I'm ready to blow off some steam
I am eager to release some tension and have fun
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
We are grateful it's Friday, as we wouldn't have the energy for this if it happened more often
If it came more than once a week.
If we had to experience this excitement more frequently
I got my pickup full of gas and a cooler full of beer
I have a truck filled with fuel and a cooler stocked with beer
And a half pint under the seat
I also have a small bottle of alcohol hidden beneath the seat
Got my levi jacket and my best blue jeans
I am wearing my favorite denim jacket and my nicest pair of blue jeans
And a darlin' snuggled up to me.
I have a lovely person close to me, enjoying their company
Some think it's wrong to boogie woogie all night long
Some people believe it is inappropriate to dance energetically all night
But I know that's how tonight's gonna be
However, I am certain that tonight will involve lively dancing and enjoyment
Yeah, the sun's goin' down and the moon's comin' out
As the sun sets and the moon rises in the sky
It's gonna be a hell raisin' night
It will be an evening filled with wild, rowdy behavior
There'll be some dancin' and singin' and lovin' and drinkin'
The night will involve dancing, singing, expressing love, and consuming alcohol
At least one real good fight.
There will likely be an intense and entertaining altercation
This honky tonk sure ain't a fancy place
The honky tonk is not a luxurious establishment
But stick around there'll be a plenty to see
However, if you stay, there will be plenty of interesting things to witness
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
We express gratitude for it being Friday, as we wouldn't have the energy for this if it was more frequent
If it came more than once a week.
If we had to experience this excitement and chaos more often
Thank goodness it's Friday but we'd be dead
We are grateful it's Friday, as we wouldn't have the energy for this if it happened more often
If it came more than once a week...
If we had to experience this excitement and chaos more frequently
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