The band are best known for their singles "5 O'Clock" and "Saturday", and for their covers of Spirit of the West's "Home For a Rest" and AC/DC's "Long Way to the Top". In addition, the band recently hit it big with the single "Lost," which was featured in the promos for the NBC television show The Black Donnelly's. Their single Animal was featured on the soundtrack of the hit video games Burnout 3: Takedown and MX vs. ATV Unleashed.
The band's name comes from the occupation of the Campbell brothers prior to forming the band; they were mixing mortar and carrying bricks for bricklayers. The band was influenced by traditional Scottish music as well as hard rock groups like AC/DC. The Mudmen have opened for many bands, including ZZ Top, Tool, Dropkick Murphys and Bowling for Soup as well as fellow Canadians Nickelback, Sum 41 and The Guess Who.
The Mudmen have toured in Canada, the United States and Great Britain. The band has three albums, Mudmen (2000), Overrated (2003) and Defending the Kingdom (2005). Six Mudmen videos have been produced and shown on MuchMusic. As of 2005, the band is touring throughout Canada and are have released their third (October 11th) album Defending the Kingdom and are working on a live DVD.
Saturday
Mudmen Lyrics
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tuesday you try to avoid
wednesday you dont have a clue
thursday they laughin at you
thank god its friday
thank god its friday
the means saturday is on the way
you know i'll give it a shot i'll tear my way through
saturday
saturday
monday they feast on your heart
tuesday you're playing your part
wednesday it gets harder to scream
thursday they crush all your dreams
thank go its friday
thank god it's friday
the means saturday is on the way
through the confusion i'll fade away
you know i'll give it a shot i'll tear my way through
saturday
saturday
monday you roll the dice
tuesday you fall through the ice
wednesday you're coming to terms
thursday the nightmare returns
thank god its friday
thank god its friday
the means saturday is on the way
through the confusion i'll fade away
you know i'll give it a shot i'll tear my way through
saturday
saturday
the means saturday is on the way
through the confusion i'll fade away
you know i'll give it a shot i'll tear my way through
saturday
saturday
The lyrics to Mudmen's song "Saturday" describe the struggles of the week leading up to the anticipated weekend. The song uses each day of the week to represent a different emotion or obstacle that must be overcome before reaching Saturday. Monday is characterized by paranoia, while Tuesday is a day to avoid. Wednesday is a day of confusion, and Thursday sees others laughing at the singer. Finally, thank god it's Friday, which means Saturday is on the way. Despite these obstacles, the singer is determined to "tear [their] way through" and fade away from the confusion. The repetition of the phrase "thank god it's Friday" emphasizes the relief that comes with the end of the workweek and the anticipation of the freedom that comes with the weekend.
The song speaks to the struggles and stress of the workweek and the relief that comes with the weekend. The idea that each day represents a different struggle is relatable to many listeners. The repetition of the phrase "thank god it's Friday" emphasizes the universal feeling of looking forward to the weekend after a long workweek. The song's overall message is one of perseverance and determination to make it through the workweek and enjoy the weekend.
Line by Line Meaning
monday you're paranoid
On Mondays, you are constantly worried and anxious
tuesday you try to avoid
On Tuesdays, you try to stay away from anything that could cause stress or anxiety
wednesday you dont have a clue
On Wednesdays, you feel lost and unsure of what to do next
thursday they laughin at you
On Thursdays, people are mocking and ridiculing you
thank god its friday
The end of the workweek is finally here and you can relax
thank god its friday
You are grateful that the week is over and you can take a break
the means saturday is on the way
Friday marks the start of the weekend and Saturday is just around the corner
through the confusion i'll fade away
As you look forward to the weekend, the stresses of the week begin to fade away
you know i'll give it a shot i'll tear my way through
You are determined to make the most of your weekend and push through any obstacles
saturday
The much-anticipated day of the week when you can relax and enjoy yourself
saturday
A reminder that Saturday is the reward for making it through the week
monday they feast on your heart
On Mondays, others take advantage of your vulnerability and prey on your emotions
tuesday you're playing your part
On Tuesdays, you are going through the motions and doing what is expected of you
wednesday it gets harder to scream
As the week wears on, it becomes harder to express yourself and speak up
thursday they crush all your dreams
On Thursdays, others are actively tearing down your aspirations and ambitions
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iAlex Lambert
Haven’t thought of this song in at least 15 years then bam it came to me loud and clear in my head this Saturday at the gym so I looked it up here and I wasn’t disappointed one bit!!
LeadMe2TheBliss
Love this band
Lisa Selleck
Mudmen is fucken awesome 😎 😆
The Winston Slip
The first music video I ever saw.
Daniel Sullivan
Mudmen