Friday Night
P.A.M.O Lyrics
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My paycheck’s in my pocket and I’ve got a lot of cash to spend
I know I’m gonna hear about it soon as I get home
’Cause you don’t like me goin’ out and leavin’ you alone
I wish you’d try to understand I need this time with my best friends
You’re gonna have to realize this isn’t gonna change
I don’t think it’s too much to ask a six-for-one exchange
Need my toe-tappin’ knee-slappin’ every Friday night with the boys
And cut it back to once a month and maybe swap some days around
Well Johnny’s busy Saturdays and Jeff and Jim are too
And Sundays we are all tied up with so much stuff to do
Tonight’s the only night we’ve got to have some fun and hit the town
Stop puttin’ on the pressure ‘cause it isn’t gonna work
I’m sorry, babe, but you can’t make me out to be a jerk
Need my scene-stealin’ free-wheelin’ every Friday night with the boys
I’m gonna tell you one more time so darlin’ don’t be getting mad
I know that you’re their momma but remember I’m their dad
I want to give them all the time my father never had
Tonight we’ll see a movie and go out for ice cream when we’re done
Or maybe eat some pizza and then hit the arcade just for fun
If I should wait for twenty years by then they’ll all be gone
So I’ll just thank the Lord above that we all get along
There’s nothing in the world as good as spending time with my three sons
You’ll never have to worry ‘cause we’re always home by ten
We never look for trouble we’re just being manly men
Just my side-splittin’ seed-spittin’ every Friday night with my boys
I want that noise-makin’ treat-takin’ every Friday night with my boys
I need my kid-shovin’ son-lovin’ every Friday night with my boys
The lyrics to P.A.M.O's song Friday Night revolve around the singer's need for some time off with his friends on a Friday night, which his partner disapproves of. He justifies his need for this time, highlighting how he works hard during the week and needs the time to unwind with his friends. He notes that his partner is always home with their kids and often busy with different tasks on the weekends, whereas Friday night is his only chance to catch up with his friends. He suggests they compromise and he can spend Friday nights with his friends, and they can have other family activities on other days, so as not to completely cut off from spending time with his family. The singer emphasizes the importance of spending time with his sons, giving them the fatherly attention that he never received himself. Despite his partner's reservations, he insists on having a good time with his friends through the phrase "I need my kid-shovin' son-lovin' every Friday night with my boys."
The lyrics to Friday Night showcases a delicate balance between personal time for oneself and spending time with family. The singer understands the importance of familial bonds and his responsibility towards his children. He does not completely dismiss his partner's concerns but does not want to give up on his own interests and hobbies for the sake of his partner. Therefore there is a need for a balance in the time and attention given to both. The song also highlights the significance of friendship and how it is essential to devote time to maintain those relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s Friday afternoon another busy week has reached an end
It's the end of a productive week and I'm finally getting some time off.
My paycheck’s in my pocket and I’ve got a lot of cash to spend
I have some extra money to enjoy myself with my friends tonight.
I know I’m gonna hear about it soon as I get home
My partner doesn't like me going out without them, and they will express their feelings soon.
’Cause you don’t like me goin’ out and leavin’ you alone
My partner feels burdened by our family responsibilities and is insecure when I go out without them.
I wish you’d try to understand I need this time with my best friends
I value my friendships and need some time to nurture them.
You’re gonna have to realize this isn’t gonna change
I'm not willing to compromise on spending time with my friends.
I don’t think it’s too much to ask a six-for-one exchange
I believe it's fair to spend one night a week with my friends in exchange for the other six nights with my family.
Need my toe-tappin’ knee-slappin’ every Friday night with the boys
I crave the excitement and camaraderie of spending Friday nights with my male friends.
Don’t even try to tell me that I’m gonna have to tone it down
I won't compromise on the level of fun I have with my friends on Friday nights.
And cut it back to once a month and maybe swap some days around
Reducing the frequency or changing the day of the week won't be enough to satisfy my need for Friday nights with my friends.
Well Johnny’s busy Saturdays and Jeff and Jim are too
My friends have other commitments and can only make Fridays work for our get-togethers.
And Sundays we are all tied up with so much stuff to do
We all have family obligations on Sundays, so Fridays are the only night that works for us.
Tonight’s the only night we’ve got to have some fun and hit the town
Friday is the only night when all my friends and I are available to hang out.
Stop puttin’ on the pressure ‘cause it isn’t gonna work
My partner trying to pressure me to stay home on Fridays won't change my mind about spending time with my friends.
I’m sorry, babe, but you can’t make me out to be a jerk
I won't let my partner make me feel guilty for wanting to spend time with my friends.
I’m gonna tell you one more time so darlin’ don’t be getting mad
I'm going to try to explain to my partner once again why it's important for me to hang out with my friends on Fridays.
I know that you’re their momma but remember I’m their dad
As their father, I want to spend some quality time with my sons.
I want to give them all the time my father never had
I want to be more present in my sons' lives, the way my own father wasn't with me.
Tonight we’ll see a movie and go out for ice cream when we’re done
I have plans to do some fun and innocent activities with my sons after hanging out with my friends.
Or maybe eat some pizza and then hit the arcade just for fun
We might also play some videogames at the arcade together, making happy memories.
If I should wait for twenty years by then they’ll all be gone
I want to make the most of the time I have with my sons while they are still young.
So I’ll just thank the Lord above that we all get along
I'm grateful that my sons and I have a good relationship and can enjoy spending time together.
There’s nothing in the world as good as spending time with my three sons
There's nothing more fulfilling to me than bonding with my children.
You’ll never have to worry ‘cause we’re always home by ten
I will make sure my sons get enough rest and that we all come home at a decent hour.
We never look for trouble we’re just being manly men
We don't engage in any dangerous or unethical activities when we hang out on Fridays, just wholesome fun.
Just my side-splittin’ seed-spittin’ every Friday night with the boys
I look forward to weekly get-togethers with my friends that entail a lot of laughter and joy.
I want that noise-makin’ treat-takin’ every Friday night with my boys
I want to indulge in some lively and delicious weekend activities with my sons.
I need my kid-shovin’ son-lovin’ every Friday night with my boys
I need to spend some quality time with my sons and take care of them in fun ways on Fridays.
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Written by: Danny Davids
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