Saturday Night At The Parties
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics


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Workin' overtime
Just to keep myself from getting sacked
Well I don't like my job
Tell the boss to shove it

I ain't goin' back
Just like Gene Vincent
I'm longing to prove
I know what I need this time

Me and my girl together
Yeah
Saturday night
Oh yeah

Saturday night
Lookin' at my watch
Tappin' my fingers
Wishin' time would fly

Gonna look so sharp
She and I will turn some heads as we walk by
And just like Vermeer
I wait for still life to move out of my mind

Tonight
I might suddenly all feel better
Saturday night
Oh yeah

Saturday night
Ow
And I feel like the rain on the edge of a rhyme
On the streets I'll shine

Forever in an instant
Saturday night
Oh yeah
Saturday night

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday night
Crossin' off the days in my brain
Gonna get it good
Gonna get it right

Ain't it just like Verlaine
To be dancin' in the streets
I know what I need this time
Me and my girl together

Oh yeah Saturday night
Oh yeah Saturday night
Saturday night
Oh yeah

Alright
Alright
Oh yeah
Alright

Alright
Oh oh oh




Oh
Saturday night

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from the song "Saturday Night At The Parties" by Peter Björn And John are about the longing for a moment of escape from the monotony of work life. The song starts by highlighting the singer's dissatisfaction with their job, expressing their desire to quit and move on to something better. The reference to Gene Vincent, a rock and roll singer from the 50s, reinforces the idea of rebellion against the status quo. The chorus then focuses on the upcoming Saturday night, presenting it as a much-needed break from the routine of the workweek. The singer is excited about the prospect of spending the night with their significant other, knowing they'll turn heads as they walk together. The reference to Vermeer, a Dutch painter from the 17th century, is interesting as it suggests the singer is waiting for something magical and captivating to happen, as if they expect their Saturday night to be a work of art. The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the singer's eagerness to escape mundane reality and experience something special.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was not included in any of the band's studio albums. Instead, it was released as a single and later included in the compilation album "Rarities." Another fact is that it features a collaboration with Andrew Wyatt, the lead singer of the band Miike Snow, who co-wrote the song. Furthermore, the music video for this song was directed by the Swedish film director Andreas Öhman and shot in Stockholm, capturing the city's nightlife and youthful energy. The song's lyrics have been compared to those of Bruce Springsteen, who often sang about working-class struggles and the desire for escape. Another interesting fact is that Peter Björn And John are a Swedish indie pop band known for their 2006 hit single "Young Folks," which featured the whistling hook that became their signature sound. The band formed in 1999 and has released nine studio albums to date. The lyrics to this song were primarily written by Peter Morén, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, who has released several solo albums as well. Overall, "Saturday Night At The Parties" is a catchy and relatable song that captures the universal desire for a moment of escape and excitement.


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Line by Line Meaning

Workin' overtime
Putting in extra effort at work


Just to keep myself from getting sacked
Working to avoid losing my job


Well I don't like my job
Not enjoying my job


Tell the boss to shove it
Quit the job in a rude manner


I ain't goin' back
Not returning to that job


Just like Gene Vincent
Similar to Gene Vincent's perspective


I'm longing to prove
Desiring to prove myself


I know what I need this time
Having a clear idea of what I require


Me and my girl together
With my partner by my side


Yeah
Expressing agreement


Saturday night
The upcoming night of the week


Oh yeah
Excitement over the upcoming night


Saturday night
Referring to the same upcoming night


Lookin' at my watch
Checking the time


Tappin' my fingers
Nervously tapping fingers


Wishin' time would fly
Wanting time to pass quickly


Gonna look so sharp
Planning to dress fashionably


She and I will turn some heads as we walk by
Attracting attention with my partner


And just like Vermeer
In a similar way to Vermeer's art


I wait for still life to move out of my mind
Hoping to escape from stagnant thoughts


Tonight
On this specific night


I might suddenly all feel better
Possibly experiencing a positive shift in emotions


Ow
Expressing sudden pain or excitement


And I feel like the rain on the edge of a rhyme
Experiencing a feeling of poetic inspiration


On the streets I'll shine
Looking particularly good in public


Forever in an instant
Feeling as though a wonderful moment will last forever


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday night
The nights that lead up to Saturday


Crossin' off the days in my brain
Mentally marking off days on a calendar


Gonna get it good
Expecting a fun experience on Saturday


Gonna get it right
Resolving to have a successful night


Ain't it just like Verlaine
Similar to Verlaine's poetry


To be dancin' in the streets
Celebrating in public


I know what I need this time
Having a clear idea of what I require


Me and my girl together
With my partner by my side


Oh yeah Saturday night
Excitement over the upcoming night


Alright
Expression of satisfaction


Oh oh oh
Vocalization of excitement


Oh
Vocalization of emotion


Saturday night
Referring to the same upcoming night




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY SPARKS

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