Royal Republic is a Swedish rock band formed in Malmö in late 2007. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Royal Republic is a Swedish rock band formed in Malmö in late 2007. The band consists of guitarist/lead singer Adam Grahn, guitarist Hannes Irengård, bass guitarist Jonas Almén and drummer Per Andreasson.

In late 2008 the band began recording their first album at Beach House Studios in Malmö, Sweden, with producer Anders Hallbäck. The album was completed in 2009 and all songs were mixed at ToyTown Studios by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Europe, Def Leppard, Backyard Babies, Deathstars, etc.).

In 2009 Royal Republic signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia and a record deal with Bonnier Amigo Music. The first single, All Because of You was released in September 2009 and is currently being aired on Swedish radio stations, including Sveriges Radio and Bandit Rock. Their debut album, We Are the Royal was released in Sweden in February 2010 and was well received by critics, fans and rock radio. Their second album was released on on the 24th of August of 2012.

Official website: www.wearetheroyal.com

Weekend-Man
Royal Republic Lyrics

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I'm not a hippie
Just getting stoned
Take me back and do it slow
Polish the rocket
Sound the alarm
Time to get this party on

Last one standing when it's over

Hey now, don't look down
I'm taking over this town
Want you to understand
I am the Weekend-Man
Oh no, roshambo
I'm taking over the show
Want you to understand
I am the Weekend-Man

Passed out in London
Awoke in Dubai
And I don't have an alibi
Say halleluja
Hip Hip Hurray
Baby, back on side again

Last one standing when it's over
Hey now, don't look down
I'm taking over this town
Want you to understand
I am the Weekend-Man
Oh no, roshambo
I'm taking over show
Want you to understand
I am the Weekend-Man

I am the Weekend-Man

I am the Weekend-Man

Don't go wasting all your sober
Hey now, don't look down
I'm taking over this town
Want you to understand
I am the Weekend-Man
Oh no, roshambo
I'm taking over the show
And you don't understand
I am the Weekend-Man

By popular demand
I am the Weekend-Man
I'm the one that gets you banned
I am the Weekend-Man
I'm eating up your pension plan
I am the Weekend-Man
If you're the drummer of my band
You are the Weekend-Man
Tuesday's getting out of hand
I am the Weekend-Man
And I'm very pleased you meet you, ma'am
I am the Weekend-Man
Who the hell is Peter Pan?
I am the Weekend-Man

Off to Never-Never Land
I am the Weekend-Man

Overall Meaning

The song "Weekend-Man" by Royal Republic is all about reveling in the weekend and taking the opportunity to party hard. The lyrics convey a sense of wild abandon, with the singer declaring himself the Weekend-Man and describing how he goes from one party to another without restraint. The first verse begins with the admission that he's not a hippie, but he still likes to get stoned. He then urges someone to take him back and take things slow while they "polish the rocket" and "sound the alarm" for a party. The chorus proclaims that he's the last one standing when the weekend is over and that he's taking over the town, emphasizing that he is the Weekend-Man. The next verse describes how he passed out in London, woke up in Dubai, and has no alibi for his wild weekend. He then celebrates his return to form by proclaiming "Hallelujah" and "Hip Hip Hurray," declaring himself back on the side of the party-goers.

The bridge is a repeat of the chorus, but with added lyrics about not wasting soberness and the Weekend-Man's control of the show. The final verse is a playful list of things that the Weekend-Man can do, including getting people banned, eating up pension plans, and going to Never-Never Land. It ends with the singer introducing himself as the Weekend-Man and expressing pleasure at meeting someone new.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not a hippie
Contrary to being a hippie, I am a person who likes to get stoned

Just getting stoned
I partake in the act of smoking marijuana

Take me back and do it slow
Let's slow down and enjoy the moment

Polish the rocket
Prepare for a wild time

Sound the alarm
It's time to start the party

Time to get this party on
Let's begin the festivities

Last one standing when it's over
The person who lasts until the end of the party

Hey now, don't look down
Don't underestimate me

I'm taking over this town
I'm dominating this place

Want you to understand
I need you to comprehend

I am the Weekend-Man
I am the king of the weekend