Another Saturday Night
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Another Saturday night that I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way, dig this

I got in town a month ago
I seen a lotta girls since then
If I could meet 'em, I could get 'em
But as yet I haven't met 'em
That's why I'm in the shape I'm in

Another Saturday night that I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way

Now, another fella told me
He had a sister who looked just fine
Instead of being my deliverance
She had a strange resemblance
To a cat named Frankenstein

Here, another Saturday night that I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now, how I wish I had some chick to talk to
I'm in an awful way, yeah

Here it is, another weekend
I ain't got nobody
Man if I was back home, I'd be swingin'
Two chicks on my arm, aww yeah
Listen to me, huh

It's hard on a fella
When he don't know his way around
If I don't find me a honey
To help me spend my money
I'm gonna have to blow this town

Here it's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now, how I wish I had some chick to talk to
I'm in an awful, everybody sing

Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful, one more time

Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now, how I wish I had some chick to talk to




I'm in an awful, sounding mighty good
Another Saturday night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sam & Dave's "Another Saturday Night" capture the loneliness and frustration of being alone on a Saturday night with money in your pocket and nowhere to go. The singer bemoans his lack of a companion to talk to and the fact that, despite being in town for a month, he hasn't met any girls he likes. He even shares a humorous anecdote about a potential love interest who turned out to resemble the monstrous Frankenstein. The repeated refrain emphasizes how he is stuck in a cycle of being alone and longing for companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Another Saturday night that I ain't got nobody
It's Saturday night, but I'm alone and don't have anyone to spend it with.


I got some money 'cause I just got paid
At least I have some money in my pocket because I just got paid from work.


Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to
It would be nice to have someone to share my thoughts and feelings with.


I'm in an awful way, dig this
I'm feeling really down and sad right now.


I got in town a month ago
I arrived in this town about a month ago.


I seen a lotta girls since then
I have noticed a lot of girls around here since I arrived.


If I could meet 'em, I could get 'em
If I could introduce myself to them, I might have a chance of getting to know them better.


But as yet I haven't met 'em
I haven't had the chance to meet any of the girls I've seen around here.


That's why I'm in the shape I'm in
That's why I'm feeling so lonely and sad.


Now, another fella told me
Someone else I know told me recently.


He had a sister who looked just fine
He mentioned that he had a sister who was attractive.


Instead of being my deliverance
Rather than being the solution to my problems.


She had a strange resemblance
She looked oddly similar to someone or something else.


To a cat named Frankenstein
In fact, she looked so strange that he compared her to a monster named Frankenstein's cat.


Now, how I wish I had some chick to talk to
I really wish I had a girl to hang out and chat with.


Here it is, another weekend
Another weekend has arrived.


I ain't got nobody
Still nobody to spend it with, unfortunately.


Man if I was back home, I'd be swingin'
If I were back where I came from, I'd be having a great time socializing and enjoying myself.


Two chicks on my arm, aww yeah
I'd have two girls accompanying me and having fun together.


Listen to me, huh
Pay attention to what I'm saying.


It's hard on a fella
It's tough for a guy in this situation.


When he don't know his way around
Especially when he's still new to the area and doesn't know many people.


If I don't find me a honey
If I don't meet a girl soon.


To help me spend my money
Someone to hang out with and enjoy socializing together, and also share the expenses.


I'm gonna have to blow this town
I might have to leave this place if I don't find someone to socialize with soon.


I'm in an awful, everybody sing
I'm really feeling down and would appreciate some company or support.


Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
Another lonely Saturday night.


Sounding mighty good
The song is sounding great, but I'm still feeling down.


Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
Still wishing for someone to spend my Saturday night with.


Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to
Still hoping to find someone to share my thoughts and feelings with.


I'm in an awful, one more time
Reiterating how terrible I'm feeling.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrRockabilly70

I sang this around the camp fire at a school camp I was on as a 14 year old back in 1984. The music teacher playing an acoustic guitar started to sing it and I was the only one who knew the lyrics to the whole song! The rest of the group just looked at us with surprise and gave us a big round of applause after we finished the song as they all just listened to the two of us sing. Lol My parents were teens in the 50's and I grew up listening to all their records. I've been a rocker ever since. It's a memory that will stay with me forever. RIP Sam Cooke. A tremendous talent taken far too soon! Thank you for uploading this classic song.

@nicero870

That sounds like a beautiful memory.

@MrRockabilly70

@@nicero870 Thank you for your response. It's a wonderful memory that's remained with me my whole life. I wish it was 1984 again, I'd gladly go back and do it all again and leave this Covid hell that I and millions of other people are having to endure.

@charlesroberts3650

Ditto on that beautiful memory!

@nicero870

@@MrRockabilly70 You and me both, Brother.

@ChrisHops22

Awesome story!

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@joycecarroll1754

Just think of all the wonderful music we'd have if Sam Cooke would have lived to be an old man.

@brienluck4783

I agree. It is unfortunate and tragic that he died so young.

@alvinwconstantine72

He still left us lots of great music and memories!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@mgtn448

Yes... ❤

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