Another Saturday Night
Sam Cooke Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Sam Cooke's song "Another Saturday Night" express the feeling of loneliness and the desire for companionship. Despite having some money after getting paid, the singer laments not having anyone to talk to. He recounts how he has been in town for a month and has seen many girls but has not had any luck in meeting them. The frustration and desperation come through in the song's lyrics, as the singer wishes for someone to ease his loneliness.
The second verse of the song further highlights the singer's predicament. Another man tells him about his sister, who the singer hopes will help him spend his money and provide him with some company. However, to his disappointment, the sister turns out to be unattractive and not what he was hoping for. The song ends with the singer expressing his disappointment and stating that if he doesn't find someone soon, he will have to leave town.
Overall, the song provides a glimpse into the loneliness and desperation that can come with not having companionship. The lyrics are relatable and express the universal desire for human connection and the sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Another Saturday night that I ain't got nobody
It's another lonely weekend with no companion in sight
I got some money 'cause I just got paid
Although I am alone, at least I have some cash in my wallet
Now, how I wish I had someone to talk to
All this money feels pointless without someone to share it with
I'm in an awful way, dig this
I'm feeling terrible and it's really hitting me hard
I got in town a month ago
I arrived in town only a month ago
I seen a lotta girls since then
I have seen many pretty girls around here
If I could meet 'em, I could get 'em
I'm confident that I could charm them and win them over
But as yet I haven't met 'em
Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to introduce myself yet
That's why I'm in the shape I'm in
This is the reason why I feel so down and sad
Now, another fella told me
Someone else recently informed me
He had a sister who looked just fine
He mentioned that his sister is beautiful
Instead of being my deliverance
I had hoped that she could be my savior from loneliness
She had a strange resemblance
But unfortunately, she reminded me quite a bit of
To a cat named Frankenstein
A scary and unappealing creature
Here it is, another weekend
Once again, it's the end of the week
I ain't got nobody
I am still alone, without any company
Man if I was back home, I'd be swingin'
If I were back in my hometown, I would be having a great time
Two chicks on my arm, aww yeah
I would have the attention of two attractive women, enjoying my company
Listen to me, huh
I am telling you the truth
It's hard on a fella
It is difficult for a guy
When he don't know his way around
Especially when he is unfamiliar with the area
If I don't find me a honey
If I don't find a sweet and attractive girl soon
To help me spend my money
To enjoy my time and spend my cash on fun things
I'm gonna have to blow this town
I will have to leave and start fresh somewhere else
Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody
Once again, it's a lonely Saturday evening with no one by my side
sounding mighty good
The music is really enjoyable right now
one more time
Let's sing it all together one more time
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke
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@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 oneΒ who knew the lyrics to the whole song! The rest of the group just looked at us with surprise andΒ gaveΒ us a big round of applause after we finished the song as they all just listened to the two of us sing.Β 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.Β It's aΒ memory that will stay with me forever. RIP Sam Cooke. A tremendous talentΒ taken far too soon!Β 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!
@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!!!!β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
@mgtn448
Yes... β€