The band had gone through numerous line-up changes over the years, but singer Ryan Kepke and Joe Nixon (drums) performed on every release, while Jeremiah Brown (bass) played on all except their final album, Far From Nowhere. This was their first release without Tooth and Nail Records, which they left, not for religious reasons, but merely because their contract had finished and the band felt the need for a change. Far From Nowhere was released on SideOneDummy Records in the summer of 2003.
The band was particularly successful in the Christian punk scene in the late 90s and early 2000s and toured alongside their peers, both secular and Christian (most notably bands such as Face to Face and MxPx, respectively). They also played certain legs of the Vans Warped Tour in 2003.
Friday Night
Slick Shoes Lyrics
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You want to hang out with your friend's cause you've had it up to here.
School just started and you wonder to yourself,
"What does it all mean and where's my head?"
You've got a lot to think about and the weekends the only time to clear your head.
So let's go hang out and forget about everything.
Time's running short but we'll make the best of it.
Things will be alright, alright.
Cause it's Friday night.
This song by Slick Shoes is all about the feeling of relief that comes with the onset of the weekend. In the opening lines, the band paints the picture of someone who's had a tough week and is looking forward to some time off to clear their head. They want to spend time with their friends and have a good time, forgetting about any of the worries or stressors that may have been weighing them down.
As the song progresses, the feeling of excitement and joy at the arrival of the weekend only grows stronger. The line "Time's running short but we'll make the best of it" speaks to the urgency of making the most of the brief window of time when we're free from responsibility and able to focus on having fun.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity. It serves as a reminder that, no matter how difficult our week may have been, we always have the weekend to look forward to - a time when we can relax and let loose with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Friday night.
The day of the week is Friday, which signals to the singer that it's time to unwind and have fun.
You want to hang out with your friend's cause you've had it up to here.
This person is feeling frustrated or overwhelmed and desires to spend time with their friends to relax and let go of any stress.
School just started and you wonder to yourself,
The singer is reflecting on the start of the school year and possibly questioning if the stress from school is worth it.
Will this year be like the last?
The artist is uncertain if their school year will be similar to previous years and if they will experience the same challenges and struggles.
Or will you standout?
The artist has a desire to stand out from their peers, to be successful and achieve something noteworthy.
Now I'm standing here alone
The singer is alone at the moment and potentially feeling isolated or left out from their friend group on this Friday night.
Wondering where you went
The singer is questioning where their friend(s) went and why they haven't come to hang out yet.
Someone said they went to this show
The artist heard a rumor that their friend(s) went to a particular show or event.
But you can't find them, you don't know
The artist is having trouble locating their friend(s) and is feeling lost or unsure of what to do next.
If there's something going on
The artist is curious if their friend(s) are doing something fun or exciting without them.
Tell me where, tonight I want to belong
The singer is expressing their desire to be included in the fun and is asking for help in finding where their friend(s) are so they can feel like they belong.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MUSIC COPYRIGHT CONSULTANT GRP, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JULIAN ADDERLEY, NAT, JR ADDERLEY
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Brendan Fisher
I was digging through my old CD collection this week and found my Atticus: Dragging the Lake compilation album. Put it on in the car stereo. This song has been on repeat ever since!! I forgot how good this was!! It's probably been 10+ years since I last listened to this.
I'm the Grinch that stole Christmas
Fuck! I remember that CD. I dont even know if I have it anymore. I remember buying that CD in 2002.
courtney aposik
I can’t believe there’s only three comments. I miss this band. So much nostalgia
John Doe
Friday night, let's go, let's all have some fun fun fun tonight, alright, here we go, here we go tonight! ^_^
Hecatombe
uwu
bianojc1
muito foda essa musica
Woodyoodyoow
Middle school nostalgia checkin' in...
Missing Since Monday
Such a good song! We play late 90s / early 2000s style pop punk! Check us out if you have a minute :)
anarchy_inthe_pa
Fitting! Where DID my summer go?!
JD P
is a cool song when im exciting on friday evening since years!