BACKGROUND: Scotland’s greatest poet comes from Ayr. That’s probably not all Stuart has in common with Robbie Burns, but I’m damned if I know what else. Both guys I suppose. Stuart moved up to Glasgow at a tender age, just missing the first Scottish post-punk explosion, and having to wait a few years for the next one. The next few years were spent dabbling in all sorts of nonsense; DJ-ing, promoting concerts, working in a record store, selling bacon door-to-door, running marathons, and trying and abandoning various courses at University, in the days when you were allowed to do that sort of thing. At some point during all this, he seems to have learned to write songs, although I don’t think even he knows the exact point.
NICKNAME(s): Stewpot.
EDUCATION: This serial student never quite consummated his relationship with tertiary education, despite three serious flirtations. Probably will when he’s 60, just to take advantage of campus laundry facilities.
ATTRIBUTES: Competitive; loyal; Diplomatic
PUNCTUALITY: Pretty good. He’ll leave it damn late for planes, trains, gigs etc, but (touch wood) he’ll never miss them.
SAMPLE QUOTE: “Bawbag? It’s a word. You use it. Triple word score. Fifty-four points.”
FINEST MOMENT: Asking Chrissie Hynde whether she knew if Ray Davies had ever heard The Pretenders’ version of “Stop Your Sobbing”. “I should think so,” said Chrissie. “I was married to him.”
MOST LIKELY TO: Don the black and white of Ayr United. Suggest a game of Scrabble. Get the train instead. Have an “idea for the show tonight”. Enter the stage on a motorcycle, despite never having ridden one in his life. Resist getting a mobile phone. Take off his shirt. Go bright red when embarrassed. Run for miles for no apparent reason. Sing in a choir. Identify a tree or bird. Permanently damage his foot kicking a studio wall. Try and knock himself out before a flight. Argue black is white. Wear his pyjamas under his trousers. Stay up all night watching baseball on the telly. Only drink half of his 2nd cup of coffee. Embark on a new dietary regime.
Another Saturday
Stuart Murdoch Lyrics
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And the worldly body wilting
Under weights that can't be lifted
Looks to you for embrace, looks to you for understanding
Understand the things you're asking
It's a slow and subtle dawning of another Saturday
Be good to the one that's near and bow down to the one that's wanting
You'll be ready if you've listened
To the voice heard in prayer, to a steady invitation
Shut your eyes when you're angry
Bow your head when you get lonely on another Saturday
Look ahead with hope and cheer (Look ahead with hope)
Look ahead with raising spirits
'Cause the one that made us wants us to spread joy amongst the living
And though times may be hard (Times, they may be hard)
And the week behind was painful
He won't ask us to shoulder a weight too much to carry on another Saturday
The song "Another Saturday" by Stuart Murdoch takes a deep dive into the chaotic life that we all lead on a typical weekend. In the first verse, the chorus sings about the worldly body wilting under weights that simply can't be lifted. With the chaos around them, they seek solace in understanding and embrace, both of which the person they address can offer. The verse then ends on a melodic note, where the singer says that it's another Saturday, marking the slow and subtle dawn of yet another weekend day, with all its complexities and uncertainties.
The second verse of the song has a more spiritual touch to it. It talks about being good to the one that's near and bow down to the one that's wanting. The lyrics then go on to describe how when the fearless step comes calling, one must be ready if they have listened to the voice heard in prayer, to a steady invitation. The song ends on a positive note, encouraging the listener to look ahead with hope and cheer, and to spread joy among the living, even if times may be hard and the week behind was painful.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another Saturday, I can't see the calm for chaos
It's weekend but I still can't find peace among all the chaos in my life.
And the worldly body wilting
My physical body is exhausted and struggling with the weight of the world.
Under weights that can't be lifted
I'm carrying emotional burdens that are too heavy to take off my mind.
Looks to you for embrace, looks to you for understanding
I need someone's comfort and support to cope up with the problems I have.
Understand the things you're asking
Please be careful with your actions and words, I need your empathy and sensitivity.
It's a slow and subtle dawning of another Saturday
The start of this weekend is a gradual and subtle process that I'm not looking forward to.
Be good to the one that's near and bow down to the one that's wanting
Show kindness to the people next to you and be humble towards those in need.
When the fearless step comes calling
When the moment arrives that requires courage and bravery,
You'll be ready if you've listened
You'll be prepared if you've paid attention
To the voice heard in prayer, to a steady invitation
To the voice of your inner self during prayer, which is the call for stillness and peace.
Shut your eyes when you're angry
When you're upset and frustrated, close your eyes to cool down before reacting.
Bow your head when you get lonely on another Saturday
When you feel alone and isolated, bow your head down as a gesture of hope and faith.
Look ahead with hope and cheer (Look ahead with hope)
Stay positive and optimistic about the future.
Look ahead with raising spirits
Look ahead with the determination to uplift people's spirits.
'Cause the one that made us wants us to spread joy amongst the living
It's the Creator's desire for us to make others happy while living.
And though times may be hard (Times, they may be hard)
Despite encountering difficulties and challenges,
And the week behind was painful
Although the previous week was full of suffering and pain.
He won't ask us to shoulder a weight too much to carry on another Saturday
The Almighty won't burden us with anything beyond what we're capable of handling this weekend.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.