"Friday I'm in Love" was nominated for a Grammy Award and won the award for European Viewer's Choice for Best Music Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. The song was written to be a slower number than its upbeat final rendition. While the track was recorded in D major, the commercially released version sounds halfway between D major and E-flat major, half a semitone higher, due to Robert Smith forgetting to turn off the vari-speed on the tape after toying with it before recording. When played live, the song is played in its original intended key as opposed to the one heard on the record.
The track was produced by both David M. Allen and The Cure. Like much of the band's artwork, the single's art was designed and created by guitarist Porl Thompson and with assistance from Andy Vella.
Friday I'm in Love
The Cure Lyrics
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Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday, I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart
Oh, Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday, I'm in love
Saturday, wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday, never hesitate
I don't care if Monday's black
Tuesday, Wednesday, heart attack
Thursday, never looking back
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday you can hold your head
Tuesday, Wednesday, stay in bed
Or Thursday watch the walls instead
It's Friday, I'm in love
Saturday, wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday, never hesitate
Dressed up to the eyes
It's a wonderful surprise
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
Throw out your frown
And just smile at the sound
Sleek as a shriek, spinning 'round and 'round
Always take a big bite
To see you eat in the middle of the night
You can never get enough
Enough of this stuff
It's Friday, I'm in love
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday, I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart
Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday, I'm in love
(Oh)
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
(Oh, oh, whoa, whoa)
The Cure's song "Friday I'm in Love" is a celebratory tune about the joy of Fridays and the excitement of being in love. The lyrics reject the monotony of weekdays and prioritize the weekend, but more importantly, it highlights the power of love in bringing happiness and inspiring spontaneity. The song repeats the phrase "It's Friday, I'm in love," as Robert Smith sings about the ability of love to lift the spirits and make the world a brighter place. The song is not only a declaration of love towards a person but also love for life and the simple pleasures that come with it.
The lyrics of the song also allude to the rejection of societal norms and the rat race of corporate life. The lines, "Monday you can fall apart, Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart, oh Thursday doesn't even start" show how the days of the week can take a toll on people's mental health. Friday is the day to escape from the daily grind and live in the moment. The lyrics also mention dressing up and going out, exploring the world around us, and enjoying little moments like eating in the middle of the night. This song serves as a reminder to look for joy in the small pleasures in life, and that love is something to be celebrated and cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care if Monday's blue
The singer is indifferent towards the events of Monday.
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
The singer is uninterested and uninspired by Tuesday and Wednesday's happenings.
Thursday, I don't care about you
The singer doesn't care about Thursday and regards it as insignificant.
It's Friday, I'm in love
The artist is content and happy because it is Friday.
Monday you can fall apart
The artist acknowledges that Monday can be a rough day.
Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart
The singer is disappointed and affected by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Oh, Thursday doesn't even start
The singer doesn't find anything particularly meaningful or valuable in regards to Thursday.
Saturday, wait
The artist is looking forward to Saturday.
And Sunday always comes too late
The artist is frustrated that Sunday comes too late.
But Friday, never hesitate
The artist is excited for Friday and doesn't want it to take too long to come around again.
Dressed up to the eyes
The singer is dressed to impress.
It's a wonderful surprise
The artist is excited about the positive turn of events.
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
The singer is happy to see that the person they are referring to is in good spirits.
Throw out your frown
The singer advises someone to stop being unhappy or upset.
And just smile at the sound
The singer suggests that the person they are speaking to should smile, possibly due to the positive events that are happening.
Sleek as a shriek, spinning 'round and 'round
The artist is describing something as very stylish and fun, possibly referring to a dance or a fun activity.
Always take a big bite
The artist suggests that one should take big opportunities when they come their way.
It's such a gorgeous sight
The singer is pleased with what is happening.
To see you eat in the middle of the night
The singer is likely referring to a fun and spontaneous night with a loved one or friend.
You can never get enough
The artist is enjoying the moment and wants to keep experiencing it over and over again.
Enough of this stuff
The artist is content with what happened and doesn't need anything else at the moment.
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
Repetition of a fun, lively tune.
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
Continued repetition of a fun, lively tune.
(Oh, oh, whoa, whoa)
Exclamatory outburst signaling the excitement and pleasure of the artist.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Boris Williams, Porl Thompson, Perry Bamonte, Robert James Smith, Simon Johnathon Gallup
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OtisNotibrus
0:33 [Verse 1]
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday, I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday, you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart
Oh, Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday, I'm in love
1:01 [Chorus]
Saturday, wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday, never hesitate
1:12 [Verse 2]
I don't care if Monday's black
Tuesday, Wednesday, heart attack
Thursday, never looking back
It's Friday, I'm in love
1:26 [Instrumental]
1:40 [Verse 3]
Monday, you can hold your head
Tuesday, Wednesday, stay in bed
Or Thursday, watch the walls instead
It's Friday, I'm in love
1:54 [Chorus]
Saturday, wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday, never hesitate
2:06 [Bridge]
Dressed up to the eyes, it's a wonderful surprise
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
Throwing out your frown and just smiling at the sound
As sleek as a sheik spinning round and round
Always take a big bite, it's such a gorgeous sight
To see you eat in the middle of the night
You can never get enough, enough of this stuff
It's Friday, I'm in love
2:33 [Refrain]
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday, I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday, you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart
Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday, I'm in love
@say9a
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday, I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday, you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart
Oh, Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday, I'm in love
[Chorus]
Saturday, wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday, never hesitate
[Verse 2]
I don't care if Monday's black
Tuesday, Wednesday, heart attack
Thursday, never looking back
It's Friday, I'm in love
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Monday, you can hold your head
Tuesday, Wednesday, stay in bed
Or Thursday, watch the walls instead
It's Friday, I'm in love
[Chorus]
Saturday, wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday, never hesitate
[Bridge]
Dressed up to the eyes, it's a wonderful surprise
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
Throw out your frown and just smile at the sound
As sleek as a sheik, spinning round and round
Always take a big bite, it's such a gorgeous sight
To see you eat in the middle of the night
You can never get enough, enough of this stuff
It's Friday, I'm in love
[Verse 1]
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday, I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday, you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart
Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday, I'm in love, woah
[Outro]
Oh, do-do, do-do, do-do, do
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, yeah
@SenorDep
This song is very nostalgic to me and I'll never forget it.
I remember I was in charge of the lighting, curtains and music during my year 6 play which was one of the very last events at my primary school (elementary for people in the US)
I'll never forget the strange but nice feeling I got from closing the curtains after the final scene and slowly turning up the volume to put on this song as everyone was getting up to cheer and congratulate their kids.
That was over 7 years ago, time sure does go by too quickly
9 years ago now, miss those days!
@purinami
I don't care if Monday's blue
月曜が憂鬱でも構わない
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
火曜と水曜が曇りでも
Thursday I don't care about you
木曜には君なんて気にしない
It's Friday I'm in love
金曜なんだ 恋をするのは
Monday you can fall apart
月曜は君を砕いて
Tuesday Wednesday break my heart
火曜と水曜は僕のハートに釘を打つ
Thursday doesn't even start
木曜が始まることはない
It's Friday I'm in love
金曜なんだ 恋をするのは
Saturday wait
木曜を追いかけ
And Sunday always comes too late
いつだって月曜を待つ
But Friday never hesitate...
だけど金曜は進んでいく
I don't care if Mondays black
月曜が暗くても構わない
Tuesday Wednesday heart attack
火曜と水曜には心臓発作
Thursday never looking back
木曜を振り返ることはない
It's Friday I'm in love
金曜なんだ 恋をするのは
Monday you can hold your head
月曜は君を困らせる
Tuesday Wednesday stay in bed
火曜と水曜はベットから動くことなく
Or Thursday watch the walls instead
或いは木曜に壁を眺めているかもしれない
It's Friday I'm in love
金曜なんだ 恋をするのは
Saturday wait
木曜を追いかけ
And Sunday always comes too late
いつだって月曜を待つ
But Friday never hesitate...
だけど金曜は進んでいく
Dressed up to the eyes
君がお洒落をしているのを見るのは
It's a wonderful surprise
とても素敵なサプライズだ
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
シューズを履き、心を躍らせる
Throwing out your frown
怒りはどこかへ捨てて
And just smiling at the sound
音に笑顔を向ける
And as sleek as a shriek
悲鳴のようになめらかに
Spinning round and round
踊り狂うんだ
Always take a big bite
大きな口を開けて食事をする
It's such a gorgeous sight
君のそんな姿を見るのは幸せだ
To see you eat in the middle of the night
夜の中心で食べているのを見るのは
You can never get enough
だけど君は絶対に満足しない
Enough of this stuff
こんなくだらないものには
It's Friday
金曜なんだ
I'm in love
僕が恋をするのは
@paulinegg7252
"Friday I'm In Love"
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday I don't care about you
It's Friday I'm in love
Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart
Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday I'm in love
Saturday wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday never hesitate...
I don't care if Monday's black
Tuesday, Wednesday heart attack
Thursday never looking back
It's Friday I'm in love
Monday you can hold your head
Tuesday, Wednesday stay in bed
Or Thursday watch the walls instead
It's Friday I'm in love
Saturday wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday never hesitate...
Dressed up to the eyes
It's a wonderful surprise
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
Throwing out your frown
And just smiling at the sound
And as sleek as a shriek
Spinning round and round
Always take a big bite
It's such a gorgeous sight
To see you eat in the middle of the night
You can never get enough
Enough of this stuff
It's Friday
I'm in love
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too
Thursday I don't care about you
It's Friday, I'm in love
Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart
Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday I'm in love
@yukseluyar9742
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too
Thursday I don't care about you
It's Friday I'm in love
Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday Wednesday break my heart
Oh, Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday I'm in love
Saturday wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday never hesitate
I don't care if Monday's black
Tuesday, Wednesday heart attack
Thursday never looking back
It's Friday I'm in love
Monday you can hold your head
Tuesday, Wednesday stay in bed
Or Thursday watch the walls instead
It's Friday I'm in love
Saturday wait
And Sunday always comes too late
But Friday never hesitate
Dressed up to the eyes
It's a wonderful surprise
To see your shoes and your spirits rise
Throwing out your frown
And just smiling at the sound
And as sleek as a shriek
Spinning round and round
Always take a big bite
It's such a gorgeous sight
To see you in the middle of the night
You can never get enough
Enough of this stuff
It's Friday
I'm in love
I don't care if Monday's blue
Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too
Thursday I don't care about you
It's Friday I'm in love
Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart
Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday I'm in love
@mjr061976
I was never a huge Cure fan, never disliked them and always respected the talent. Now as a father I play this song for my daughters when i pick them up from school on Fridays and it s a huge hit for us all. It is so magical and fun. Also as an adult it reminds me of how fun love can be even at my old age. i have grown more respect and admiration to other Cure songs too. You all rock. Thank you for giving us amazing music to live our lives to!
@Worthlesswormgirl1
dudee you should show them the perfect girl, how beautiful you are and catch too when i was like 3 my dad played those all the time
@redacted2275
This song is quite different from the majority of The Cure's catalogue, I grew up listening and loving this song but I didn't care for their 80s classics either... whenever "Boys Don't Cry" appeared on MTV, I would change the channel... because it's a melancholic sadness that I can't bear listen to all the time...
"Friday I'm in Love" has sadness, yes, but it also has a carefree optimism, almost naive but never cynical.
@kmm2442
We need a playlist for you.
@alexisnewell3672
My daughter's girlfriend Tanya introduced me to the Cure in 80's love them and her 💗 Jan11th 2023 🌟🌟🌟🌟
@trainier
You were a fan and didn't even realize..
@HamburguerScavenger
My English teacher played this song to teach us the days of the week. Since then, it's become one of my favorite songs by the Cure. Love it!
@toker6664
What a rocking teacher protect the Teacher!!!
@brendakendig
Im learning Korean and substituting the Korean days of the week. Now I know them.
@MintyCattyneedy
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