Weekend
The Genes Lyrics
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Even though you're not old enough to read
I wanna be with you each night and day
But things just didn't seem to work out that way
I'd like to be there
To answer your questions
So you think your daddy's so smart
But you just know that we have fun on weekends
With burgers and movie shows
I'm the funny kid who comes around
Dressed up in grown-up clothes
I'm your weekend daddy
And you think I'm a big old teddy bear
TV star, circus clown
And puppy dog all in one
I'm a weekend daddy
But you're home with your mommy when the day is done
And I take off the mask
That I've been wearing soon as you kiss me goodbye
And I turn away to hide the teardrops
In your weekend daddy's eyes
I know you'd like me to stay with you
So we can hug up the whole day long
And there's nothing I'd like better, son
But that's not where I belong
But don't you worry, I'll be back to see you
Next week, same time, same place
I'll be over at ten in the morning
With a smile upon my face
I'm your weekend daddy
And you think I'm a big old teddy bear
TV star, circus clown
And puppy dog all in one
I'm a weekend daddy
But you're home with your mommy when the day is done
And I take off the mask
That I've been wearing soon as you kiss me goodbye
And I turn away to hide the teardrops
In your weekend daddy's eyes
Oh, I take off the mask
That I've been wearing soon as you kiss me goodbye
And I turn away to hide the teardrops
In your weekend daddy's eyes
Oh, I turn away to hide the teardrops
In your weekend daddy's eyes
The Genes's song "Weekend Daddy" tells the story of a father who is unable to see his son as often as he would like due to circumstances beyond his control. He opens the song by writing a letter to his young son, explaining why he is not able to be with him every day. The father expresses his desire to answer his son's questions and provide him with comfort when he is hurt. He wants his son to know that even though he can only see him on weekends, he loves him very much.
Throughout the song, the father refers to himself as a "weekend daddy," and describes the special time they spend together on Saturdays and Sundays. He mentions their favorite activities, such as going to the movies and eating burgers. He also plays the role of a funny character that is always dressed up in grown-up clothes. He is the TV star, circus clown, and puppy dog all in one.
At the end of the song, the father takes off his mask, acknowledging the pain he feels when he has to leave his son each weekend. He turns away to hide his tears, but his son sees them through his weekend daddy's eyes.
Overall, "Weekend Daddy" is a poignant tribute to the relationship between fathers and their children. It highlights the sacrifices that parents make to provide the best life possible for their kids, even when circumstances prevent them from being with them every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Son, I'm writing you this letter
I'm expressing my thoughts and feelings to you, my child, through this letter.
Even though you're not old enough to read
Although you may not be able to read this letter right now, I want you to know how much you mean to me.
I wanna be with you each night and day
I wish I could spend every moment with you, my child.
But things just didn't seem to work out that way
Unfortunately, circumstances prevented me from being there for you as often as I'd like.
I'd like to be there
I wish I could be present in your life every day.
To answer your questions
I want to be available to you whenever you have any doubts or queries.
So you think your daddy's so smart
You admire me and look up to me, thinking I'm intelligent.
Dry your eyes when you hurt so you know that your daddy's got a great big heart
Whenever you're in pain or feeling upset, I want you to remember that I love you very much and care deeply.
But you just know that we have fun on weekends
Although I'm not around as much as I'd like, we still have quality time together on weekends and create happy memories.
With burgers and movie shows
We spend time together by eating burgers and watching movies.
I'm the funny kid who comes around
I like to make you laugh and bring joy to our time together.
Dressed up in grown-up clothes
I may dress up nicely to show you that I'm responsible and can be depended upon.
I'm your weekend daddy
Although I can't be with you every day, I do my best to make the most of the time we have together on weekends.
And you think I'm a big old teddy bear
You see me as someone warm, cuddly, and comforting like a teddy bear.
TV star, circus clown
I may play different roles to make our time together more enjoyable and memorable.
And puppy dog all in one
I can be playful and loyal like a puppy, bringing joy and love to your life.
But you're home with your mommy when the day is done
Even though our time together is limited, you still have your mother's love and care when I'm not around.
And I take off the mask
I reveal my true feelings and emotions when I'm alone after our time together ends.
That I've been wearing soon as you kiss me goodbye
I put on a happy and cheerful facade when we're together, but it's not always reflective of how I truly feel.
Oh, I take off the mask
I let go of the pretense and reveal my true self.
And I turn away to hide the teardrops
I don't want you to see me cry or feel sad, so I hide my tears from you.
In your weekend daddy's eyes
I'm sad and emotional because I have to say goodbye to you, my child.
Oh, I turn away to hide the teardrops
I try to conceal my emotions and put on a brave face even when I'm feeling sad.
In your weekend daddy's eyes
My sadness and emotional pain is reflective in my eyes when I say goodbye to you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Barnes, Evans
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