Jeff Heiskell, the singer, and later members Dave Jenkins and Paul Noe formed the totally unknown but great Doubters Club that recorded for the Disgraceland label in 1995 and then broke up when Jenkins and Noe ran off to Nashville to form a (terrible) mod-rock band that failed (miserably). Jeff reformed the Judybats in 2000 with the album "'00" and subsequently rocked Knoxville, Chicago, Baltimore, and all points in-between on numerous small tours promoting their album and their later EP "Six Pack of New Tracks".
Currently, Jeff is working with Heiskell, a band formed with Mike Hairrell (percussion), Doug Hairrell (guitar), and Rob Bell (bass), all members of The second iteration of the Judybats.
Saturday
The Judybats Lyrics
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Waving the cape
Killing the killing machine
A hero of the ring he drives his car
His spirits soar his spirits soar
He dreams of being a matador
Waving the cape
Killinng the killing machine
His spirits soar his spirits soar
CHORUS
He hates his job
He loves his girl
He dreams his dream
Futures unfurl
The sun collides with night and hey
He talks to his dog
Watches the big game on Saturday
And stepping into a local store
He sees his girl from elementary school
She'd show her pantis to the boys
He smiles he's got the change he's got the change
She's slipping into the lottery line
He's waging war on planet Mercury
Her skirt is climbing, riding high
He smiles 'cause nothing changes, nothing changes
CHORUS
He dreams of being a matador
Waving the cape
And killing the killing machine
A hero of the ring he drives his car
His spirits soar his spirits soar
He dreams of being a matador
Waving the cape
And killing the killing machine
A hero of the ring he drives his car
He drives his car
His spirits soar his spirits soar
CHORUS
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The Judybats' song "Saturday" is a song about a man who dreams of being a matador, waving his cape and fighting the "killing machine" in the bullring. However, in reality, he hates his job and finds solace in his girlfriend and his dreams of a different life. The lyrics are full of contrast and irony, juxtaposing the brutal world of bullfighting with the mundane existence of the singer's everyday life. The chorus captures the essence of the song's message, as it describes a man torn between his reality and his dreams: "He hates his job, he loves his girl, he dreams his dream, futures unfurl."
The song explores themes of escapism and disillusionment, as the singer finds himself trapped in a life he doesn't like, dreaming of a different future. The use of the matador as a symbol of heroism and bravery is particularly poignant, as it is contrasted with the singer's own life of quiet desperation. The lyrics also touch on themes of nostalgia and the passing of time, as the singer remembers his elementary school days and the girl who used to show her panties to the boys.
Overall, "Saturday" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the human desire to escape from the mundanity of everyday life and achieve something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
He dreams of being a matador
He imagines himself as a skilled bullfighter
Waving the cape
Expertly maneuvering the red cloth to incite the bull
Killing the killing machine
Defeating the raging animal in front of cheering crowds
A hero of the ring he drives his car
As a celebrated matador, he drives his car with pride
His spirits soar his spirits soar
He feels euphoria and elation when he imagines this scenario
He hates his job
He dislikes his current profession
He loves his girl
He has strong romantic feelings for his partner
He dreams his dream
He visualizes his desired future
Futures unfurl
Opportunities and possibilities for the future arise
The sun collides with night and hey
An idyllic and beautiful moment occurs
He talks to his dog
He shares his thoughts with his loyal pet
Watches the big game on Saturday
He enjoys watching a popular sporting event on the weekend
And stepping into a local store
He enters a nearby shop
He sees his girl from elementary school
He recognizes a former classmate from his childhood
She'd show her pantis to the boys
She used to reveal her undergarments to male peers
He smiles he's got the change he's got the change
He feels content because he has enough money to buy what he wants
She's slipping into the lottery line
She's queuing up to purchase a lottery ticket
He's waging war on planet Mercury
He's immersed in a game or activity related to the planet Mercury
Her skirt is climbing, riding high
Her skirt is becoming shorter and exposing more of her legs
He smiles 'cause nothing changes, nothing changes
He's content with the predictability of life
He drives his car
He takes control of his own life and future with his vehicle
CHORUS
Repeating the chorus lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, BOBBY COTTER, NILE RODGERS, GARY WILKINSON, MIKE CAVE, LAUREN CHRISTY, GRAHAM EDWARDS, SCOTT SPOCK, ADAM CHRISTOPHER LONGLANDS, CHUNG OI WONG
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