Saturday Night
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I
Used to dance cheek to cheek
I don't mind Sunday night at all
'Cause that's the night friends come to call
And Monday to Friday go fast
And another week is past
But Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week

Mmmm...Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
Until I hear you at the door
Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week

Until I hear you at the door




Until you're in my arms once more
Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's "Saturday Night" is a melancholic ballad about the pain of loneliness. The lyrics convey the feeling of emptiness that one experiences on a Saturday night when they used to spend the evening with their loved one, dancing cheek to cheek. The melody and the lyrics work hand-in-hand to create a dreamy and nostalgic atmosphere that pulls the listeners into the world of the singer.


The song starts with the line "Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week." The first verse establishes the fact that the singer misses his beloved, and he finds solace in the memories of their togetherness. He doesn't mind the other days of the week as much because he still has some company, but Saturdays are a reminder of his loneliness. The second verse repeats the same sentiment, further emphasizing the hollow feeling of Saturdays. The last line of the verse, "And another week is past" suggests the monotony of the singer's life in the absence of his partner.


The chorus is the centerpiece of the song. It highlights the singer's longing for his loved one to return. He sings that he will keep singing until he hears his sweetheart's knock on the door and holds her again. The repetition of the lines "Until I hear you at the door/Until you're in my arms once more" expresses the singer's desperation to rekindle the lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

Saturday night is the loneliest night in the week
Saturday is a lonely night because it reminds me of the times when my partner and I used to dance together, and now I am alone.


'Cause that's the night that my sweetie and I Used to dance cheek to cheek
I associate Saturday with the memories of my partner and me dancing together in close proximity.


I don't mind Sunday night at all
Sunday nights don't bother me since that is the time when my friends come over to hang out.


'Cause that's the night friends come to call
Sunday is an enjoyable night as I get to spend it with my friends.


And Monday to Friday go fast
The weekdays seem to pass by quickly.


And another week is past
Another week has gone by, and I am still alone on Saturday night.


I sing the song that I sang for the memories I usually seek
I sing a tune that reminds me of the happy moments I had with my partner.


Until I hear you at the door
I long for the moment when my loved one comes back to me.


Until you're in my arms once more
My happiness is complete when I have my loved one in my arms again.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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Comments from YouTube:

@marchicago

Hartman's timing and delivery is absolutely impeccable. This skit right here is a master class in comedy. Every single player nailed their part. Even Sting did a hell of a job. Incredibly impressive all around. Rest in peace Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks and Sinead O'Connor.

@119Agent

And Luther Vandross

@gurujaketube

Why "even" Sting did a heluva job? Did his late career elevator music really tarnish his genius to this degree?

@lemoncurry

​@@gurujaketube because he's not an actor or a comedian?

@FrankBurnsie

And Eydie Gorme and Frank Sinatra

@MC_Mega-Jessup

@@lemoncurry Sting had at least 10 acting credits when this aired.

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@amartinez33

This skit was atomic. Everyone should appreciate the genius of Phil Hartman.

@raycarter8070

I agree! Everyone still acts the same too funny.

@spiritmatter1553

Quotidian.

@virghammer1

YASSSS. So d*mn brilliant … Ahhhh … pretty much all of those wonderful Canadians 🏆 🇨🇦 … And what a horribly tragic 😭 end… Just… No words .. thank you forever, brilliant Phil Hartman! You’ve brought so much Joy and massive, HOOGE laughter to so many millions! ❤❤❤

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