Weekend
The Todd Terry Project feat. Class Action Lyrics
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Look who's home
My, I thought you didn't gonna make it tonight, honey
Oh, me?
Oh yes, I'm getting ready to go out
Oh no, no, no
No, I know you didn't think I was staying home again tonight
Oh no, brother, I can see
I'm gonna have to explain something to you
Oh, it's no like that anymore
Don't you understand that?
Don't you realize it yet?
Maybe I can make you understand with these few words? I'll try to make it as brief as possible
(Well, well, well)
(Well, well, well)
I can't take the hearbreak of you leaving me again
And I'm not the one I was back then, no, no, no, no
One thing I can't take is to sit home all alone
Do what you like, my dear, but I'm not staying home
(Night and day) I was patient
But I've had all I could take (All I can take)
(One night the time is right)
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
(Goin' out, but the chance ain't wide)
Goin' to find a friend to spend the weekend
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
Baby, don't see the love 'cause it was never, never here before
You close your eyes and I'm closing the door
One thing I can't take is to sit home all alone
Do what you like, my dear, but you see I'm not stayin' home
'Cause night and day I was patient
But I've had all I could take
(Tonight's the night the time is right)
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
(Goin' out, but the chance ain't wide)
I'm goin' to find, to find someone, someone to spend the night, baby
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight) (I said tonight, baby)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight) (I said tonight, baby)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight) (I said tonight, baby)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
Too-too-too, too-toorooroo-tooroo, gotta go out
Too-too-too, too-toorooroo-tootooroo (Hey, hey, hey) Too-too-too, too-toorooroo-tooroo, gotta go out
Too-too-too, too-toorooroo-tootooroo
'Cause night and day, you see, baby, I was patient
But I've had all I could take (I've had all I could take now)
Night and day (Oh yeah, yeah)
But I've had all I could take (I've had all I could take)
(Tonight's the night the time is right)
Maybe I'll find someone, somebody who want my body, baby
(Goin' out, but the chance ain't wide)
I'm goin' to find someone to spend the night
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight) (Oh yes, it is)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight) (That's right, baby)
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
The lyrics to The Todd Terry Project feat. Class Action's song Weekend tell the story of a woman who is tired of staying at home while her partner goes out without her. She explains to him that she can't take the heartbreak of being left alone again and that she is not the person she used to be. She states that she can't sit home alone anymore and that she's going to go out and find someone to spend the weekend with. The lyrics express an attitude of empowerment and self-determination, where the woman is taking control of her own happiness and not depending on her partner to provide it for her. The repetition of "tonight is party time" emphasizes the immediate need for release and fun.
One interesting fact about the song Weekend is that it was originally released in 1983 by Class Action as a 12" single. It was later remixed and re-released as a 7" single by The Todd Terry Project, becoming a worldwide dance hit in the late 1980s. Another interesting fact is that the song's distinctive intro features a sample from the 1982 movie Blade Runner. The line "look who's home" is spoken by the character Rachael, played by Sean Young.
The song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including The Wedding Singer, Desperately Seeking Susan, and Pose. It has also been covered and remixed by many artists, including Beyoncรฉ, Mary J. Blige, and Daft Punk. The song's iconic groove and catchy hook have made it a dancefloor favorite for decades.
Chords: G, F, C, Am.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, well, well
Surprise, surprise!
Look who's home
Oh, you made it back.
My, I thought you didn't gonna make it tonight, honey
I wasn't sure if you were coming home tonight.
Oh, me?
Me, myself, and I.
Oh yes, I'm getting ready to go out
I'm putting on my dancing shoes.
Oh no, no, no
Don't get it twisted.
No, I know you didn't think I was staying home again tonight
I'm not staying in.
Oh no, brother, I can see
You don't understand.
I'm gonna have to explain something to you
Let me break it down for you.
Oh, it's no like that anymore
Things have changed.
Don't you understand that?
Can't you see it?
Don't you realize it yet?
Haven't you figured it out?
(Well, well, well)
Surprise, surprise!
(Night and day) I was patient
I waited for you all day and night.
But I've had all I could take (All I can take)
But I can't wait any longer.
(One night the time is right)
Maybe tonight's the night.
Maybe I'll find a friend to spend the weekend
Maybe I'll find someone to have fun with.
(Goin' out, but the chance ain't wide)
I'm going out, but it's not a sure thing.
Goin' to find a friend to spend the weekend
Going to find someone to have fun with.
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
It's time to party tonight.
(Tonight's the night the time is right)
Tonight's the perfect night for me to go out.
Baby, don't see the love 'cause it was never, never here before
Don't mistake tonight for something more.
You close your eyes and I'm closing the door
Don't expect to see me when you wake up.
'Cause night and day I was patient
I waited for you all day and night.
But I've had all I could take
But I can't take it anymore.
(Tonight's the night the time is right)
Tonight's the perfect night for me to go out.
Maybe I'll find someone, somebody who want my body, baby
Maybe I'll find someone who's interested in me.
(Goin' out, but the chance ain't wide)
I'm going out, but it's not a sure thing.
I'm goin' to find someone to spend the night
I'm looking for someone to have fun with.
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
It's time to party tonight.
(Too-too-too, too-toorooroo-tooroo, gotta go out)
Can't stay in, gotta go out.
(Night and day, you see, baby, I was patient)
I waited for you all day and night.
But I've had all I could take (I've had all I could take now)
But I can't take it anymore.
(Tonight's the night the time is right)
Tonight's the perfect night for me to go out.
I'm goin' to find someone to spend the night
I'm looking for someone to have fun with.
(Tonight is partytime, it's partytime tonight)
It's time to party tonight.
Writer(s): Leroy O'niel Jackson Jr, James J. Calloway
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DJH88โs Reactions
Think about it. The Class Action's version came out in 1983, Todd Terry's version came out in '88. That five years apart and yet, if you listen to both version, it sounds more like 15 years apart. That's incredible.
Da Real Bungle
Love this! Used to dance to this as a young teen back in 88 (around the acid house era), but had no idea what the track was, but the melody always stayed in my head, only recently discovered that it was Todd Terry I was dancing to back then, so here I am enjoying it all these years later. Top top tune!
leejt101
AMA
ZING!
The TT House Tune!! ๐ฅ
Loved this all my life "Tonight it's party time" โค๐ถ
Alezi Vazquez
este hombre es un genio ,desde los 80s produciendo y remezclando a muchos artistas en varios generos .tambien en los 90s lo hizo con varias bandas ., sin duda trae el feeling .
Mark Rhodes
Soooooooo Good, adore this song
Isaรญ Zurita
I feel like this song was an opening for the awesome 90โs
Jose Luis Morales
Muy buena, buenos recuerdos...
Franco josue Becerra
Jose Luis Morales si pero que
The Golden Child
best version ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Stand andDeliver
The original and the best version in my mind VIVA XXX loved those days