The bands other hit song, "The Rumor Weed Song" was made for the children’s video series VeggieTales (episode: "Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed"). It was included as a hidden track on their second album Trouble With X.
This band's downfall came as quickly as its success had. Their final release, Trouble With X, came at the end of the Swing Revival movement. Swing music was losing its mass appeal, and The W's were caught in the mass exodus from the genre.
A third album had been planned but was never released. However, one song "Somewhere Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" was released on the compilation Take Time To Listen volume 5.0 by Five Minute Walk. The song shows that the band was changing its sound toward rockabilly, but retaining the horn section.
Members:
Andrew Schar - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Brian Morris - Drums, Cover Art Talent
Valentine Hellman - Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Bret Barker - Trumpet
Todd Gunter - Bass
James Carter - Alto Sax, background vocals
Saturday
The W's Lyrics
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The milk was gone to my surprise it left me high and dry
Grape juice followed as it dribbled down my shirt
And I couldn't shake the feeling that this day was gonna hurt
Don't look now, it's gonna get you
Better watch out, it's on your tail
Before you know, it's gonna get you
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
Headed off to practice but I was three hours late
Cause I rear-ended a Honda, owned by Frank Tate.
Proceeded then with caution at a nice and easy pace
when an overdue airbag hit me in the face
Don't look now, it's gonna get you
Better watch out, it's on your tail
Before you know, it's gonna get you
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
Things keep getting worse now, worse now everyday
When things start to get better, they stop to my dismay
So I look on to tomorrow when things are gonna change
And I know this all because tomorrow's Saturday
Don't look now, it's gonna get you
Better watch out, it's on your tail
Before you know, it's gonna get you
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
The W's song Saturday narrates a day in the life of the singer that seems to be filled with bad luck and misfortunes. Everything seems to be going wrong, from the cereal and the milk in the morning, to being three hours late to practice after a car accident, to airbag hitting him in the face. However, the song ends on a positive note, as the singer realizes that tomorrow is Saturday, and things are going to change for the better.
The lyrics in the song represent the feeling of helplessness and frustration when things just seem to be going wrong, one after the other. The repetition of the phrase "Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away" emphasizes the importance of hope and the anticipation of a better tomorrow. The line "Before you know it, it's gonna get you" highlights the idea that life can be unforeseeable, and things can take a turn for the worse at any moment.
In summary, the song Saturday is a relatable depiction of a bad day, paired with a hopeful outlook towards the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Started all this morning when the cereal was left alone
The day began badly with no milk left for the cereal
The milk was gone to my surprise it left me high and dry
I was left without milk and disappointed
Grape juice followed as it dribbled down my shirt
I spilled grape juice on my shirt
And I couldn't shake the feeling that this day was gonna hurt
I had a bad feeling that this day was not going to be good
Thank God it's Friday, Saturday is just a day away
I am relieved that the week is almost over and Saturday is near
I got to hold on til the day is gone and everything will be okay
I need to remain optimistic and have faith that the day will get better
Headed off to practice but I was three hours late
I was late for practice
Cause I rear-ended a Honda, owned by Frank Tate.
I was involved in a car accident by hitting Frank Tate's Honda from behind
Proceeded then with caution at a nice and easy pace
I drove carefully and slowly
when an overdue airbag hit me in the face
An airbag that should have been replaced hit me in the face
Things keep getting worse now, worse now everyday
Things are not improving and getting worse daily
When things start to get better, they stop to my dismay
Improvements are short-lived before a new problem arises to disappoint me
So I look on to tomorrow when things are gonna change
I am hopeful that tomorrow will be a better day
And I know this all because tomorrow's Saturday
I am looking forward to Saturday and feeling hopeful again
Don't look now, it's gonna get you
Be careful as trouble is heading your way
Better watch out, it's on your tail
Trouble is following you
Before you know, it's gonna get you
Trouble will come unexpectedly
Contributed by Elena G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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