The Weakend were a pop-punk band hailing from Sterling Heights, Michigan, a… Read Full Bio ↴The Weakend were a pop-punk band hailing from Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. They were signed to Ohio based label, Silent Movie Records. They have shared the stage with many reputable bands, including Motion City Soundtrack, Fall Out Boy, The Academy Is..., Cartel, Chiodos, Mxpx, The Fall of Troy and many more. The band was formed in 2003 and over the years had a good local following and played many shows with other local Michigan and Ohio bands. In 2004 they released "How Everyone Ruins Everything, and Vice Versa", an EP that gained great press and reviews from AbsolutePunk.net and Alternative Press magazine. They were said to be the "Next Big Thing" of pop-punk. The Weakend tried to record a full length, but the demos did not turn out to be as they wanted and after tireless efforts, many failed record label offers, lack of money and band members wanting to pursue other things, the band sadly split up in 2008. This was a huge disappointment to the fans of the local Michigan scene, for they were one of the most popular bands at the time. Andrew, the lead singer, wrote in a breakup statement, "I blame bad timing, bad luck, a bad economy, and bad judgment for the downfall of The Weakend." Their last show was in November of 2008, with local favorites Fordirelifesake, who were also playing their last show. The band also released their EP "Tornado Days" on that day and sold it at the show.

Members: Andrew Michael, Mark Smak, Jeff Supina, Brian Connelly, James C. Walmsley

Quincy Archer Hates You
The Weakend Lyrics

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This is not a test
And i've grown rediculously fond of pissing all my good ideas away.
It's like a prostitute, you better walk away.
We had big plans for this small town
We canceled our plans to go downtown
And at this point my planner's smaller than my life ambitions.

Take this anesthetic

You look beautifuly pathetic.
We've both been so tempermental
You know that's no coincidance.
It's like chalking the shadows
Predicting exactly what happens next
So thank the lord you've made it this far

I'll take the train to the next station
For the taste of new found freedom.
I blink hard as i slip through the small cracks
Convince myself i won't look back
But i've got unfinished business

My daily planner's filled with names
Of the hits that i missed and got away.
But this time i'm gritting my teeth
Just to let it go

This is not a test
And i've grown rediculously fond of pissing all my cares and worries away.
It's just a substitute to lead my mind astray.
Home is where the heart is
So i must belong on your sleeve.
Home is where the blood stains the sheets.

I'll burn the bed to make a point
Took a vow to disappoint
Raise the bets
Tape cassettes
I think we have some work to do

I blink hard as i slip through the small cracks
Convince myself i won't look back
But i've got unfinished business.
My daily planner's filled with names
Of the hits that i missed and got away.
But this time i'm gritting my teeth
Just to let it go
Just let it go.

I'll burn the bed to make a point
Took a vow to disappoint
Raise the bets
Tape cassettes
I think we have some work to do

I think we have some work to do
Yeah, i think we have some work to do

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Quincy Archer Hates You" by The Weeknd suggest that the singer has been wasting a lot of good ideas and opportunities. The metaphor of a prostitute is used to illustrate the fleeting nature of these ideas, much like a paid encounter that cannot be sustained. The singer then reflects on how they had big plans for their small town, but these plans have been cancelled in favour of staying local. This has left them feeling as though their plans for the future are smaller than their current ambitions, creating a sense of stagnation.

The chorus of the song expresses a desire to escape this rut and find something new. The use of the anesthetic suggests that the singer wants to numb their pain or forget their troubles. The line "You look beautifully pathetic" could potentially be directed at the singer themselves, as they acknowledge their own struggles. The reference to "chalking the shadows" implies that the singer has been trying to predict the future, but has been unsuccessful in doing so. However, they are grateful to have made it to this point regardless.

The second verse begins with the image of the singer taking a train to a new destination, hoping to find freedom. Despite their best efforts to move on, unfinished business is still weighing on their mind. The daily planner filled with unfulfilled plans and missed opportunities is a recurring theme. This time, however, the singer is determined to let things go and move forward. The repetition of the line "Just let it go" at the end of the verse reinforces this determination.

Line by Line Meaning

This is not a test
I'm serious and not just messing around

And i've grown rediculously fond of pissing all my good ideas away.
I'm wasting all my great ideas and I can't stop

It's like a prostitute, you better walk away.
It's enticing but ultimately a bad idea

We had big plans for this small town
We wanted to do great things here

We canceled our plans to go downtown
Our commitment to this town is stronger than our desire for a night out

And at this point my planner's smaller than my life ambitions.
I have big dreams but I'm not organized enough to achieve them

Take this anesthetic
Here's something to numb the pain

You look beautifuly pathetic.
You're vulnerable and that's attractive

We've both been so tempermental
We've been difficult to deal with lately

You know that's no coincidance.
Our emotional states are related

It's like chalking the shadows
Trying to predict the unpredictable

Predicting exactly what happens next
Saying you know what's going to happen is foolish

So thank the lord you've made it this far
You're lucky to have even made it this long

I'll take the train to the next station
I'm leaving for a fresh start

For the taste of new found freedom.
I want to experience something different and liberating

I blink hard as i slip through the small cracks
I'm trying to forget about the past

Convince myself i won't look back
Telling myself not to dwell on the past

But i've got unfinished business
There are still things I need to take care of before I move on

My daily planner's filled with names
I've missed out on a lot of opportunities

Of the hits that i missed and got away.
I've failed to accomplish important things in my life

But this time i'm gritting my teeth
I'm determined to turn things around

Just to let it go
I need to forgive myself for past failures

And i've grown rediculously fond of pissing all my cares and worries away.
I'm distracting myself from my problems instead of dealing with them

It's just a substitute to lead my mind astray.
I'm trying to avoid dealing with my issues

Home is where the heart is
Where you feel at home is where you're most comfortable

So i must belong on your sleeve.
I feel comfortable being vulnerable with you

Home is where the blood stains the sheets.
Home is where you experience the highs and lows of life

I'll burn the bed to make a point
I'll do something drastic to prove my point

Took a vow to disappoint
I promised to fail

Raise the bets
Take a risk

Tape cassettes
Hold onto old memories

I think we have some work to do
We need to put in effort to make this work

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Comments from YouTube:

kujo62

6y↑1

Shit, man. I LOVED these guys. They were great at Warped back in the day. I'd kill for all their songs.

Jake Facine

6y↑1

ku62jo62 i saw them and went to their meet and greet at that same warped (2005?) I would go on to play shows with them before their weird slow break up :( they couldve been fall out boy

just now