They first came to notice in 2000 with the single "Whistle While You Twurk" which got play on urban and pop radio stations and peaked at #16 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Their full-length debut album, Thug Walkin', came out later that year. Their next album, Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins (2002) failed to sell 500,000 units and they didn't really achieve popularity until they collaborated with the self-styled "King of Crunk" Lil Jon on his 2002 single "Get Low". The song was a huge club and radio hit and the duo subsequently signed a deal with TVT Records.
Their first album for the label, Me & My Brother was certified platinum on April 12, 2005[1] and yielded three more hits — "Whats Happnin!", "Naggin'" and the popular Lil Jon collaboration "Salt Shaker". The same year the duo appeared on Britney Spears' album In the Zone and her television special of the same name. In 2004, TVT released My Brother & Me, an album composed largely of remixes which featured a bonus DVD of the group's videos. A new album U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) appeared in the summer of 2005 as its singles "Wait (The Whisper Song)", "Badd", and "Shake" were dominating urban radio, and U.S.A. (Still United), a collection of outtakes, remixes, and collaborations similar to My Brother & Me followed in December 2005. It too was accompanied by a DVD featuring music videos and other footage from the U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) period.
The group's fifth album Chemically Imbalanced was released in November 2006. For this album the Twins collaborated with producers Wyclef Jean and Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis in addition to Mr. Collipark (who produced a majority of the songs on the group's previous albums). The first two singles were the Hall & Oates-sampling "Dangerous", featuring Wyclef Jean, and "Jigglin'".
They have both parted ways with Mr. Collipark after their last album, Chemically Imbalanced, and their future albums will not be distributed through TVT Records. They have also planned to work on their own record label and artists. D-Roc owns Punnn!!! Entertainmnet with Da Muzicians and Nue Breed as the first two duo signees. Kaine owns EA Productions, and has his group Hard Boyz, as well as Countrie Biggz, Geeskie, and Kuzin Big Boyy. Kaine also plans on releasing a solo album in the near future.
Friday
Ying Yang Twins Lyrics
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Fri fri fri day
Fri fri fri day
See it don't really matter what yo boss got ta say
We can't make ya mad
See its pay day
You got double over time
Time to recline
Hit the club we gon' ride
Cause its Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Ain't no sweat
Give me my check
Let me jet
Go get fresh
Look my best
Better then the rest
Best in the flesh
Greater then lest
Take you the pass
Yes I'm the head
Rub my glass
Second best on the verse
I'm the worse when I'm on tha
When I play, I look fly
All the girls wanna
All the girls wanna
Ride thro the hood with a chevy dom
The south got bottom and we love the thump
The bass gon vibrate in the trunk
The thump gon make the body hump
Its Friday its pay day
Everything gon go my way day
Every body gonna hear what I got to say
I'm out this bitch til Monday
Its Friday its pay day
Everything gon go my way day
Every body gonna hear what I got to say
I'm out this bitch til Monday
I'm off the clock, I'm turning the block
The club is the place where the party goin' rock
I'm off the clock, I'm turning the block
The club is the place where the party goin' rock
You been workin' all week didn't get much sleep
But today is the last day
Time to go play
Get yo check
Get out that bitch
You know where to go to get crunk with it
Hit the club
Get you drank on
Hit the dance flo' get yo crank on
Party over here get crunk over there
Erbodys hands in the motherfuckin' air
Hot, but you feelin' good
You ain't on the clock so its all good
You havin' you a ball
You with yo dogs
And the club packed from wall to wall
See it don't really matter what yo boss got ta say
We can make ya mad
See its pay day
You got double over time
Ain't nothin' on yo mind
Time to recline
Hit the club we goin' ride
Cause its Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Just got paid its Friday night
Hit the mall get fresh
Hit the club tonight
Damn right
Party til its time end
On Saturday I be back again
Its the weekend baby have a blast
You through with yo drank have anotha' glass
Get yo ass on the dance flo' have some fun
You in the middle of the crowd nigga burn you one
They drankin' they thankin'
The weekend last forevera
But before you leave the club you need to pull you together
While you sippin' and tippin'
You need to check you ride
Because you don't want to go outside and catch a dui'
Warning Fridays usually lead to high volumes of drinking smoking and partying
Its Friday its pay day
Everything goin' go my way day
Every body gonna hear what I got to say
I'm out this bitch til Monday
Its Friday its pay day
Everything goin' go my way day
Every body gonna hear what I got to say
I'm out this bitch til Monday
I'm off the clock, I'm turning the block
The club is the place where the party goin' rock
I'm off the clock, I'm turning the block
The club is the place where the party goin' rock
Ladies and gentlemen
Boys and girls
Its with great pleasure for me to introduce to you
My Wyclef John
Aight now I know y'all crunk
We goin' keep y'all crunk
We bringin' back that funky shit
Ying yang and Wyclef in this bitch
But I would like to introduce to y'all my man the wonder boy
But y'all may know him as Jerry Wonder on the bass guitar
The song "Friday" by Ying Yang Twins is a party anthem celebrating the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend. The repetitive chorus "Fri fri fri day" emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the day. The lyrics encourage listeners to forget about their boss and responsibilities and focus on having a good time. The song acknowledges the hard work that led up to this point and the reward of payday and double overtime. It glorifies going out to the club, dancing, drinking, and smoking. The lyrics also include a warning about drinking and driving after partying.
Overall, the song projects a carefree attitude and a desire to live in the moment. It is an embodiment of the party culture of the early 2000s, particularly in the southern United States.
Line by Line Meaning
Fri fri fri day
Repeating the word Friday to emphasize its significance.
See it don't really matter what yo boss got ta say
The boss's opinion is irrelevant because it's payday and time to celebrate.
We can't make ya mad
Even if the boss tries to upset the worker, it doesn't matter on Friday.
See its pay day
The reason for the celebration is because payday has arrived.
You got double over time
The worker has earned extra money because of overtime hours.
Ain't nothin' on yo mind
The worker doesn't have any worries or concerns right now.
Time to recline
It's time to relax and enjoy the weekend after a hard week of work.
Hit the club we gon' ride
The plan for the night is to go to the club and have a good time.
Cause its Friday
Friday is the reason for the celebration and enjoyment of the night.
Ain't no sweat
There is no need to worry or stress.
Give me my check
The worker wants to get paid so they can enjoy the night out.
Let me jet
The worker wants to leave work and start the weekend festivities.
Go get fresh
The worker wants to freshen up before going out for the night.
Look my best
The worker wants to dress nicely and be presentable for the club.
Better then the rest
The worker thinks they look better than anyone else out that night.
Best in the flesh
The worker thinks they look the best out of anyone there.
Greater then lest
The worker believes they are superior and better than others.
Take you the pass
The worker is confident and ready to take charge for the night.
Yes I'm the head
The worker sees themself as the leader of the group for the night.
Rub my glass
The worker is raising their glass in a toast to the night ahead.
Second best on the verse
Acknowledging that they are not the best lyricist, but still enjoying the night.
I'm the worse when I'm on tha
Admitting that their lyrical skills are not the best in the club.
When I play, I look fly
The worker acknowledges that they look good and confident playing their part.
All the girls wanna
The worker feels attractive and noticed by female club-goers.
Ride thro the hood with a chevy dom
Driving around the neighborhood in a Chevy Impala.
The south got bottom and we love the thump
Enjoying the bass-heavy music popular in Southern hip-hop.
The bass gon vibrate in the trunk
Bumping music loud enough to feel the bass in the car's trunk.
The thump gon make the body hump
The music's bass is making the worker's body move and dance.
Its Friday its pay day
Re-emphasizing the reason for the celebration and excitement.
Everything gon go my way day
Feeling confident and positive that everything will go well now that it's Friday.
Every body gonna hear what I got to say
Feeling empowered and heard by others while out for the night.
I'm out this bitch til Monday
Expressing the desire to enjoy the weekend and not return to work until the following week.
You been workin' all week didn't get much sleep
Feeling tired and overworked from a long week of employment.
But today is the last day
Feeling relieved that the week is over and the weekend has arrived.
Time to go play
Looking forward to having fun and enjoying the night out with friends.
Get yo check
Going to collect the paycheck to finance the night's activities.
Get out that bitch
Leaving the work environment and moving on to more enjoyable activities.
You know where to go to get crunk with it
Knowing where to go to party and have a good time with friends.
Hit the club
Going to the club to party, dance, and enjoy the night out.
Get you drank on
Ordering drinks and getting ready to party and celebrate the weekend.
Hit the dance flo' get yo crank on
Dancing and enjoying the music on the dance floor.
Party over here get crunk over there
Partying and having a good time in different areas of the club.
Erbodys hands in the motherfuckin' air
Feeling the energy and excitement of the crowd in the club.
Hot, but you feelin' good
Feeling good and enjoying the night despite the heat in the crowded club.
You ain't on the clock so its all good
Enjoying the freedom and relaxation of not being at work or on the clock.
You havin' you a ball
Enjoying the night to the fullest and having a great time.
You with yo dogs
Out with friends and enjoying the night together.
And the club packed from wall to wall
The club is full and bustling with people, energy, and excitement.
Just got paid its Friday night
Feeling the excitement and freedom of having just received their paycheck on a Friday night.
Hit the mall get fresh
Going to the mall to freshen up and buy new clothes and accessories to wear to the club.
Hit the club tonight
Going to the club to have a good time and enjoy the night out.
Damn right
Feeling confident and excited that tonight is going to be a great night.
Party til its time end
Dancing, drinking, and having fun until the club closes and the night comes to an end.
On Saturday I be back again
Looking forward to partying and having a good time again the following Saturday.
Its the weekend baby have a blast
Encouraging others to enjoy their weekend and have a great time.
You through with yo drank have anotha' glass
Encouraging others to keep drinking and having a good time at the club.
Get yo ass on the dance flo' have some fun
Encouraging others to dance and enjoy themselves on the dance floor.
You in the middle of the crowd nigga burn you one
Feeling the energy and excitement of being in the middle of a crowd of people and enjoying a good time while smoking marijuana.
They drankin' they thankin'
Observing others at the club who are drinking and feeling grateful to be there for a good time.
The weekend last forevera
Feeling like the weekend is lasting forever because it's filled with fun and excitement.
But before you leave the club you need to pull you together
Reminding oneself to sober up and prepare to leave the club safely and responsibly.
While you sippin' and tippin'
While enjoying drinks and leaving a tip for the bartender.
You need to check you ride
Checking that their transportation is safe and secure before leaving the club.
Because you don't want to go outside and catch a dui'
Warning others of the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Ladies and gentlemen
Addressing the audience to introduce someone new.
Boys and girls
Addressing a mixed crowd of all ages.
Its with great pleasure for me to introduce to you
Feeling honored to introduce someone new to the audience.
My Wyclef John
Introducing the musician Wyclef John to the audience.
Aight now I know y'all crunk
Acknowledging the energetic and excited state of the audience.
We goin' keep y'all crunk
Promising to keep the party going and the energy high.
We bringin' back that funky shit
Bringing back old-school, funky, and enjoyable music.
Ying yang and Wyclef in this bitch
Celebrating and acknowledging the presence of the musicians Ying Yang and Wyclef John in the club.
But I would like to introduce to y'all my man the wonder boy
Introducing someone new to the audience, nicknamed the Wonder Boy.
But y'all may know him as Jerry Wonder on the bass guitar
Revealing that the Wonder Boy's real name is Jerry Wonder and he's known for playing the bass guitar.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL ANTOINE CROOMS, JERRY DUPLESSIS, DEONGELO HOLMES, ERIC JACKSON, WYCLEF JEAN
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Carlton Jackson
The music and the meaning have major impact on Friday.Love these guys.
Samantha H
Still love this song!
Stefanie Mesa
This jam here got me through some busy days at the shop!
cdbsk
jfc, the amount of Fridays this song has popped in my head
...for the past 14 years...
V A
Bump this every Friday.
Tim Hampton
Classic
D. Gruenberg
Thank you
pearlene bradley
dat jaaaam
Samantha H
Still love this song!