The band formed in 1998 under the name Simple Pastoral Existence, and later renamed themselves Ponyclub, changing their name to The Young Knives once they were notified of another group named Pony Club (a third, unrelated band also with this name would later change their name to New Young Pony Club to avoid confusion with this same group). Young Knives released their debut mini-album "The Young Knives are Dead" in 2002, and have since released four full length albums. The band dropped the definite article from their name in 2008 and became simply "Young Knives".
Weekends And Bleak Days
Young Knives Lyrics
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Me oh my, think I'm going to,
Pull a sicky, do runner,
Talk talking to my leader
SUMMER FEVER, WHAT A BLEEDER
Free and easy, easily free-er
Hold out for weekends and bleak days of illness and pain
Hot summer hot, hot summer
Hot summer hot, hot summer
What I feel it's not important, its not important, it's not important,
This… is… the… end… of… the… summer
Hot summer hot, hot summer
Hot summer hot, hot summer
Not sure but it might be:
Hot summer hot, hot summer
Hot summer hot, hot summer
Live for the reason, the reason is sure to amaze
SACCHARIN [JOLLIES?]and other such terrible ways
You live for the evening coz it's the best part of the day
Hold out for weekends and bleak days of illness and…
TODAY I WOKE UP ON MY OWN
I looked into myself and all I could see was a… maaaaaan
Hot summer hot, hot summer
Hot summer hot, hot summer
What I feel it's not important, its not important, it's not important…
The lyrics of Young Knives's song "Weekends and Bleak Days" depict a feeling of dissatisfaction with the monotony of everyday life, particularly during the summer when expectations of freedom and pleasure are high. The singer expresses a desire to escape and avoid responsibility by calling in sick and running away. The use of the phrase "summer fever" suggests a longing for excitement and adventure that is not being fulfilled. The lyrics also highlight the importance of finding a reason to live, which could be anything from personal fulfillment to the pursuit of pleasure. The line "hold out for weekends and bleak days of illness and pain" implies a feeling of resignation and acceptance that even the moments of relief are limited and fleeting.
Overall, the song captures the frustration and disillusionment of young adulthood, as well as the desire to break free from routine and expectations. The use of repetition of certain phrases and the repetition of "hot summer" create a sense of monotony and boredom, while the sudden shift in tone in the last lines - "Today I woke up on my own, I looked into myself and all I could see was a...maaaan" - suggests a potential breakthrough, a moment of personal reflection and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot summer, what a bummer
The hot summer weather is disappointing and unpleasant
Me oh my, think I'm going to,
I am considering taking action due to my dissatisfaction
Pull a sicky, do runner,
I am considering faking an illness and leaving my responsibilities behind
Talk talking to my leader
I am communicating with my boss or authority figure
SUMMER FEVER, WHAT A BLEEDER
I am experiencing unpleasant symptoms due to the summer season
Free and easy, easily free-er
I enjoy feeling relaxed and carefree
Live for the reason, the reason is sure to amaze
I have a purpose in life which will bring me great joy
Hold out for weekends and bleak days of illness and pain
I anticipate looking forward to weekends and using sick days to escape from the daily grind
Hot summer hot, hot summer
The summer weather continues to be unpleasant
What I feel it's not important, its not important, it's not important,
My personal emotions are not significant or relevant to the situation
This… is… the… end… of… the… summer
The summer season is coming to a close
SACCHARIN [JOLLIES?]and other such terrible ways
I engage in activities that are intentionally superficial or artificially sweet
You live for the evening coz it's the best part of the day
I enjoy the evening time more than any other part of the day
TODAY I WOKE UP ON MY OWN
I started my day without any external influence or assistance
I looked into myself and all I could see was a… maaaaaan
I reflected on myself and found that I am just an ordinary person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY DARTNALL, OLIVER ASKEW, THOMAS DARTNALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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