He started his career as a gospel singer touring Texas with The Spiritual Five in the 1950's but started gigging solo in Dallas in local R&B clubs with the bands of Big Bo Thomas and Frank Shelton. By the mid 60's he was recording soulful rock n roll with an emphasis on bluesy balladry. Z.Z Hill's style is somewhat reminiscent of other southern blues & soul singers like Percy Sledge, Bobby Bland and his biggest influence B.B King, which is supposedly where he got the idea to shorten his name to Z.Z.
He started hitting his commercial stride with early 70's hits including Chokin' Kind, Don't Make Me Pay For His Mistakes, and Faithful and True. While signed to Columbia, "Love Is So Good When You're Stealing It," spent 18 weeks on the Billboard R&B chart in the summer of 1977. Cheatin' In The Next Room was released in early 1982 and broke into the top 20 nationally, spending a total of 20 weeks on the charts.
His song Down Home Blues helped propel a 1982 album of the same name to stay on the Billboard soul album chart for nearly two years. Songs like "Someone Else Is Steppin In" and "Open House" have become R&B/Southern soul standards. During his career his songs were generally produced, arranged and/or provided by other talented writers and R&B legends including Lamont Dozier, Swamp Dogg, Dan Penn, Gary U.S Bonds, Denise LaSalle and Allen Toussaint.
Z. Z Hill's career was cut short when he died suddenly of a heart attack, after a road accident in 1984[ at the age of 48.
Friday Is My Day
Z.Z. Hill Lyrics
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Some got Christmas and New Year's
But every Friday's mine
I got fifty-two a year
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday, I get my money and my woman
'Cause Friday is my holiday
The world stops on Friday
And I start having me a ball
'Cause I got a good feeling
And I don't feel no pain at all
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday, I get my money and my woman
'Cause Friday is my holiday
I go down to my job and get my pay
Stop at a juke joint and I'm on my way
She meets me at the door
With a great big smile
And say, "Come in, daddy
You're gonna be here for a while"
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday, I get my money and my woman
'Cause Friday is my holiday
She pulled the curtain and dimmed the lights
We bump and grind all night
She looked up at me with a sly grin
And started telling me the shape she's in
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday, I get my money and my woman
'Cause Friday is my holiday
The house man is beefin' about the rent
She run her hand in my pocket
And I tell her don't leave a damn cent
But baby keep on just keep on getting down
I'll be back when Friday
When Friday roll around
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
My day to play
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Friday, I get my money and my woman
'Cause Friday is my holiday
Ooh (Friday is my day) friday is my day
(Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
Oh, ah
The lyrics to Z.Z. Hill's song "Friday Is My Day" celebrate the joy and freedom of Fridays for the singer. While others may have their own holidays such as Christmas and New Year's, the singer declares that every Friday is their personal holiday. They emphasize that they have fifty-two Fridays in a year, highlighting the significance and regularity of this day for them.
The singer expresses their excitement and anticipation for Fridays, describing how the world seems to pause and they can finally let loose and have a good time. They mention that on Friday, they receive their money and spend time with their woman, indicating that this day holds both financial and romantic rewards for them.
The song paints a picture of the singer's routine on Fridays. They go to work to collect their paycheck and then head to a juke joint, enjoying the company of their woman as they dance and have a great time. The lyrics imply that their woman is eager to spend time with them, greeting them with a big smile and inviting them to stay for a while.
The song also suggests a passionate and intimate connection between the singer and their woman. They mention dimming the lights and engaging in a sensual "bump and grind" all night. The lyrics capture the singer's satisfaction with this encounter and their delight in hearing about their woman's desires.
In the final verse, there is a mention of the house man complaining about the rent, but the singer dismisses it, assuring their woman that she doesn't need to worry about paying. They urge her to continue enjoying herself, promising to return when the next Friday comes around.
Overall, "Friday Is My Day" celebrates the singer's love for Fridays as a time of relaxation, enjoyment, romance, and personal freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's got a holiday
Everyone has a special day they celebrate
Some got Christmas and New Year's
Some have Christmas and New Year's Day
But every Friday's mine
But Friday belongs to me
I got fifty-two a year
I have fifty-two Fridays in a year
Friday is my day (Friday is my day)
Friday is my special day
My day to play (Friday is my day, Friday is my day to play)
My day to have fun and enjoy myself
Friday, I get my money and my woman
On Friday, I receive my paycheck and spend time with my partner
'Cause Friday is my holiday
Because Friday is like a holiday to me
The world stops on Friday
Everything slows down and becomes more relaxed on Friday
And I start having me a ball
And I start having a great time
'Cause I got a good feeling
Because I have a positive and joyful feeling
And I don't feel no pain at all
And I don't feel any pain or worries
I go down to my job and get my pay
I go to work and receive my salary
Stop at a juke joint and I'm on my way
I stop at a lively music venue and continue my journey
She meets me at the door
My partner greets me at the entrance
With a great big smile
With a wide and happy smile
And say, 'Come in, daddy
And says, 'Come inside, darling
You're gonna be here for a while'
You'll be here for a long time'
She pulled the curtain and dimmed the lights
She closes the curtains and lowers the intensity of the lights
We bump and grind all night
We dance intimately and passionately all night
She looked up at me with a sly grin
She gazes at me with a mischievous smile
And started telling me the shape she's in
And began to describe her current condition
The house man is beefin' about the rent
The landlord is complaining about the rent
She run her hand in my pocket
She puts her hand in my pocket
And I tell her don't leave a damn cent
And I tell her not to take any money
But baby keep on just keep on getting down
But darling, keep enjoying yourself
I'll be back when Friday
I'll return when Friday
When Friday roll around
When Friday arrives
Ooh (Friday is my day) friday is my day
Oh, Friday is definitely my day
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