Living for the Weekend
Hard-Fi
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Oh, I've been working all week and I'm tired. I've been working all week and I'm... just living for the weekend. Hey hey, I got some money, I just got paid, got some money and I can't wait for 6 O'Clock, I'm outta' heeeere End of the night there's a club and a glass got my name on. Run down my street I have glass in my feet, I can't fight it........ I did overtime, working is such a bind, got some money to spend, living for the weekend, When it gets too much, I live for the rush, got some money to spend, living for the weekend! Man! Yeah, I've been working all week and I'm shot, yeah, I've been working all week for what? Just living for the weekend. Ahhh. Shit. Saw my girl and I had a fit. Saw my neighbours and all it is... No she can't come in, she caught her voice. Slip round the back, at the back there's a place where there's a window. Drop to the floor, can't risk eyes through the door, I got a family..... I did overtime, working is such a bind, got some money to spend, living for the weekend, When it gets too much, I live for the rush, got some money to spend, living for the weekend! Can you feel it? Feel the pressure? Rising? Pressure Pressure Pressure, Pressure, Pressure Feel the pressure Pressure Pressure Pressure Living for the weekend Living for the weekend Living for the weekend Living for the weekend Living for the weekend Living for the weekend Living for the weekend Oh, Living for the weekend Going out tonight Going out tonight Girl, with you and I going out tonight [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: RICHARD ARCHER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Living for the Weekend" is a song by British rock band Hard-Fi from their debut studio album, "Stars of CCTV."
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Release InformationIt was released as the third single from the album in the UK on 5th September 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThis song peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's breakout hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Living for the Weekend" was directed by Adam Smith and features the band performing on a circular stage inside a futuristic setting.
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Song StructureLyrically, the song expresses the desire for the weekend to arrive after a strenuous workweek, a common theme in pop and rock music.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics. It's often highlighted as a standout track from "Stars of CCTV".
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Song Influence"Living for the Weekend" has been used in several television series, including Grey's Anatomy and Gavin and Stacey.
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Band's PerspectiveIn several interviews, band members have mentioned that the song reflects their own experience of working odd jobs before their music career took off.
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Commercial UseThe song featured in the Sony Bravia advert and is part of the soundtrack for the video game "Burnout Revenge".
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Unique PerformanceDuring live performances, "Living for the Weekend" often features an extended drum solo.
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AwardsHard-Fi's album "Stars of CCTV", which features "Living for the Weekend", won the 'Best Album' award at the 2006 NME Awards.
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CertificationThe album "Stars of CCTV" has been certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), indicating sales of over 600,000 copies in the UK.
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