Long Live the Weekend
The Living End
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Workin' for a man that you don't understand so forget it Spendin' all your dough yeah you know as soon as you get it Wastin' your time on an assembly line you want out of it Pickin' up your pay at the end of the day and get out of it And get away 'Cause you're wonderin' if it's gonna change 'Cause the weekdays are the same as always never changing Make a break, another escape I gotta get out, I gotta get out Make a break, another escape I gotta get out, I gotta get out Long live the weekend Monday - don't want to get out of bed Tuesday - I'm walking with the dead Wednesday - never felt so wrong Thursday - takes twice as long But Friday, I know where I'm gonna be Faraway from the same old everyday ordinary Make a break, another escape I gotta get out, I gotta get out Make a break, another escape I gotta get out, I gotta get out Long live the weekend Long live the weekend Week in, week out Week in, week out Week in, week out Week in, week out Week in, week out Week in, week out Well I don't care if I don't get paid I can't sit here for one more day.... Wasting away Well now you're wonderin' if it's gonna change 'Cause the weekdays are the same as always never changing Make a break, another escape I gotta get out, I gotta get out Make a break, another escape I gotta get out, I gotta get out Long live the weekend Long live the weekend Long live the weekend Long live the weekend Long live the weekend
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CHENEY, SCOTT BRADLEY OWEN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Long Live the Weekend" by "The Living End" is typically classified as punk rock, but it also has elements of rockabilly and alternative rock.
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Album DetailsThis song is from "The Living End" band's fourth studio album "State of Emergency," which was released on 4 February 2006.
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Chart Performance"Long Live the Weekend" became a successful single following its release. It peaked at number 18 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, indicating its popularity among listeners.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by the band's frontman Chris Cheney, who is also the principal songwriter and lead vocalist in the group.
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Personal Connection"Long Live the Weekend" is considered a reflection of the band's attitude towards their hectic lifestyle on the road, expressing a sentiment of 'carpe diem' through its lyrics and high-energy tempo.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Long Live the Weekend" features the band performing on a giant clock face, symbolizing the constant race against time in the music industry.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics have praised the track for its catchy riff and sing-a-long chorus, with many citing it as a standout track on the "State of Emergency" album.
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Live Performances"Long Live the Weekend" is a popular choice during the band's live performances, often generating enthusiastic responses from the audience.
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Band LineupWhen "Long Live the Weekend" was recorded, the band's line-up was composed of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, backing vocals), and Andy Strachan (drums).
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ProductionThe song was produced by Nick Launay, an English record producer who has also worked with bands like Midnight Oil, Nick Cave, and the Bad Seeds.
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