Long Live the Weekend

The Living End

About Long Live the Weekend

"Long Live the Weekend" is the third single from The Living End's fourth album, State of Emergency. It was released on 20 May 2006 in Australia. The song was one of the most added to Australian radio during April. Despite this, "Long Live the Weekend" did not enter the top twenty – whilst the earlier two singles from the album entered the top ten – peaking on the ARIA charts at twenty-three.


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2006
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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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The Living End

The Living End is an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals) and Andy Strachan (drums). The band rose to fame in the late 1990s after the release of their double A-side single, Second Solution / Prisoner of Society. more »

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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.
Album Details
This song is from "The Living End" band's fourth studio album "State of Emergency," which was released on 4 February 2006.
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.
Songwriter
The song was penned by the band's frontman Chris Cheney, who is also the principal songwriter and lead vocalist in the group.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Reception
Many 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.
Live Performances
"Long Live the Weekend" is a popular choice during the band's live performances, often generating enthusiastic responses from the audience.
Band Lineup
When "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).
Production
The 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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