About the song
“Friday on My Mind” is a classic rock anthem that has resonated with audiences for decades. Released in 1966 by the Australian band The Easybeats, this song captured the spirit of the working class, offering a relatable escape from the monotony of the week.
The song’s catchy melody and relatable lyrics have contributed to its enduring popularity. The minor-key verses paint a picture of the drudgery of the workweek, with lines like “Monday morning feels so bad/Coming Tuesday I feel better” expressing the universal desire for the weekend to arrive. However, the song’s true power lies in the chorus, which bursts into a major-key celebration of freedom and enjoyment.
Although “Friday on My Mind” has often been labeled a “working class anthem,” George Young, one of the song’s writers, insisted that it was more about a general outlook on life than any class statement. The song’s distinctive guitar opening was inspired by a film performance featuring the Swingle Singers, who were known for their innovative vocal arrangements.
Over the years, “Friday on My Mind” has become a timeless classic, transcending generations and cultural boundaries. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the universal longing for escape and the joy of a well-deserved break. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, “Friday on My Mind” is a song that continues to inspire and uplift listeners.
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Lyrics
Monday mornin’ feels so bad
Ev’rybody seems to nag me
Comin’ Tuesday I feel better
Even my old man looks good
Wed’sday just don’t go
Thursday goes too slow
I’ve got Friday on my mind
Gonna have fun in the city
Be with my girl, she’s so pretty
She looks fine tonight
She is out of sight to me
Tonight I’ll spend my bread, tonight
I’ll lose my head, tonight
I’ve got to get to night
Monday I’ll have Friday on my mind
Do the five day grind once more
I know of nothin’ else that bugs me
More than workin’ for the rich man
Hey! I’ll change that scene one day
Today I might be mad, tomorrow I’ll be glad
‘Cause I’ll have Friday on my mind
Gonna have fun in the city
Be with my girl, she’s so pretty
She looks fine tonight.
She is out of sight to me
Tonight I’ll spend my bread, tonight
I’ll lose my head, tonight
I’ve got to get to night
Monday I’ll have Friday on my mind