Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Bon Jovi
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Hey, man I'm alive I'm takin' each day and night at a time I'm feelin' like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night Hey, my name is Jim, where did I go wrong My life's a bargain basement, all the good shit's gone I just can't hold a job, where do I belong I'm sleeping in my car, my dreams move on My name is Billy Jean, my love was bought and sold I'm only sixteen, I feel a hundred years old My foster daddy went, took my innocence away The street life ain't much better, but at least I get paid And Tuesday just might go my way It can't get worse than yesterday Thursdays, Fridays ain't been kind But somehow I'll survive Hey man I'm alive I'm takin' each day and night at a time Yeah I'm down, but I know I'll get by Hey hey hey hey, man gotta live my life Like I ain't got nothin' but this roll of the dice I'm feelin' like a Monday, but someday I'll be Saturday night Now I can't say my name, and tell you where I am I want to roll myself away, don't know if I can I wish that I could be in some other time and place With someone else's soul, someone else's face Oh, Tuesday just might go my way It can't get worse than yesterday Thursdays, Fridays ain't been kind But somehow I'll survive Hey, man I'm alive I'm takin' each day and night at a time Yeah I'm down, but I know I'll get by Hey hey hey hey, man gotta live my life I'm gonna pick up all the pieces and what's left of my pride I'm feelin' like a Monday, but someday I'll be Saturday night Saturday night, here we go Some day I'll be Saturday night I'll be back on my feet, I'll be doin' all right It may not be tomorrow baby, that's OK I ain't goin' down, gonna find a way, hey hey hey Hey man I'm alive I'm takin' each day and night at a time Yeah, I'm down, but I know I'll get by Hey hey hey hey, man, gotta live my life Like I ain't got nothin' but this roll of the dice I'm feelin' like a Monday, but someday I'll be Saturday night I'm feelin' like a Monday, but someday I'll be Saturday night Saturday night, all right, all right Saturday night
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Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, DESMOND CHILD, JON BON JOVI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Someday I'll Be Saturday Night" is a rock song that combines elements of soft rock with a hint of country.
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Release DataThe song was first released as part of Bon Jovi's greatest hits album "Cross Road" on October 31st, 1994.
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Track InformationIt was the only completely new track on the album and served as one of two promotional singles for that release.
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Chart PerformanceThe single peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart and just made it into the top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, charting at No. 39.
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Notable AppearancesThe song is popular on the band’s setlists and has stayed a staple in the band's live performances.
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Artistic HighlightThe song is noted for its poignant lyrics about struggle and perseverance, told from the perspective of diverse characters each facing a different hardship.
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Original InspirationThe song was conceived from ideas and several lines noted down by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi's principal songwriters.
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Live PerformanceThe band usually performs this song in a slightly re-arranged version during live shows, and it often ends with Richie Sambora playing an extension of the guitar solo.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed off Adrian Moat and debuted on MTV in 1994. It features both live performance as well as backstage footage.
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Song MeaningJon Bon Jovi has said in several interviews that this song represents the common man's struggle and the way people can find joy even through hardship.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by several artists in live performances, a testament to its lasting popularity.
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Cultural Impact"Someday I'll Be Saturday Night" has become something of an anthem for weekend workers and those who waiting for their "Saturday Night", or their moment to let loose and enjoy themselves.
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