Working for the Weekend
Loverboy
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Everyone's watching, to see what you will do Everyone's looking at you, oh Everyone's wonderin', will you come out tonight Everyone's tryin' to get it right, get it right Everybody's working for the weekend Everybody wants a little romance Everybody's goin' off the deep end Everybody needs a second chance, oh You want a piece of my heart You better start from start You wanna be in the show Come on baby let's go Everyone's lookin' to see if it was you Everyone wants you to come through Everyone's hopin' it'll all work out Everyone's waiting they're holding out Everybody's working for the weekend Everybody wants a little romance Everybody's goin' off the deep end Everybody needs a second chance, oh You want a piece of my heart You better start from start You wanna be in the show Come on baby let's go You want a piece of my heart You better start from start You wanna be in the show Come on baby let's go You want a piece of my heart You better start from start You wanna be in the show Come on baby let's go
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Written by: Paul Dean, Matthew Frenette, Mike Reno
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Working for the Weekend" was released in 1981 as the lead single from Loverboy's second studio album, "Get Lucky."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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SongwritersThis iconic song was co-written by Loverboy members Paul Dean, Mike Reno, and Matt Frenette.
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Radio PopularityDue to its catchy tune and relatable theme, the song frequently gets airplay on classic rock radio stations especially near the end of the work week.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, featuring the band performing and a cluster of cheering fans, was one of the earliest music videos to receive heavy rotation on MTV.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become an anthem for hard-working individuals looking forward to the weekend, and has been featured in a variety of TV shows, commercials and movies, including the comedy film "Zoolander."
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Working for the Weekend," including rock band Poison, country singer Chris Young, and even jazz quartet Spyro Gyra.
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Humorous HomageThe song was amusingly paid homage to in a "Saturday Night Live" skit featuring Chris Farley and Patrick Swayze auditioning as Chippendales dancers.
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Song MeaningThe song is about everyone looking forward to the weekend to let loose and enjoy themselves after a long week of work.
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LegacyEven after decades since its release, "Working for the Weekend" remains one of Loverboy's most well-known and universally recognized songs.
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AccoladesThe album "Get Lucky," which features "Working for the Weekend," won the Juno Award for "Album of the Year" in 1982.
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Proverbial UsageThe song's title has gone on to become a common proverbial phrase used to describe the anticipation that workers feel toward the weekend.
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