Couple Days Off
Huey Lewis & the News, Huey Lewis
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Yeah alright I like my job and I don't mind the work But eleven out of twelve is bound to hurt The pay's pretty good and the benefits are fine But I got a little girl and I wanna make her mine Don't mind telling you I get a little mad To get a bit ahead takes all the time I have Don't misunderstand me, I'm not getting soft All I want is a couple days off Yeah can't wait for the weekend Ah baby just can't wait no I don't need another high song to sing I don't need a shiny new diamond ring I don't need to meet nobody else I just need a little time for myself 'Cause I'm only human, I'm no machine I need a little loving only you know what I mean Don't misunderstand me, I'm not getting soft All I want is a couple days off Yeah, just a couple days Let me catch my breath Thank God for the weekend Ah back to the old grind I don't need another long coffee break I've had as much coffee as a man can take I need to change my disposition change my point of view I need time to figure out what I wanna do Believe me when I tell you it gets a little rough We work a little harder but it never is enough I'm not afraid to say I'm a total loss All I want is a couple days off Just a couple days Oh yes sir Time to wait for the weekend
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAYES, GEOFFREY PALMER, HUEY LEWIS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Genre"Couple Days Off" is categorized under the Rock genre, featuring the distinctive style of the early 1990s.
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AlbumThis track is a part of Huey Lewis and the News' 6th studio album, "Hard at Play," released in 1991.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming one of their last significant hits.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Couple Days Off" was directed by Jim Yukich, who has worked with various famous musicians and bands. It portrays the band members as they enjoy a few days off.
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CriticismDespite being a commercial success, some music critics found the song's lyrics to be somewhat shallow compared to other Huey Lewis and the News songs.
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ThemeThe theme of the song revolves around the joy and relaxation of having personal time away from work pressures and hassles.
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Song LengthThe original track has a duration of 4:56 minutes.
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Song Writer"Couple Days Off" was written by Huey Lewis and co-members Sean Hopper and Johnny Colla.
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Noteworthy PerformanceThe band performed "Couple Days Off" live at the 1991 Billboard Music Awards.
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Backing BandThe backing band for this song, and the album it's from, is "The News," which consists of a variety of talented musicians, including some who've been with Huey Lewis since the beginning.
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CollaborationsWhile not a collaboration in the technical sense, the song was produced by the band members themselves, alongside their regular producer Bill Schnee.
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LegacyDespite some critics’ views, "Couple Days Off" has remained popular amongst fans and continues to be played at their concerts, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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