Living for the Weekend

Hard-Fi

About Living for the Weekend

"Living for the Weekend" is the fourth single from English indie rock band Hard-Fi, from their debut album, Stars of CCTV. It was released on 5 September 2005 and peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. "Living for the Weekend" was written by Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer and has been heavily featured in a Life Style Sports commercial in Ireland and a Carling commercial in the United Kingdom. It has also been featured on the Winter Olympics Special of BBC's Top Gear and in the CSI episode "Time of Your Death". The single cover does not bear the "Parental Advisory" sticker in spite of the lyrics: "Ah shit!" about halfway through the song. The Sugababes also covered this song, which appeared on their single "Follow Me Home" as well as the Radio 1's Live Lounge compilation. 


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2005
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Oh, I've been working all week and I'm tired.
I've been working all week and I'm... just living for the weekend.

Hey hey, I got some money, I just got paid, got some money and I can't wait for 6 O'Clock,
I'm outta' heeeere

End of the night there's a club and a glass got my name on.
Run down my street I have glass in my feet, I can't fight it........

I did overtime, working is such a bind, got some money to spend, living for the weekend,
When it gets too much, I live for the rush, got some money to spend, living for the weekend!

Man! Yeah, I've been working all week and I'm shot, yeah, I've been working all week for what?
Just living for the weekend.

Ahhh. Shit. Saw my girl and I had a fit. Saw my neighbours and all it is...
No she can't come in, she caught her voice.
Slip round the back, at the back there's a place where there's a window.
Drop to the floor, can't risk eyes through the door, I got a family.....

I did overtime, working is such a bind, got some money to spend, living for the weekend,
When it gets too much, I live for the rush, got some money to spend, living for the weekend!

Can you feel it? Feel the pressure? Rising?

Pressure
Pressure
Pressure, Pressure, Pressure
Feel the pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure

Living for the weekend
Living for the weekend
Living for the weekend
Living for the weekend
Living for the weekend
Living for the weekend
Living for the weekend
Oh, Living for the weekend

Going out tonight
Going out tonight
Girl, with you and I going out tonight [Repeat: x4]

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Hard-Fi

Hard-Fi are an English indie rock band formed in Staines, Surrey in 2003. The band's members are Richard Archer (lead vocals and guitar), Ross Phillips (guitar and backing vocals), Kai Stephens (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Steve Kemp (drums and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: RICHARD ARCHER

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Living for the Weekend" is a song by British rock band Hard-Fi from their debut studio album, "Stars of CCTV."
Release Information
It was released as the third single from the album in the UK on 5th September 2005.
Chart Performance
This song peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's breakout hit.
Music Video
The music video for "Living for the Weekend" was directed by Adam Smith and features the band performing on a circular stage inside a futuristic setting.
Song Structure
Lyrically, the song expresses the desire for the weekend to arrive after a strenuous workweek, a common theme in pop and rock music.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews for its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics. It's often highlighted as a standout track from "Stars of CCTV".
Song Influence
"Living for the Weekend" has been used in several television series, including Grey's Anatomy and Gavin and Stacey.
Band's Perspective
In several interviews, band members have mentioned that the song reflects their own experience of working odd jobs before their music career took off.
Commercial Use
The song featured in the Sony Bravia advert and is part of the soundtrack for the video game "Burnout Revenge".
Unique Performance
During live performances, "Living for the Weekend" often features an extended drum solo.
Awards
Hard-Fi's album "Stars of CCTV", which features "Living for the Weekend", won the 'Best Album' award at the 2006 NME Awards.
Certification
The album "Stars of CCTV" has been certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), indicating sales of over 600,000 copies in the UK.

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