There’s something universally uplifting about that moment when the week’s hustle and grind starts winding down, and the weekend’s promise comes into view. “It’s Finally Friday” by George Jones taps into this shared sentiment with a joyful exuberance that’s hard to resist. This song is like an anthem for everyone who’s ever counted down the minutes until the freedom of the weekend.
The beauty of “It’s Finally Friday” lies in its simplicity and relatability. The lyrics are straightforward, echoing the relief and excitement that Fridays bring. It doesn’t try to be anything more than a celebration of the end of the workweek, which is precisely what makes it so relatable. Jones captures that familiar feeling of being weighed down by the week’s responsibilities, only to have them lifted by the thought of two blissful days of freedom.
Musically, the song is infused with a lively energy, driven by a rhythm that seems to mimic the quickening pulse of someone about to clock out for the weekend. The upbeat tempo and infectious melody are enough to get anyone tapping their feet, and before you know it, you’re singing along, feeling every bit of that Friday freedom.
But beyond the surface, there’s something almost nostalgic about this song. It reminds us of simpler times when a weekend could be a haven from the daily grind. Listening to “It’s Finally Friday” is like getting a permission slip to let loose, have fun, and forget about your worries, even if just for a little while. It’s a reminder that life’s not just about the work we do, but also about the moments we carve out for ourselves.
Whether you’re listening to this tune on your drive home from work, or it’s kicking off your weekend playlist, “It’s Finally Friday” is bound to put a smile on your face. It’s a musical high-five to everyone who’s made it through another week, celebrating that sweet, sweet release that only Fridays can bring
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Lyrics
I got a hundred dollars smokin’ in my billfold
I know I oughta save it, but it’s burnin’ a hole
Right through my pocket and into my skin
Come Monday morning, I’ll be broke again
It’s finally Friday, I’m free again
I got my motor running for a wild weekend
It’s finally Friday, I’m outta control
Forget the workin’ blues and let the good times roll
I got a little sugarbaby down the road
She’s sittin’ on ready and rockin’ on roll
We’ll dance up a storm and later all night
We’ll be workin’ on a-doin’ all the wrong things right
It’s finally Friday, I’m free again
I got my motor running for a wild weekend
It’s finally Friday, I’m outta control
Forget the workin’ blues and let the good times roll
Monday, I’ll be hurtin’ with my head in a vice
Tuesday, I’ll be wonderin’ if I’ll ever survive
Wednesday and Thursday, I’ll be slowly tunin’ in
Friday, I’ll be revin’ up my motor again
Finally Friday, I’m free again
I got my motor running for a wild weekend
It’s finally Friday, I’m out of control
Forget the workin’ blues and let the good times roll
Finally Friday
I got my motor running for a wild weekend
It’s finally Friday
Forget the workin’ blues and let the good times roll