Lyrics
Saturday night, I'm losing my mind
Saturday night, experiencing a sense of frustration or confusion.
Another couple minutes I'm free
Anticipation of freedom in a few minutes.
Working past nine, flip over that sign
Working until after nine and closing the business (flipping the sign).
Cause all my friends are waiting for me
Friends are waiting, creating a desire to finish work quickly.
10:45
The specific time, 10:45, possibly indicating a pivotal moment.
Everybody's outside
A gathering of people outside, setting the scene for the night.
Get used to us disturbing the peace
Expectation of causing disturbance to the peace, a rebellious or carefree attitude.
So take it easy, cuz we're here all night
A request to be tolerated as they plan to stay out all night.
Tell your momma not to call the police
Warning not to involve authorities (police) in their activities.
If you're down, dontcha get me down
If feeling low, avoid bringing others down with negativity.
So get
Interruption in the expression, possibly suggesting a sudden change or distraction.
Outta my way
A demand for others to clear the way or make space.
You never let us do what we want
Frustration about restrictions and not being able to do what they want.
Feeling all right
Expressing a positive emotional state, feeling fine or content.
It's after midnight
It's past midnight, suggesting a late-night setting.
And nothing really matters to me
Nothing matters, indicating a carefree or nonchalant attitude.
Panama red goes straight to your head
Reference to "Panama red," possibly a substance affecting perception.
At least if you've been drinking for free
Drinking for free, enjoying the night without financial concerns.
3:59
A specific time, 3:59, indicating a late-night or early morning moment.
Man, I lost track of time
Lost track of time, indicating a sense of losing oneself in the moment.
I gotta get back working at 10
Necessity to return to work at 10, a conflict between work and leisure.
But work has never been a friend of mine
A negative view of work, suggesting it's not enjoyable or fulfilling.
And tomorrow night we'll do it again
Looking forward to repeating the night's activities tomorrow.
If you're down, dontcha get me down
If feeling low, avoid bringing others down with negativity (repeated).
So get
Interruption in the expression, possibly suggesting a sudden change or distraction (repeated).
Outta my way
A demand for others to clear the way or make space (repeated).
You never let us do what we want
Frustration about restrictions and not being able to do what they want (repeated).
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