I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night
Saturday Night Revelry: Five Dollars, No Worries
Lyrics
(Hey) well, I've been a-working hard the whole week long
The speaker has been working hard all week.
And I'm a-gonna have some wine, women and song
They plan to enjoy themselves with wine, women, and song.
I gotta work next week but that's alright
Despite having to work the following week, they're okay with it.
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night
The speaker only has five dollars for their activities on Saturday night.
A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun
Describing the atmosphere of music, dancing, flirting, and fun.
It's gonna go on till way past one
Expectation that the festivities will continue late into the night.
I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright
Planning to go where there's a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night
Reiterating the limited funds available for the night.
I'm gonna have fun tonight
Expressing the intention to have a good time.
Gonna get right tonight
Wanting to have a fulfilling and enjoyable evening.
Everything will be alright
Feeling optimistic that everything will be fine.
'Cause tonight is Saturday night (hey)
Highlighting the significance of it being Saturday night for enjoyment.
Well, other folks a-wonderin' what the future may bring
Contrasting the speaker's mindset with others who worry about the future.
I'm a-gonna have fun and feel no pain
Determined to have fun without feeling any negative effects.
My pants are ragged but that's alright
Not bothered by their worn-out clothing.
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night
Reiterating the limited financial resources for the night.
A-music and dancin', flirtin' and fun
Repeating the vibrant scene of music, dancing, flirting, and fun.
It's gonna go on a-way past one
Expectation that the festivity will continue late into the night.
I'm a-gonna go where the lights are bright
Choosing to be where there's a lively atmosphere despite financial limitations.
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night
Reiterating the restricted budget for the night.
Gonna have fun tonight
Reiterating the intent to have a good time.
Gonna get right tonight
Desiring to have an enjoyable and fulfilling evening.
Everything will be just right
Optimism about everything going well during the night.
Tonight is Saturday night (hey)
Highlighting the significance of it being Saturday night for enjoyment.
Let other folks a-wonder what the future may bring
Repeating the contrast between the speaker and those worrying about the future.
I'm a-gonna have fun and feel no pain
Resolute about having fun without any negative consequences.
My pants are ragged but that's alright
Not concerned about their shabby attire.
I got five dollars and it's Saturday night
Final emphasis on the limited funds available for the night.
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