Every Other Friday at Five
Surviving Love's Odds: Every Other Friday at Five
Lyrics
One out of two ain't gonna make it
One out of two parents won't succeed in maintaining a relationship.
Those are the odds these days
These odds are prevalent in contemporary times.
And in a world of statistics
In a world dominated by statistical outcomes.
He's left tryin' to survive
The protagonist is left attempting to endure and navigate life.
'Til every other Friday at five
Anticipation of a specific time – every other Friday at five.
He counts the days and then the hours
Counting down days and hours until a reunion with his children.
'Til he can hold his babies in his arms
A heartfelt desire to hold his children in his arms.
And they'll be watchin' out the window
The children eagerly waiting at the window for his arrival.
When he pulls up in the drive
Observing their father pulling into the driveway.
On every other Friday at five
Highlighting the significance of every other Friday at five.
For forty-eight hours they're with him again
The limited time of forty-eight hours when the children are with him.
But on Sunday afternoon he's out of time
However, time runs out on Sunday afternoon.
Some folks call him a deserter but his kids know he'll arrive
Some label him as a deserter, but his children believe in his return.
On every other Friday at five
Reiterating the importance of every other Friday at five.
So let's not put 'em in the middle
Advocating not placing the children in a contentious situation.
And play tug-of-war with their little hearts
Discouraging playing emotional games with their hearts.
But let mamas and daddies
Encouraging parents to greet and bid farewell amicably.
Smile hello and wave goodbye
Wishing parents to smile hello and wave goodbye positively.
On every other Friday at five
Emphasizing the importance of every other Friday at five.
For forty-eight hours they're with him again
Repeat of the limited forty-eight hours with the children.
But on Sunday afternoon he's out of time
Time constraint on Sunday afternoon.
Some folks call him a deserter but his kids know he'll arrive
Addressing the criticism of desertion while reaffirming his commitment.
On every other Friday at five
Reiterating the significance of every other Friday at five.
And they'll be watchin' out the window
Children eagerly waiting at the window for his arrival.
When he pulls up in the drive
Observing their father pulling into the driveway.
On every other Friday at five
Reaffirming the importance of every other Friday at five.
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