[Intro] [Slow, melancholic doo-wop vocal harmony, warm guitar strumming] Oh-oh, the high school days are gone... Shoo-wop, shoo-wop... [Verse 1] The diploma is boxed, the hallway is bare The real world is waiting, with burdens to share The wild little boy is a man in a tie The sweet little girl says the playground goodbye The time clock is ticking on Monday at eight No time left for dreaming, no time to be late [Chorus] [Tempo shifts to fast, explosive Rock 'n' Roll beat, driving slap bass] But when Saturday comes, the neon burns bright! The boss and the rules disappear in the night! We throw all our worries right out of the door The jukebox is spinning on our favorite floor The rock 'n' roll rhythm is taking command The weekend belongs to the wild in the land! [Verse 2] [Medium tempo, rhythmic brass instruments] In blue-collar clothes I am working the line You’re typing all day just to earn your last dime The hours are heavy, the wages are small We’re building a life with our backs to the wall We’re learning to sweat for the bread on the plate The world on the outside is moving so straight [Chorus] But when Saturday comes, the neon burns bright! The boss and the rules disappear in the night! We throw all our worries right out of the door The jukebox is spinning on our favorite floor The rock 'n' roll rhythm is taking command The weekend belongs to the wild in the land! [Verse 3] [Music slows down for a brief dramatic moment] Yeah, we’re growing up now, the changes are real A man and a woman, that’s just how we feel The dreams of our youth might be gathering dust But keeping the groove is a thing we can trust Deep down in our souls there’s a fire alight We still know the steps when we step in the night! [Chorus] [Grand finale, high energy, screaming saxophone solo] But when Saturday comes, the neon burns bright! The boss and the rules disappear in the night! We throw all our worries right out of the door The jukebox is spinning on our favorite floor The rock 'n' roll rhythm is taking command The weekend belongs to the wild in the land! [Outro] [Fast guitar solo, backing choir singing "Rock 'n' Roll will never die", big drum hit] [End]
