My buddy Ben put this on a mix for me in 1997. It’s a song by the Press, and I don’t know anything else by or about the band. But this song is in my head every Friday. I am putting the lyrics here. I will put it on a mix for you if you want. Maybe even a tape if you want.

Friday Five Pm

OK, steady, ready, go!
Waiting for the whistle to blow
For the past 5 days I’ve earned my keep
Now I’m ready for the end of the week

It’s Friday 5 PM
Friday 5 PM
Get it while you can
It’s Friday 5 PM

Monday through Wednesday not paid to think
Paid on Thursday, Thursday I drink
The next day I get up from where I last fell
Friday is here I’m gonna raise some Hell

It’s Friday 5 PM
Friday 5 PM
Get it while you can
It’s Friday 5 PM

Get it!

Restless nights and wasted days
I’m over worked and underpaid
Someone’s making my life tuff
My foot is down and I’ve had enough

It’s Friday 5 PM
Friday 5 PM
Get it while you can
It’s Friday 5 PM