Friday I’m in Love – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Rodrigo, Robert Smith

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a joyful linguistic journey with "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure. This widely beloved pop song, known for its infectious optimism and simple, direct lyrics, offers an excellent opportunity to learn English vocabulary related to emotions, days of the week, and everyday expressions of happiness. Its clear narrative and catchy chorus make it easy to follow along, helping you to grasp conversational English in a fun and memorable way. Discover why this song has resonated with millions and let its upbeat spirit encourage your language learning!

[English]

[OLIVIA] HOW WE DOING UP FRONT HERE? ALL YOU GUYS RIGHT HERE, GOOD?

[CROWD CHEERING]

HOW ABOUT WAY IN THE BACK ON THE HILL? LET ME HEAR YOU SCREAM!

[CROWD SCREAMING]

OH COME ON BACK THERE. YOU CAN DO BETTER. SCREAM THREE, TWO, ONE!

[CROWD CHEERING]

THAT'S BETTER

OK SO YOU GUYS.

I'M SO WILDLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS NEXT GUEST. I CAN'T EVEN CONTAIN IT.

[CROWD CHEERING]

HE IS, UM

PERHAPS THE BEST SONG WRITER TO COME OUT OF ENGLAND.

HE IS A GLASTONBURY LEGEND

AND A PERSONAL HERO OF MINE.

WOULD YOU PLEASE WELCOME, ROBERT SMITH!

[CROWD CHEERING]

GIVE IT UP, COME ON!

[CROWD APPLAUDS]

♪♪♪

♪ I DON'T CARE IF MONDAY'S BLUE ♪

♪ TUESDAY'S GREY AND WEDNESDAY TOO ♪

♪ THURSDAY, I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ MONDAY YOU CAN FALL APART ♪

♪ TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY BREAK MY HEART ♪

♪ OH, THURSDAY DOESN'T EVEN START ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ SATURDAY, WAIT ♪

♪ AND SUNDAY ALWAYS COMES TOO LATE ♪

♪ BUT FRIDAY, NEVER HESITATE ♪

♪ I DON'T CARE IF MONDAY'S BLACK ♪

♪ TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, HEART ATTACK ♪

♪ THURSDAY, NEVER LOOKING BACK ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪♪♪

♪ MONDAY YOU CAN HOLD YOUR HEAD ♪

♪ TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, STAY IN BED ♪

♪ OR THURSDAY WATCH THE WALLS INSTEAD ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ SATURDAY, WAIT ♪

♪ AND SUNDAY ALWAYS COMES TOO LATE ♪

♪ BUT FRIDAY, NEVER HESITATE ♪

♪ DRESSED UP TO THE EYES ♪

♪ IT'S A WONDERFUL SURPRISE ♪

♪ TO SEE YOUR SHOES AND YOUR SPIRITS RISE ♪

♪ THROW OUT YOUR FROWN ♪

♪ AND JUST SMILE AT THE SOUND ♪

♪ SLEEK AS A SHRIEK, SPINNING 'ROUND AND 'ROUND ♪

♪ ALWAYS TAKE A BIG BITE ♪

♪ IT'S SUCH A GORGEOUS SIGHT ♪

♪ TO SEE YOU EAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT ♪

♪ YOU CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH ♪

♪ ENOUGH OF THIS STUFF ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ I DON'T CARE IF MONDAY'S BLUE ♪

♪ TUESDAY'S GREY AND WEDNESDAY TOO ♪

♪ OH THURSDAY, I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪ MONDAY YOU CAN FALL APART ♪

♪ TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, BREAK MY HEART ♪

♪ THURSDAY DOESN'T EVEN START ♪

♪ IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE ♪

♪♪♪

♪ OH, OH ♪

♪ DO-DO, DO-DO, DO-DO, DO ♪

♪ DO-DO, DO-DO, DO-DO, DO ♪

♪ (OH, OH, WHOA, YEA) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - a colour between green and violet; feeling sad
grey /ɡreɪ/ A2	adjective - a colour between black and white
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - the darkest colour, opposite of white
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens
late /leɪt/ A2	adjective - after the expected or usual time
never /ˈnɛvər/ A2	adverb - not at any time
hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ B2	verb - to pause before doing something because of uncertainty
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfəl/ B2	adjective - extremely good or marvelous
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/ B1	noun - an unexpected event or feeling verb - to cause someone to feel astonishment
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B2	noun - the non‑physical part of a person; morale or attitude
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move upward; to increase
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to form a facial expression indicating pleasure or amusement noun - a facial expression showing happiness
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - to emit a loud, high‑pitched cry noun - a loud, high‑pitched cry
frown /fraʊn/ B1	verb - to contract the eyebrows to show displeasure or concentration noun - an expression showing displeasure, created by furrowing the brows
gorgeous /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/ C1	adjective - very beautiful; splendid
bite /baɪt/ A2	verb - to cut or tear with the teeth noun - a small piece taken by biting; a painful feeling
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A2	adjective - sufficient; as much as needed adverb - to the required degree or extent

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't care if Monday's blue

  ➔ Conditional clause with "if"

  ➔ The word "if" introduces a conditional clause, showing that the speaker's lack of concern applies regardless of whether Monday is blue.

• Let me hear you scream!

  ➔ Imperative with "let" + object + base verb

  ➔ The structure "let me" is an imperative meaning "allow me"; it is followed by the base verb "hear" and the object "you scream".

• Would you please welcome, Robert Smith!

  ➔ Polite request with "Would you" + verb

  ➔ "Would you" forms a polite request; the verb "welcome" follows, asking the audience to greet Robert Smith.

• I can't even contain it.

  ➔ Negative modal verb "can't" + base verb

  ➔ "can't" is the contracted form of "cannot" and expresses inability; it is followed by the base verb "contain".

• You can hold your head.

  ➔ Modal verb "can" + base verb (ability)

  ➔ "can" expresses ability or permission; here it indicates that the listener is able to "hold" their head.

• I'm so wildly excited about this next guest.

  ➔ Intensifier "so" + adjective "wildly excited" + prepositional phrase "about"

  ➔ "so" intensifies the adjective phrase "wildly excited"; the prepositional phrase "about this next guest" shows the source of excitement.

• It's Friday, I'm in love.

  ➔ Simple present "is" + contraction "I'm" (present simple + present continuous meaning)

  ➔ "It's" is a contraction of "it is" stating a fact; "I'm" (I am) expresses a current emotional state.

• I can never get enough.

  ➔ Modal verb "can" + adverb "never" + verb phrase "get enough"

  ➔ "can" expresses ability; the adverb "never" adds a negative absolute sense, and "get enough" means to obtain a sufficient amount.

• It's a wonderful surprise.

  ➔ Existential "it is" + indefinite article + adjective + noun

  ➔ "It" functions as a dummy subject; the phrase "a wonderful surprise" describes what exists.