Kool & the Gang

Songwriter: Walter Anderson Khalis Bayyan Jahqae Muhammad Balewa Muhammad

Producer: Khalis Bayyan

Watch out, it's time to clock out
It's been that type of week
It's 'bout to pop like the fourth
And I just got paid, my outfit's laid
Down, down to my feet
Ready to walk out the door

I'm picking up the fellas, it's marvelous how we're 'bout to roll up
And maybe we'll leave with some friends
I've been working hard every day
So Friday could show up
So c'mon, let the party begin
I'm ready for

The weekend, the weekend
Just got paid and I'm treating
Tops let back on the jeeps and
Up all night, break daylight
'Cause it's the weekend, the weekend
We ain't gon' be doin' much sleeping
Do it for the Gram, we tweeting
We rеady for, are you ready for
The weekеnd, the weekend?
The weekend, the weekend

Glasses up, time to toast up
I'm hoping you came to play
'Cause we're about to celebrate, yeah
Monday to Friday, then back
I'm feeling trapped
So I'm using these few days to escape

We're shutting down the bar
Turn the music up
Anywhere we go, we'll light it up soon as we get in
I've been working hard every day so Friday
Could show up, so c'mon, let the party begin
I'm ready for

The weekend, the weekend
Just got paid and I'm treatin'
Tops let back on the jeeps and
Up all night, break daylight 'cause it's
The weekend, the weekend
We ain't gon' be doin' much sleeping
Did it for the Gram, we tweeting
We ready for, are you ready for
The weekend, the weekend?
The weekend, the weekend

You reaching for the Tylenol
I think you went a little too hard is all
Yes, yes, y'all
But you gotta get back on the ball
Outta the bed, you crawl
You gotta get back on the J-O-B
'Cause we all gotta T-C-B
And you better believe it
Another day, another dollar, holla

Mondays are for money-makin', managing careers
But Tuesday, we texting
Wondering Wednesday what to wear
On Thursdays, I'm thirsty 'cause the weekend is almost near
T.G.I.F. now that Friday is here
I'm ready for

The weekend, the weekend
Just got paid and I'm treating
Tops let back on the jeeps and
Up all night, break daylight
'Cause it's the weekend, the weekend
We ain't gonna be doin' much sleeping
Did it for the Gram, we tweeting
We ready for, are you ready for
The weekend?

Kool & the Gang is an American jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and disco group from Jersey City. They were originally named the Jazziacs when they formed the group in 1964.

They went through several musical phases during their recording career, starting out with a purist jazz sound, then funk and R&B, progressing to a smooth pop-funk ensemble, and in the post-millennium creating music with a modern, electro-pop sound.

The group was becoming prominent in the music industry in the 1970s with hits such as “Holly Wood Swinging”, “Jungle Boogie” and “Summer Madness”. However they cemented their legendary status after the addition of lead vocalist James “J.T.” Taylor. With his help they went on to create classic hits such as “Ladies Night”, “Celebration”, “Get Down On It”, “Cherish” and countless others.

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