FRIDAY I'm in LOVE
A love letter to the best day of the week
Listen: Friday I'm in Love
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Cover Versions
The joy of "Friday I'm in Love" has inspired countless covers by artists across genres. Here are some fan-favorite reinterpretations:
- Yo La TengoDreamy indie take, live at WFMU
- Janet DevlinAcoustic and heartfelt, viral on YouTube
- The Bates90s punk-pop energy
- Phoebe BridgersHaunting, stripped-down live version
- Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie)Gentle indie-folk, for SiriusXM
- Yoann Casals (Piano Cover)Instrumental, melancholic piano
Fan Links & Resources
Dive deeper into The Cure and the world of "Friday I'm in Love" with these curated fan resources:
- The Cure Official WebsiteOfficial band news, tour dates, and releases
- Chain of FlowersLong-running Cure fan blog with news, setlists, and deep dives
- The Cure on RedditActive fan community, discussions, and fan art
- The Cure on DiscogsComprehensive discography and collector info
- Friday I'm in Love WikipediaBackground, chart info, and song history
Guitar Tabs & Chords
Want to play along? Here are the main chords and progressions for "Friday I'm in Love". Grab your guitar and let the neon strumming begin!
Fan-made chord pads for practice (not the original studio track). Tap play — your browser may enable audio after the first gesture. Tip: tap a chord card to start from that step.
The Days Fly By
From the grey monotony of Monday to the vibrant explosion of Friday...
“Friday I'm in Love doesn't follow the typical Cure formula. It's an anthem of joy in a catalog often defined by melancholy.”
Theme
Escapism, love, emotional contrast between routine drudgery and exciting liberation
Vibe
Joyful chaos, nostalgia, romantic yearning, slightly quirky with gothic undertones
Legacy
One of The Cure's most accessible hits, proving Robert Smith can do happy
- Released: May 1992
- Album: Wish
- Genre: Alternative Rock, Jangle Pop
- Writer: Robert Smith
- Producer: David M. Allen, Robert Smith
- Chart: UK #6, US Alt #2
Key Lyrics
Friday I'm in love
The refrain that launched a thousand coversMonday I'll go dancing on
The countdown to bliss beginsThursday I'll just stare at the clock
The anticipation is killing usAnd I don't care if Monday's blue
Love conquers all mundane despairLyric Summary
A celebration of the joy and anticipation that Friday brings, contrasting the dullness of the week with the euphoria of love.
About the Song
“Friday I'm in Love” is a song by English rock band The Cure, released in May 1992 as the lead single from their ninth studio album, Wish (1992). The song was written by Robert Smith and is noted for its upbeat, almost poppy sound, contrasting with the typically darker tone of the band's work.
The music video, directed by Sara撮, features the band performing in a colorful, deliberately low-budget setting with paint splatters and chaotic energy that perfectly captures the song's spirit.
Despite (or because of) its departure from The Cure's gothic rock roots, it became one of their most successful singles, reaching number six on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the US.