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Working Weekends, Working Nights

from There​’​s no such thing as the Hepburns (2017) by THE HEPBURNS

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This story spans seventy years of Jones family history; from my mum’s childhood during the Blitz in London and her evacuation to Swansea, to her sons’ shift-working stints in twenty-first century Wales. That my mum was dispatched to Swansea to prevent her from being bombed is a fact not without irony, for those who know their Welsh history. Written in a tongue not native to these parts, the lyric is about the hybrid nature of songs and people, featuring once again the sublime harmonica playing of Pat Grover. The music, like the people involved, is a mish-mash, with influences ranging from music hall to ska, from ‘Burlington Bertie’ to ‘Shanty Town’.

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I don’t mind working weekends, I don’t mind working nights
I’m just getting going when you’re putting out the lights
I don’t mind working weekends although I’d rather not Not when the weather’s sunny, not when it’s hot, hot, hot

Are we going to the seaside
Or maybe to the lakes?
Are we going to the seaside,
Where the white water breaks?
Are we going to the seaside
Can I jump in the boot?
I’ll make a little nest for myself
Amongst all your loot

I’ve been cooped up here for ages, trapped in my little bubble
Can I come away with you? I won’t be any trouble
I’ll pretend to tie my shoelace if we should meet a friend
I don’t want to be a nuisance, I don’t want to offend

Are we going to the seaside
Or maybe to the lakes?
Are we going to the seaside,
Where the white water breaks?
Are we going to the seaside
I want to see the sights
Show me fun and laughter
Show me the bright lights...

I’m the school caretaker with the dodgy ticker
I’m the condensation on the barrel of the Vickers
I’m the Super 8 as it flashes and it flickers
I’m the evacuee, the boy from the blitz
The diabolical stench from the sulphur pits
I’m the threadbare seats in the Rialto and the Ritz
I’m the pain in your eyes when you realise it’s still daylight

Are we going to the dancehall?
I want to see the fights
Show me fun and laughter
Show me the bright lights

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from There​’​s no such thing as the Hepburns (2017), released January 27, 2017

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THE HEPBURNS Wales, UK

The Hepburns are a Welsh indie band from Llanelli, South-West Wales. They have recorded thirteen albums, two EPs, one single and three BBC sessions. 'Electric Lliedi Land' was released in September 2020, followed by a cover version of Vic Godard's 'I'll Find Out Over Time'. They also contributed to three Corona Underground Projects. A new album feat. Estella Rosa is due for release in Oct. 2021. ... more

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