[2025] A roundup of classic Western songs about Friday

Black FridayTom Odell

Tom Odell – Black Friday (Official Music Video)

Tom Odell is a British singer-songwriter known for his delicate piano and emotionally rich vocals.

What he portrays here is an introspective Friday scene, different from the weekend’s usual exhilaration.

This work sings of a piercing self-loathing that arises when, in the glow of a loved one, you feel like a commodity being sold off cheaply.

Its original lyrics have been highly praised, earning a nomination for the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards in May 2024.

As the title track of his 2024 album Black Friday, it also drew attention after being featured in the Netflix drama Heartstopper.

On a glittering Friday night, when you’d rather be alone and sink into deep thought, this song will quietly stay by your side.

Friday Night‬‬‬Vigiland

Vigiland – Friday Night‬‬‬

The Swedish DJ duo Vigiland, known for their powerful sound influenced by Melbourne bounce, have gained widespread popularity.

This track they produced is a party anthem made for Fridays, celebrating the end of the week and the start of the weekend.

The excitement of breaking free from work stress and dancing with friends until morning is captured through catchy synth melodies and bouncy beats.

Released in April 2017, the song peaked at No.

6 on the charts in their home country of Sweden and stayed on the charts for 30 weeks.

It’s the perfect track to crank up your mood for the amazing weekend ahead.

Pink Friday GirlsNicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday Girls (Official Audio)

Nicki Minaj, the Trinidad and Tobago–born superstar who reigns as the queen of hip-hop, delivers a pop-rap track bursting with the exhilaration of kicking off the weekend.

Quoting the iconic hit by the universally known Cyndi Lauper, it powerfully depicts women having unabashed fun without worrying about society’s gaze or expectations.

Its message syncs perfectly with the liberating feeling of a long-awaited Friday night.

The song appears on her December 2023 album, Pink Friday 2.

In May 2024, she thrilled fans on tour by performing it alongside Lauper herself, the original artist.

It’s a perfect pick to crank the vibe to the max at weekend parties or girls’ nights.

FridayIce Cube

Ice Cube – Friday (Official Video) [Explicit]

There’s a quintessential West Coast hip-hop sound that perfectly captures a chilled-out Friday vibe.

This track is by Ice Cube, the American rapper renowned as a gangsta rap legend.

Serving as the theme song for a comedy film he also starred in and co-wrote, it blends everyday humor and a relaxed atmosphere over a G-funk beat, resulting in an exceptionally smooth composition.

The soundtrack that features this song, Friday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), released in 1995, spent two weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

It’s an ideal tune for winding down at the end of the week while hanging out with friends.

Another Friday NightJoel Corry

Joel Corry – Another Friday Night (Official Visualiser)

Joel Corry, a UK-born producer who commands an overwhelming presence in the house and EDM scenes.

The number he chose for his debut album’s title is the ultimate party anthem, a celebration of Friday night’s arrival.

Its catchy, exhilarating beat intertwines with a breezy synth melody, conjuring the promise of an incredible weekend ahead.

What comes through in this track is a palpable sense of release from the everyday and an irrepressible anticipation for a night spent with friends.

The album featuring this song, 2023’s “Another Friday Night,” peaked at No.

5 on the UK Albums Chart.

It’s the perfect tune to kick off the weekend and push your mood to the max.

FridayBooba

Booba – Friday (Clip Officiel)

Standing apart from the giddy weekend mood, the rapper Booba—who leads the French hip-hop scene—offers a dark Friday worldview.

There’s a unique allure to the works he creates.

This track feels like the polar opposite of the Friday exhilaration many people imagine: tense, dark French rap.

Rather than basking in the glitter of weekend anticipation, it coolly depicts street realities and inner turmoil over a heavy beat.

Released in November 2017, the song appears on the certified Diamond classic Trône, and it also achieved Diamond certification as a single in France.

It’s a perfect choice for those tired of generic weekend anthems, or for a night when you want to sink into a more reflective mood.

Thank God It’s FridayIce Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills – Thank God It’s Friday (Official Music Video)

An electrifying track that upends all expectations for the weekend, painting a Friday drenched in fear.

Hailing from the United States, metalcore band Ice Nine Kills stands out with their theatrical core—a dramatic style inspired by horror films.

This song translates the world of the iconic horror movie Friday the 13th into music, depicting the moment when a weekend that should be fun turns into a nightmare from the victim’s perspective.

The ironic twist in which the phrase “Thank God it’s Friday” rings out as a cry of despair grabs listeners by the heart.

The track is included on the acclaimed October 2018 release The Silver Scream, which reached No.

29 on the US charts.

It’s the perfect song for anyone seeking a thrilling experience that sets itself apart from the usual weekend anthem.