[2026] 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.

Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

A song written by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.

Released in 1976, it became ABBA’s first worldwide Europop disco hit.

It was covered in 1977 by American disco singer Carol Douglas.

Friday Night‬‬‬Nasboi

Nasboi – Friday Night (Official Video)

This is a delightfully upbeat, bona fide weekend anthem by Nigeria’s Nazboi—an artist who also enjoys nationwide popularity as a comedian.

The track is an Afrobeats celebration of that Friday-night euphoria everyone looks forward to, and its positive energy is strong enough to blow away even a power outage.

The lyrics also reflect admiration for a national football star, and many listeners will likely feel their self-confidence soar just by pressing play.

Released in July 2025, the music video features Victor Osimhen himself, the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, which sparked huge buzz.

It’s a killer tune recommended for when you want to forget the week’s fatigue and head into the weekend feeling on top of the world!

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.

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.

FridayRebecca Black

Rebecca Black – Friday

A song by Rebecca Black, who grew up in Anaheim Hills, California.

The music video was filmed at her father’s house, and in 2011 it garnered over 180 million views on YouTube, becoming one of the most talked-about videos.