"Saturday Nite Is Dead" is a song by British rock musician Graham Parker, recorded with his backing band the Rumour.
Written about his experiences growing up in suburbia, the song features caustic lyrics and an angry vocal delivery.
"[1] In another interview, Parker pointed to the artificiality of partying on a Saturday as another example of "squeezing out a spark," referencing the album's title.
[2] The song was originally written by Parker as part of a larger album concept about growing up in suburbia.
He explained: On [Squeezing Out Sparks], I was kind of attempting a concept album about the suburbs of England, or at least trying to capture a vague approximation of suburban life.
"[1] "Saturday Nite Is Dead" was first released on Parker's fourth studio album, Squeezing Out Sparks, in March 1979.