Thursday doesn’t get the same spotlight as Friday or Sunday, but it’s a sneaky little day that’s perfect for storytelling. Whether it’s anticipation, regret, calm before the chaos, or a day stuck in between, plenty of artists have found inspiration in this often-overlooked weekday. From rock and R&B to indie pop and experimental sounds, these Thursday songs capture everything from ordinary routines to life-altering moments.
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Best Songs About Thursday
1. “Sweet Thursday” – Matt Costa
Lyric Sample: “Sweet Thursday is calling me back up to Monterey.”
“Sweet Thursday” tells the story of someone forced to leave home, haunted by memories of their past. Thursday becomes a symbol of return and rest after struggle.
2. “Thursday” – Jess Glynne
Lyric Sample: “And there are many things that I could change so slightly.”
This pop song focuses on being comfortable in your own skin. Glynne uses the routine of a Thursday to send a message about confidence and self-worth.
3. “Thursday’s Child” – David Bowie
Lyric Sample: “Now that I’ve really got a chance, everything’s falling into place.”
“Thursday’s Child” follows a man looking back on life with a strange mix of peace and regret. Bowie sings about a life full of effort and disappointment, and how everything changes when someone finally sees him.
4. “Thursday in the Danger Room” – Run the Jewels ft. Kamasi Washington
Lyric Sample: “And I guess I say you left too soon, but the truth is that you never left.”
This hip-hop track is about losing a friend and the pain that comes with it. Thursday is the day when everything feels the hardest for those who remain.
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5. “Thursday” – Pet Shop Boys
Lyric Sample: “It’s Thursday night, let’s get it right, I want to know you’re gonna stay for the weekend.”
This 2010s song is about hoping someone will stay and share the weekend together. Thursday becomes the starting point for holding on to a relationship and making the most of the time ahead.
6. “Thursday Afternoon” – Brian Eno
Instrumental
This ambient piece stretches over an hour and works as background music for a slow, uneventful day. Eno composed it specifically for Thursday afternoon pacing, making it long, open-ended, and immersive.
7. “Thursday” – Jim Croce
Lyric Sample: “Well, it started out just like a dream, and like a dream I knew that what we had would have to end.”
Croce uses Thursday to mark the point where something good starts to fade. It’s a breakup told through his familiar soft folk-rock style.
8. Thursday Night Football Theme Song
Instrumental
This NFL theme doesn’t use words, but it still says “Thursday” loud and clear to millions of fans. It’s the modern soundtrack to wings, rivalries, and weeknight football drama.
9. “Thursday” – Morphine
Lyric Sample: “We used to meet every Thursday, Thursday, Thursday in the afternoon.”
This ’90s track is about a secret meeting that happens every Thursday afternoon. It captures the complicated feelings around a hidden relationship.
10. “Thursday (Here’s Why I Did Not Go To Work Today)” – Harry Nilsson
Lyric Sample: “Thursday’s such a crazy, lazy day, hope it doesn’t rain.”
This one is about Thursday feeling slow and strange compared to other days. Nilsson gives Thursday its own personality, making it a day you might just want to skip.
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11. “Thursday” – The Weeknd
Lyric Sample: “But on Thursday, make sure you are thirsty.”
The Weeknd turns Thursday into the only day that matters in a complicated relationship. It’s a song that lives somewhere between lust and detachment.
12. “Like a Summer Thursday” – Townes Van Zandt
Lyric Sample: “Her face was crystal, fair, and fine, and her breath was morning and her lips were wine.”
“Like a Summer Thursday” compares a woman to a summer Thursday because she is bright and gentle. Townes Van Zandt uses simple, natural images to express sadness.
13. “Thursday” – Asobi Seksu
Lyric Sample: “It seems you lost your way, you’ve let it all fall apart, nothing’s left here but you.”
This upbeat 2000s indie track is about feeling lost and holding onto someone even as things fall apart. It’s a mix of longing and frustration in the middle of a difficult moment.
14. “Thursday Girl” – Mitski
Lyric Sample: “Glory, glory, glory to the night that shows me what I am.”
“Thursday Girl” shows the mixed feelings that come with a night out, not quite happy or sad. Mitski describes the confusion and restless energy that can come with those moments.
15. “Jersey Thursday” – Donovan
Lyric Sample: “And the gulls were wheelin’, spinnin’ on Jersey Thursday.”
“Jersey Thursday” describes a peaceful evening by the sea. Donovan uses colors and movement to show the calm mood of the day.
16. “Thursday Morning” – Giles, Giles & Fripp
Lyric Sample: “Thursday morning ends another dream, yesterday goes away.”
This folk song looks at Thursday morning as a moment of change, where the past starts to fade. It describes a feeling of fresh beginnings mixed with memories that won’t fully disappear.
17. “Thursday” – Country Joe and the Fish
Lyric Sample: “Some people, they find each other. I found you, I found you.”
This 1960s track blends playful advice with a message about finding someone important. It moves from a quirky start into a simple declaration of connection.
18. “For Thursday” – Will Joseph Cook
Lyric Sample: “So here’s one for Thursday, caught in disarray, I wanna live a life with just me in mind for who I am.”
“For Thursday” is an indie pop song about trying to figure out life and relationships while wanting to stay true to yourself. Thursday becomes a moment to acknowledge confusion and decide to move forward.
19. “I Lost Thursday” – They Might Be Giants
Lyric Sample: “I lost Thursday, I had it somewhere, don’t say it’s where I left it.”
“I Lost Thursday” is a quirky track about feeling like a day has slipped away without notice. It captures the frustration of losing time and trying to make sense of it.
Conclusion
Thursday is the deep breath before the weekend. It’s not quite fun yet, but it’s usually not slow or boring either, which makes it a perfect day for music. Artists use Thursday to signal transition, longing, routine, or escape. It’s the kind of day where anything can happen, or nothing at all, and these tracks run with both.
If you liked this collection, check out our picks for Songs About Monday and our other Songs About Days of the Week lists!
