Need a Woman by Friday

Music inspires me. I don’t usually write while listening to music, but I’ve been inspired to write several pages after hearing a good song.

My friend, Joe King (you may know him from The Fray), just released a single—from his upcoming solo album—called “Need a Woman by Friday.” Joe is a brilliantly talented singer-songwriter, and we’ve have had some fantastic conversations about music and writing and the general artistic process.

(Here we are after some whiskey on a snowy night)

Anyway, I’ve been helped out by so many in the artistic community, and now I’d love to share the news of his new lovely creation with you all. Since his first single is called “Need a Woman by Friday,” I thought we could get a little creative and have some fun. Let’s say it’s Monday. Now let’s imagine that you have only until Friday to woo the woman or man of your dreams. What exactly would you do if you had once chance? Reply to this post with your answer in one sentence. Joe and I will go through them, find our two favorite replies, and send the two winners a signed copy of his album (it will be released on vinyl) and a signed copy of my novel, Isn’t It Pretty To Think So?

Need a Woman by Friday (feat. Trombone Shorty)

King

King Ft. Trombone Shorty | Need a Woman by Friday

Joe King - Need a Woman (By Friday)

Need a woman by Friday,
Need a woman by Friday night.

I get addicted to beginnings,
fall in love at the first part.
If I know anything at all,
I know how to start.

It’s always just a conversation,
it doesn’t have to go too far,
but far enough to let me know
you could be what I want.

So don’t talk, shut up
let me lay it down
cause that’s what you want.

Need a woman by Friday,
Need a woman by Friday night.

So can we come to an agreement,
and decide upon the terms?
Let me spell it out
and tell you how this could work.

You will pretend that I can see you,
and I’ll pretend that you’re the one
cause that’s all we want.

Need a woman by Friday,
Need a woman by Friday night.
(I need a woman)

A woman by my side can change me
and even when my pride betrays me
if I could ever find a lady
then I will be fine, then I will be fine.

Need a woman, need a woman, need a woman.
Need a woman, need a woman, need a woman.
Need a woman by Friday,
(Need a woman, need a woman, need a woman)
Need a woman by Friday night.
(Need a woman, need a woman, need a woman)