The lyrics present a lively celebration of the weekend as a break from worries and other peopleโs criticism. The speaker encourages everyone to join the party, raise their glasses, and enjoy the moment. The mood is playful and confident, though the mention of possibly feeling regretful the next morning hints that the celebration may be excessive.
โDonโt let the bastards get you downโ means not allowing unpleasant or critical people to ruin your mood. โTurn it around with another roundโ uses โroundโ to mean another serving of drinks, while suggesting that a bad feeling can be changed through partying. Raising glasses to โdrink toโ the weekend is a toast: the drink celebrates the occasion. The references to money, looking attractive, and feeling cool add to the speakerโs carefree, self-assured image.
The song treats drinking and nightlife as a quick way to shake off frustration and feel connected to a crowd. This can sound joyful and encouraging, especially in its message not to dwell on what others say. At the same time, the repeated call for another drink may suggest avoidance rather than a lasting solution. The lyrics do not settle whether the party is simply harmless fun or a way to escape problems; both readings fit the contrast between confidence and possible next-morning regret.