Friday I'll Be Over U

Album: Just Like You (2009)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This pop-rock song about the ending of a romantic relationship is the debut single from American Idol Season 8 contestant Allison Iraheta. The Southern California native was one of the youngest contestants ever (age 16) to make it into the Top 12 of the reality singing competition.
  • The song was written and produced by Swedish hitmaker Max Martin (Britney Spears, Pink, Kelly Clarkson). Iraheta recalled to PopEater that Martin "pulled it out of his magic box." She added: "He came up with an awesome song and sent it to me and we cut it and it was just amazing. He definitely knows how to put himself in other people's shoes."
  • Iraheta said of its lyrical content to PopEater: "It's a song everyone can relate to. It's a pretty simple song. It ain't too hard to understand. I think people will really just be like 'Yeah!' ... hopefully."

Comments: 1

  • Hillary from Kentucky, CtAbout the first songfact - Allison wasn't the youngest! There was Mikalah Gordon (S4), Lisa Tucker (S5), Jordin Sparks (S6) and David Archuleta (S7). All of them were 16 when they auditioned, and Allison turned 17 when she was still on the show!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Tom Waits Lyrics Quiz

Tom Waits Lyrics QuizMusic Quiz

Pool balls, magpies and thorns without roses - how well do you know your Tom Waits lyrics?

Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)

Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)Songwriter Interviews

Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust.

Angelo Moore of Fishbone

Angelo Moore of FishboneSongwriter Interviews

Fishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why.

Supertramp founder Roger Hodgson

Supertramp founder Roger HodgsonSongwriter Interviews

Roger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song."

Real or Spinal Tap

Real or Spinal TapMusic Quiz

They sang about pink torpedoes and rocking you tonight tonight, but some real lyrics are just as ridiculous. See if you can tell which lyrics are real and which are Spinal Tap in this lyrics quiz.

Joan Armatrading

Joan ArmatradingSongwriter Interviews

The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."