On Sunday
'Til Tuesday Lyrics


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You should take a walk
But its just the same wherever you go
You just wish the ghost was gone
So you make some calls
But its talking while you're wanting to go
You're just ringing phones for fun
You can always make a new excuse to cry
But you don't have to use it on yourself

[Chorus:]
So why spend your sadness now
Save it up for me on Sunday
And why is lonely all you have
When love is what you'll find on Sunday

You might guard your heart
But its awfully fun to have it broken
Or at least to leave a bruise
It becomes an art
Though the rules of which are rarely spoken
By the lucky ones who can choose
So your pain becomes another souvenir
And your souvenirs become your world





[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

In 'Til Tuesday's song On Sunday, the lyrics suggest a sense of loneliness and a longing for connection. The first two lines express a feeling of restlessness, indicating that the singer is unhappy with their current situation, no matter where they go. The phrase "you just wish the ghost was gone" could refer to a past relationship that the singer is having a difficult time moving on from. The following lines about making phone calls could imply that the singer is trying to distract themselves from their own thoughts and loneliness.


The lyrics of the chorus encourage the singer to save their sadness for someone who will appreciate it, perhaps indicating that the singer is tired of feeling lonely and looking for a deeper connection. The lines "why is lonely all you have, when love is what you'll find on Sunday" suggest that the singer is optimistic about finding love in the future and is encouraging themselves to not give up hope. The second verse speaks to the idea that the singer may have been hurt before but still finds some enjoyment in the pain of heartbreak, which seems to mirror the idea that "your pain becomes another souvenir" and "your souvenirs become your world."


Overall, the song On Sunday touches on themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and the hope of finding love again. The lyrics, while sad, are also filled with a sense of optimism and a desire for connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You should take a walk
You should try to get some fresh air


But its just the same wherever you go
But it won't change how you feel


You just wish the ghost was gone
You wish the feeling of sadness would disappear


So you make some calls
So you try to distract yourself with phone calls


But its talking while you're wanting to go
But you can't escape the sadness that's always with you


You're just ringing phones for fun
You're just trying to fill the silence


You can always make a new excuse to cry
You always find a reason to be sad


But you don't have to use it on yourself
But you don't have to be so hard on yourself


[Chorus:]
The chorus begins


So why spend your sadness now
So why be sad all the time


Save it up for me on Sunday
Save it for when you see me on Sunday


And why is lonely all you have
Why do you only feel lonely


When love is what you'll find on Sunday
When you'll find love on Sunday


You might guard your heart
You might try to protect your heart


But its awfully fun to have it broken
But it can be exciting to feel heartbreak


Or at least to leave a bruise
Or at least to feel something


It becomes an art
Feeling pain becomes an artistic process


Though the rules of which are rarely spoken
Though there is no clear guide on how to do it


By the lucky ones who can choose
By those lucky enough to have the option


So your pain becomes another souvenir
So your sadness becomes another memory


And your souvenirs become your world
And your memories shape your life


[Chorus x2]
The chorus repeats




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