Monday On My Mind
Abwärts Lyrics
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Ev'rybody seems to nag me
Coming Tuesday I feel better
Even my old car looks good
Wednesday just don't go
Thursday goes too slow
But I've got Monday on my mind
Be with my girl she's so hippy
She looks bad tonight
She is out of sight to me
Monday morning feels so bad
Ev'rybody seems to nag me
Coming Tuesday I feel better
Even my old car looks good
Wednesday just don't go
Thursday goes too slow
But I've got Monday on my mind
On a platform in the city
Be with my girl she's so hippy
She looks bad tonight
She is out of sight to me
A Monday, I've got Monday on my mind
A Friday, I've got Friday on my mind
"Monday On My Mind" by Abwärts depicts the difficulties of facing a new workweek while longing for the weekend. Monday is portrayed as a day that brings nothing but negativity in the singer's life. He is constantly nagged by everybody around him, making the day unbearable. However, he has something to look forward to, which is the coming Tuesday. He believes that he will feel much better on Tuesday, and even his old car will look good on that day.
Wednesday is no better for the singer, as it seems to just drag on, and Thursday is just as slow, but the singer is reassured by the fact that he has Monday on his mind. The song features a scene where the singer is waiting at a platform in the city to meet his girlfriend, who is described as hippy, and is out of sight tonight. The song ends with the singer mentioning both Monday and Friday, with Monday being a day he dreads, and Friday being a day he looks forward to.
Overall, "Monday On My Mind" captures the frustration and monotony of everyday life, as well as the longing for the freedom and relaxation that the weekend brings. Despite the song being written in the 1970s, it is still relatable to many people today who dread Mondays and look forward to Fridays.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday morning feels so bad
The start of the work week elicits negative feelings, such as stress or dread.
Ev'rybody seems to nag me
Others appear to be complaining or making demands, adding to the unpleasantness of Mondays.
Coming Tuesday I feel better
As the week progresses, the singer begins to feel more optimistic and hopeful about the coming days.
Even my old car looks good
The artist's mood improves to the point of finding positive qualities in mundane objects, like their car.
Wednesday just don't go
The midweek slump is tough to push through, and the day seems to drag on.
Thursday goes too slow
The week continues to crawl by, making Thursday feel especially long and tedious.
But I've got Monday on my mind
Despite the difficulties of the week, the singer is already anticipating the next Monday as a fresh start or chance to reset.
On a platform in the city
The artist is imagining a specific scene, possibly a train station or subway platform in an urban location.
Be with my girl she's so hippy
The artist is fondly imagining being with their significant other, who's described as carefree and unconventional.
She looks bad tonight
The girl may be physically unappealing or unhappy in some way, but the artist still desires to be near her.
She is out of sight to me
Despite being separated from the girl for the time being, the singer still thinks about her constantly and misses her company.
A Monday, I've got Monday on my mind
The repeated phrase emphasizes the central theme of the song, that Monday is a focal point for the artist's emotions and mindset.
A Friday, I've got Friday on my mind
Likewise, the mention of Friday reinforces the idea that the singer is constantly looking forward to the start and end of the work week.
Writer(s): abwärts
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aftonsky
Really innovative cover of one of the greatest rock songs
@daveleafey9283
Love it
@qq.16
everybody seems to nag meeeee