Stormy Monday
Allman Brothers Lyrics
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But Tuesday's just as bad
They call it stormy Monday
But Tuesday's just as bad
Lord, and Wednesday's worse
And Thursday's all so bad
The eagle flies on Friday
The eagle flies on Friday
Saturday I go out to play
Sunday I go to church, yeah
Gonna kneel down and pray
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Though I'm tryin' and tryin' to find my baby
Won't somebody please send 'er home
Oh ho
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Yeah, I'm proud, Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Though I'm tryin', tryin' to find my baby
Won't send 'er home, yeah, oh baby
The Allman Brothers Band's song "Stormy Monday" paints a picture of a never-ending cycle of hardship and despair. The song's opening lines repeat the phrase "They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad," revealing the characters' worldview that life is a continuous series of struggles with no respite. The following lines further underscore this feeling, as each day of the week is characterized as being worse than the one before it. The only glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, when the singer attends church and prays for salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
They call it stormy Monday
Monday may be filled with trouble and difficulties
But Tuesday's just as bad
Tuesday is no better, just as troubled as Monday is
Lord, and Wednesday's worse
Wednesday brings even more troubles and pain
And Thursday's all so bad
Thursday does not offer any relief, it too is full of hardships and pain
The eagle flies on Friday
Friday is a hopeful day, like an eagle soaring high
Saturday I go out to play
On Saturday, I take a break from the troubles and enjoy life
The eagle flies on Friday
Friday is a reminder of the freedom of the eagle
Sunday I go to church, yeah
Sunday is a day of worship and salvation
Gonna kneel down and pray
I will humble myself before God and pray for his mercy
Lord have mercy
I plead with the Lord for his compassion and kindness
Lord have mercy on me
I ask the Lord to have mercy on me specifically
Though I'm tryin' and tryin' to find my baby
Despite all my efforts, I am struggling to find my loved one
Won't somebody please send 'er home
I make an appeal for help in finding and bringing my loved one home
Oh ho
An expression of sorrow and despair
Yeah, I'm proud, Lord have mercy
Even though I have pride, I acknowledge my need for mercy
Though I'm tryin', tryin' to find my baby
I am making a continuous effort to search for my loved one
Won't send 'er home, yeah, oh baby
I am still struggling to find and bring my loved one home
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Aaron T-Bone Walker
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@ernestgreen6821
Brothers and Sisters who hear me!
This is the absolutely best rendition of this song!
I am sorry and no disrespect but it’s my THUTH!
That said, the phasing by SLY DOG is out of this world!
Can I get an AMEN?
WOW!
Beautiful!
@redfrog5515
God what a wonderful memory. We will never see those times in this life again.
@larry1824
Proud to say I was there
@otherworld11
really?
@larry1824
@@otherworld11 one of last shows at Fillmore East
@dreamer1928
My Father was there as well. Still have the pics he took and some autographs. Fast forward to May 12, 2005, I was 29 years old. I was in a band that opened for the Bros. at Verizon Wireless Music Center(Oak Mtn). We were nobodys that just toured and played, but it was one of the greatest moments of my life and my fathers. To see his son share the stage with some of the original Bros., all meet backstage, bring those pics and old autographs for them to see, and just see the feelings and emotions on their faces when they saw all of it. Greg was so emotional about the whole situation. It was awsome.
@eddievanmunster8661
you are a GOD.
@petermorgan5303
I envy you. Must have been great
@shimwooley
This is the best live album of all time. The Allman's were the best R&R to ever come out of America !
@Jakal-pw8yq
I've been a guitar player for close to 55 years and I've played with some great players and I like to think of myself as a strong player as well, but never have I ever heard two guitar players work in such perfect synchronicity as Skydog and Dickey Betts. They had such musical empathy and understanding for one another and never did the legendary guitar ego get in the way of these two and that was what was such a beautiful thing. The Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East I read years ago was voted as the best live album of all time and I would have to agree 100%!
@cyndeelancaster455
No comparison between Duane and Dickey...IMO!! Not even‼️