Monday
Benjamin Roustaing Lyrics

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Another drink goes down the drain
Another headache's on the way
And I believe in you
I guess it's déjà vu
Because it always stays the same

And I lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie in this bed all alone again

And time after time, after time, after time
It always ends the same

I wanna be your Monday (Monday)
When you come home from work on Tuesday too
Let's have a dinner on a Wednesday or Thursday
But you only call on Fridays afternoon

I wanna be your Monday (Monday)
And be the person that you hate to lose (hate to lose)
Or be the one that makes you laugh on a bad day
But you only call on Fridays afternoon
I wanna be your—

Maybe I am too insecure
Not good enough to say I'm yours
Like there's a better me
Who'd love you desperately
But then again you never call

And I lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie in this bed all alone again
And time after time, after time, after time
It always ends the same

I wanna be your Monday (Monday)
When you come home from work on Tuesday too (Tuesday too)
Let's have a dinner on a Wednesday or Thursday
But you only call on Fridays afternoon

I wanna be your Monday (Monday)
And be the person that you hate to lose (hate to lose)
Or be the one that makes you laugh on a bad day
But you only call on Fridays afternoon
I wanna be your (Monday)

I wanna be your Monday
When you come home from work on Tuesday too
Let's have a dinner on a Wednesday or Thursday
But you only call on Fridays afternoon

I wanna be your Monday (Monday)

I wanna be, I wanna be, be, be your Monday
I wanna be your—

Overall Meaning

The song "Monday" by Benjamin Roustaing talks about the desire to be wanted and appreciated by someone who only makes an effort to contact once a week, on a Friday afternoon. The singer expresses his frustration and feelings of insecurity when the only communication he receives is a call or text message from this person on Fridays. He longs to be important to them throughout the week, to go out on dinner dates on Wednesdays or Thursdays, and to become the person this individual finds difficult to lose.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "I wanna be your Monday," which symbolizes the beginning of the week and the idea of starting fresh. It represents the singer's desire to be a significant part of this person's life and not just an afterthought on Fridays when plans have fallen through with other friends. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and longing, as the singer recognizes that the situation hasn't changed despite his efforts to be noticed by this person.

In conclusion, "Monday" is a melancholic love song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited love. The song beautifully captures the sense of wanting to be more to someone who doesn't feel the same way. The feeling of heartbreak and loss is clear on this compelling and well-delivered track that invites the listener to reflect on their own unmet desires in love.

Line by Line Meaning

Another drink goes down the drain
The singer is consuming alcohol and pouring it down the drain, indicating that they may have a drinking problem.

Another headache's on the way
The singer is experiencing physical pain, possibly due to their excessive drinking.

And I believe in you
Despite their personal struggles, the singer has faith in the person they are addressing in the song.

I guess it's déjà vu
The artist feels that they are experiencing a familiar situation, possibly indicating that they have been in a similar relationship before.

Because it always stays the same
The artist recognizes that their relationship is stagnant and unchanging, which may be causing them distress.

And I lie, lie, lie, lie
The singer is being untruthful, possibly to themselves or to the person they are addressing in the song.

Lie, lie, lie in this bed all alone again
The singer is spending many nights alone and seems to be struggling with loneliness and isolation.

And time after time, after time, after time
The artist has been experiencing this same cycle for a long time, and it is becoming exhausting for them.

It always ends the same
Despite their efforts to change the situation, the outcome remains the same, causing the artist to feel hopeless.

I wanna be your Monday (Monday)
The artist wants to be there for the person they are addressing and to be a consistent source of support and companionship.

When you come home from work on Tuesday too
The singer wants to spend more time with the person they are addressing beyond just the weekends.

Let's have a dinner on a Wednesday or Thursday
The artist wants to establish a routine with the person they are addressing and spend time together during the week.

But you only call on Fridays afternoon
Despite the singer's desires, the person they are addressing only seems to reach out on Fridays, leaving the singer feeling unimportant.

And be the person that you hate to lose (hate to lose)
The singer wants to be a valuable and meaningful presence in the person's life, someone they would miss if they were no longer around.

Or be the one that makes you laugh on a bad day
The singer wants to be a source of happiness and positivity for the person they are addressing, even on tough days.

Maybe I am too insecure
The artist is expressing self-doubt and questioning if they are deserving of the love and affection of the person they are addressing.

Not good enough to say I'm yours
The artist feels unworthy of a committed relationship and is hesitant to declare that they belong to someone.

Like there's a better me
The singer believes that there could be a version of themselves that is more deserving of love and affection.

Who'd love you desperately
The singer believes that this other version of themselves would be able to love the person they are addressing in a more meaningful way.

But then again you never call
The person the artist is addressing is not reaching out to them, leaving the artist feeling lonely and unimportant.

I wanna be, I wanna be, be, be your Monday
The artist is emphasizing their desire to be there for the person they are addressing and strengthen their relationship beyond just the weekends.

Writer(s): Johan Gustav Lindbrandt, Robin James Olof Stjernberg, Benjamin Roustaing

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