Following the 2011 release of Don’t Worry, You’ll Be Here Forever EP, Black English quickly gained recognition with the local Echo Park crowds, and both NME and the LA Times tipped them as an act to keep a close eye on. 2012 saw them wrack up over 100 live shows, including supports for Best Coast and Electric Guest, and a European tour with Father John Misty. In 2013 the band returned to LA for a sold-out headline show at The Troubadour and performed at international festivals including London’s Hard Rock Calling and Germany’s Southside and Hurricane, as well as supporting the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Public Image LTD and The Naked and Famous.
Monday
Black English Lyrics
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the cage comes down on me
she lights me up four cigarettes
and the fifth one sets me free
But no, I don't want to live in Soho
No, I just want a happiness year
I read so much about
some millionaires and the souvenirs
that I just can't live without…
See darling no, I don't want to live in Soho
No, I just want a happiness year
If I don't leave, I won't get out of this no
If I don't leave, I won't get out of this oh no no no
If I don't leave, I won't get out of this no
If I don't leave, I won't get out
But this feeling's back and I'm pacing round and a…
Monday, Monday, Monday
She brings me to my knees
She buys me life and a pretty wife
But the whole damn world can't see that…
Darling no, I don't want to live in Soho
No, I just want a happiness year
I just want a happiness year
I just want a happiness year
I just want a happiness year
I could use some happiness this year
The lyrics of Black English's song Monday talk about feeling trapped and suffocated by the monotony of everyday life. The opening line of the chorus, "Monday, Monday, Monday, the cage comes down on me", sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels trapped by the routine of daily life, frustrated by their lack of freedom, and the constraints of society.
The second verse talks about the singer's desire for material possessions, highlighted by the line, "Lately, lately, lately, I read so much about some millionaires and the souvenirs that I just can't live without." This continues the theme of feeling trapped and wanting more out of life.
The chorus repeats the singer's desire for happiness, "No, I just want a happiness year". The repetition of the line drives the message home, emphasizing the importance of happiness and the need for change.
Overall, the lyrics of Monday speak to the human experience of feeling trapped and unfulfilled. The frustration of daily life and society's constraints are universal themes that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday, Monday, Monday
The singer is emphasizing the start of a new workweek.
the cage comes down on me
The singer feels trapped and confined by his work.
she lights me up four cigarettes
The singer's partner gives him four cigarettes to smoke to help him cope with his stress.
and the fifth one sets me free
The last cigarette provides temporary relief from the singer's stress and worries.
But no, I don't want to live in Soho
The singer is rejecting the idea of living in a trendy, fashion-forward area of town.
No, I just want a happiness year
The singer desires a year of joy and contentment.
Lately, lately, lately
The singer has been thinking about something a lot.
I read so much about
The singer has been reading frequently about something that caught their interest.
some millionaires and the souvenirs
The singer is envious of wealthy people and their luxury possessions.
that I just can't live without…
The singer is struggling to determine how happy they could be if they had similar possessions.
If I don't leave, I won't get out of this no
The singer feels stuck in their current situation and believes they must make a change to improve their happiness.
If I don't leave, I won't get out of this oh no no no
The singer is becoming more worried and frustrated with their current situation.
But this feeling's back and I'm pacing round and a…
The singer is feeling anxious and restless.
She brings me to my knees
The singer's partner has power over them and can influence their decision-making.
She buys me life and a pretty wife
The singer's partner buys him things and provides him with a beautiful wife.
But the whole damn world can't see that…
The singer feels underappreciated and undervalued by others.
I just want a happiness year
The singer repeats their desire for a year of joy and contentment.
I could use some happiness this year
The singer acknowledges their need for happiness in their life.
Writer(s): Bradley Hanan Carter, Joseph Reese Richardson, Sean Daniel Stentz, Ryan Evan Lallier
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