1.) Melo… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four music groups with name Blue Monday:
1.) Melodic Straight Edge band from Vancouver BC Canada
2.) Minimalist electro/noise project from Slovakia formed in 2001
3.) A band of veteran musicians from Central NY (who sometimes open for THE RODS) - see http://www.bluemondayband.com
4.) BLUE MONDAY BLUESBAND http://www.bluemonday.info/Biography.html
With the intention of doing a one-time gig with a bluesband at a local jam session Blue Monday was formed.
The audience, as well as the bluesband members themselves were enthusiastic. So, we decided to continue this bluesband; and we did. After a few months of rehearsal on songs by Guy Forsyth, Tommy Castro, ZZ TOP, Mark Ford and many other bluesbands, Blue Monday managed to come up with a varied program.
In the past couple of years, Blue Monday has done several gigs in the Dutch blues-scene like, Nixx Bluesclub Enschede, Down Town Gemert, the opening act for Barrelhouse in "de Pul" in Uden, Bluestour in Cuijk, "Drijf in" Bluesfestival in Giethoorn, BLAST Blues in Asten, and many, many more......
In 2004 some of the Blue Monday musicians did a "minitour" with the "modern day Blues Queen" Miss Dede Priest from Austin Texas
The most important thing for the Blue Monday bluesband is to have a lot of fun "Playing the Blues" while entertaining the audience with an evening of "Rocking Rhythm & Blues"!!!
See the individual band member profiles here: http://www.bluemonday.info/Bandmembers.html
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!!!!! VISIT OUR GIGS AND OTHER BLUESBAND GIGS:
http://www.bluemonday.info/Gigs.html
Step Up to the Plate
Blue Monday Lyrics
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The lyrics to Blue Monday's song Step Up to the Plate are a call to action for people who judge and criticize others without actually doing anything themselves. The singer is expressing frustration with the apathy of these people and encourages them to either be part of the solution or get out of the way. The use of profanity in the lyrics reflects the intensity of the singer's feelings and the urgency of the situation.
Through the lyrics, the singer challenges the listener to "step up to the plate," meaning to take action and be part of the solution rather than just criticizing or complaining. The idea of holding one's ground also suggests the importance of staying true to one's values and beliefs in the face of adversity. In essence, the song is a call to action to stop complaining and start taking action.
Overall, the lyrics to Step Up to the Plate are a powerful expression of frustration with apathy and a call to action for taking responsibility and making a difference. With its energetic beat and message of empowerment, the song is a rallying cry for those who are tired of sitting on the sidelines and ready to make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
All you do is judge and you're just full of shit, shut your fucking mouth and get in the pit.
You constantly criticize, but you don't have anything productive to say. Be quiet and join the action.
Your apathy, it rings through. In everything you don't do.
Your lack of interest in everything shows through in your inactivity.
If you don't like it, get the fuck out.
If you don't enjoy what we're doing here, then leave.
If you are going to stay...Step up to the plate.
If you decide to remain, then join in and contribute to the cause.
I will always hold my ground.
I will stand by my beliefs and actions.
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.