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
Turning The Tables
Blue Monday Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Turning The Tables" by Blue Monday are an expression of how society tries to conform individuals and suppress their unique qualities. The words describe how the process of societal moulding begins from an early age where children are weeded out because they are naive and vulnerable. The system tries to break their spirit and erase their individuality. Those who do not comply with this societal norm are subjected to a forced transformation that turns them into something they are not by giving them pills or other means of altering their personalities. The singer in the song depicts a strong and unapologetic character who refuses to comply with societal norms and would instead lay down and die instead of conforming to a world that doesn't allow individuals to be themselves.
The overall theme of the song is one of rebelliousness, defiance, and individuality. It speaks to the need for people to embrace their uniqueness and stand up to societal pressures to conform. The song is a call to individuals to take control of their lives, reject the status quo, and pursue their dreams however unconventional they may be. It encourages listeners to be comfortable in their skin and stand up for what they believe in despite societal pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
They started weeding us out when we were children when we were so naive.
As children, we were easy targets for those who wanted to mold us into obedient creatures. We were unaware of the intentions and did not understand the implications of their actions.
They tried to break out spirit to erase our individuality
Their ultimate goal was to transform us into an indistinguishable mass that blindly follows their rules, ideas and beliefs. They attempted to strip us of our identity and independence.
and if we didn't comply and when we didn't comply, they turned the table
The moment we stood up for ourselves and refused to conform, they took matters into their own hands and became the ones who dictated our fate.
gave us pills made us different
In an attempt to control us, they resorted to drugging us with pills that altered our personalities, thoughts and behaviors without our consent.
unwanted and not able in their institution in their world you must comply
The consequences of disobedience led to being cast out and deemed unfit to exist within their jurisdiction, as their establishment thrived on absolute obedience and control.
but I won't comply. We won't comply.
Despite the pressure to conform, we refuse to surrender our right to be individuals and stand for what we believe in.
I'd rather lay down and fucking die
We would rather die than succumb to their oppressive ways that strip us of our essence and truth.
Contributed by Aria I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.