In 1976, he achieved a national breakout with the studio album Night Moves. On his studio albums, he also worked extensively with the Alabama-based Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, which appeared on several of Seger's best-selling singles and albums.
Seger's first marriage in 1968 lasted for "one day short of a year". He had a long-term relationship with Jan Dinsdale from 1972 until 1983. In 1987, he married actress Annette Sinclair and they divorced one year later. He married Juanita Dorricott in 1993, in a small private setting at The Village Club, in Bloomfield Hills; they have two children. Seger lives mainly at his home in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He owns a condo in Naples, Florida.
Politically, Seger has characterized himself as a centrist: "[I'm] right down the middle", he remarked. He supported Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. He tackled antiestablishment themes in early songs such as "2+2=?" (1968) and "U.M.C. (Upper Middle Class)" (1974), according to Brian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press. On his 2014 album Ride Out, he addressed topics such as gun violence, and wrote "It's Your World" about climate change. On the subject, he said, "There are a lot of culprits in climate change, and everybody's responsible, myself included. Nobody gets a free pass on this one. We've got to change our ways and change them fast.
A roots rocker with a classic raspy, shouting voice, Seger wrote and recorded songs that deal with love, women and blue-collar themes and is an example of heartland rock. Seger has recorded many hits, including "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", "Night Moves", "Turn the Page", "Still the Same", "We've Got Tonight", "Against the Wind", "You'll Accomp'ny Me", "Shame on the Moon", "Like a Rock", and "Shakedown", which was written for Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Seger also co-wrote the Eagles' number-one hit "Heartache Tonight", and his iconic recording of "Old Time Rock and Roll" was named one of the Songs of the Century in 2001.
With a career spanning six decades, Seger continues to perform and record today. Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. Seger was named Billboard's 2015 Legend of Live honoree at the 12th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, held November 18–19 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
Seger was known as one of the last holdouts regarding making his catalog available for digital download and streaming. However, as of 2017, much of his work is available.
Blue Monday
Bob Seger Lyrics
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Got me workin' like a dog all day
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
Til Friday I get paid
All my tired has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And we're out on the town to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth it, all the times I had
But I've still got to get my rest
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
Oh Satirday morning
All my tired has gone away
Me and my honey, we got some money
And were out on the town play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth all the times I had
But I've got to go and get some rest
For Monday is a mess!
The song “Blue Monday” by Bob Seger is about the monotony of working a nine to five job and the relief that comes with the weekend. Seger sings about the days of the week, starting with the dreaded Monday that he “hates” because it requires him to work like a dog all day. Tuesday is just as bad, leaving him exhausted and unable to play. By Wednesday, he is completely beat, and his girlfriend calls but he can’t even talk to her because his exhaustion has taken over. Thursday is another day of hard work, but Friday brings relief because he finally gets paid. Saturday is a day of freedom and fun, as he has money and can afford to go out with his girlfriend. Sunday morning brings him back down to reality with a bad head, but he knows that all the good times he had over the weekend were worth it.
The lyrics of “Blue Monday” are universal in their appeal, speaking to anyone who has ever suffered through the daily grind of a nine-to-five job. However, the song takes on a new meaning in the context of Seger’s career. Seger struggled for many years to achieve commercial success, playing in bars and clubs across the country before finally breaking through with the album Night Moves in 1976. The success of that album and its follow-up, Stranger in Town, made him a star, but also put pressure on him to keep producing hits. “Blue Monday,” which was released on Seger’s early album Noah, captures the frustration of a struggling musician trying to make a name for himself in the tough music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
I despise Mondays, it's the start of the work week
Got me workin' like a dog all day
I work extremely hard and long hours
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
Tuesday is another difficult day
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
I am exhausted and too busy with work to enjoy myself
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
I am completely worn out by Wednesday
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
I am too tired to socialize or spend time with loved ones
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
Thursday is just like every other day- difficult and tiring
Til Friday I get paid
The only motivation to keep working hard is the paycheck on Friday
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
Saturday morning is a rejuvenating relief from the work week
All my tired has gone away
I no longer feel fatigued
Got my money and my honey
I have both a paycheck and a significant other to spend time with
And we're out on the town to play
We are out having fun and enjoying ourselves
Sunday morning my head is bad
I have a headache from the fun I had the night before
But it's worth it, all the times I had
Even though I have a headache, the memories and enjoyment were worth it
But I've still got to get my rest
I need to rest up for the upcoming work week
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
Saturday morning is a blissful break, but Monday is always lurking around the corner
Oh Satirday morning
Saturday morning is a time to relax and recharge
All my tired has gone away
I feel rejuvenated and no longer fatigued
Me and my honey, we got some money
My significant other and I have funds to spend on enjoyable activities
And were out on the town play
We are out having a good time
But I've got to go and get some rest
I need to rest up for the upcoming work week
For Monday is a mess!
Monday is always difficult and exhausting, no matter what
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Bartholomew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brennanleslie850
This song is extremely underrated and should be on every juke box in America.
@kenchaney9095
I agree !!!
@helenh1752
Bob did an amazing remake of a great song, One of the best songs from the roadhouse! But Jeff surely stole the show with his amazing songs/remakes. Do miss him.
@IHaveNoLife-nc8wj
I miss the days when you could sit in a bar and listen to this. No smart phones, no flatscreens, no wifi, etc. Just booze and Seger's music blasting.
@redcaddiedaddie
Bob has one of the GREATEST rock-n-roll voices in its history, IMHO!!
@markwilliams5606
Bob Seger Detroit Grit. The Best. 🛣️🪴🏞️
@laurawallace3097
I can get down with this by Bob.True blues all the way.Did a good job on this song.
@conniebarnes9274
Bob Seger only makes good music. I love this song.
@tlwlynn2736
greatest rock writer of all time
@tippimail1
Bob did a great job on Fat's classic.