Darin was a very special and talented entertainer. He was a Grammy award winning singer ('Mack The Knife'), a respected member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ('Dream Lover', 'Splish Splash', 'If I Were A Carpenter') a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a successful record producer, an Oscar nominated actor and a strong supporter of the American Heart Association. Bobby was married to actress Sandra Dee from 1960-1967. They had one son, Dodd, born in December 1961. As a result of complications from a rheumatic heart, Bobby's life was tragically cut short in 1973.
Darin's mother, Vanina Cassotto, had given birth to him when she was 16, and as a result, her parents raised Darin as though he were their son while Vanina was presented off as his elder sister. Darin did not learn the truth about his parentage until he was 32.
For more on Bobby Darin, watch "Beyond the Sea," in which Kevin Spacey portrays the entertainer.
Blue Monday
Bobby Darin 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 lyrics to Bobby Darin's song "Blue Monday" express the exhaustion and frustration of the daily grind of work and the joy that comes with the weekend. The first verse conveys the feeling of being overworked and underappreciated, with the repetition of "Blue Monday" emphasizing the monotony and dullness that comes with the start of the workweek. The second verse continues to build upon this feeling of exhaustion, with the singer feeling too tired to even enjoy their leisure time on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday, the weight of the week is beginning to weigh on the singer's relationship, as they have no energy left to even answer their girlfriend's calls. However, by Saturday, the singer has been paid and is able to enjoy life again, surrounded by their loved ones and free from the shackles of work. Even though they may have to pay for it on Sunday, the joy of life makes everything worth it. The song finishes by reminding the listener that, no matter how much they enjoy the weekend, Monday is always right around the corner, ready to sap them of their energy again.
Overall, "Blue Monday" is a relatable tale for anyone who has worked a job they didn't love and eagerly anticipated the weekend. The lyrics effectively convey the feelings of exhaustion and frustration that come with the daily grind, as well as the elation that comes with being free to live life to the fullest. It's a timeless tale that can speak to anyone, from minimum wage workers to high-powered executives, and a reminder that life is short and meant to be enjoyed.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
The singer hates Monday because it means a long day of work ahead.
Got me workin' like a dog all day
The singer is working really hard, putting in a lot of effort, probably to make ends meet.
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
Tuesday is no better – the singer is already exhausted and feels like Tuesday is going to be very difficult too.
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
The singer is too exhausted to enjoy their free time, because they work so hard and feel like they have no energy left.
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
By Wednesday, the artist is so exhausted they feel like they don't even have bones left.
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
The singer is so tired they don't even want to talk to their loved ones, because they need some time to rest and recharge.
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
The singer's loved one is aware that Thursdays are also difficult for them, because it's just another day of hard work.
Til Friday I get paid
The only solace for the artist is that they get paid on Friday.
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
Saturday morning is a highlight because the artist finally has some free time to rest and unwind.
All my tired has gone away
The artist feels rejuvenated and happy that their exhaustion has disappeared.
Got my money and my honey
The singer has enough money to go out and enjoy themselves with their loved one.
And we're out on the town to play
The artist is excited to be out and about, enjoying some free time with their partner.
Sunday morning my head is bad
The next day, the singer has a headache probably from the previous night's activities.
But it's worth it, all the times I had
Despite the headache, the singer feels that it was worth it to have enjoyed themselves the night before.
But I've still got to get my rest
The singer knows they need to rest up for the upcoming Monday, even though they had a good time on Saturday.
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
The artist is already dreading Monday, even though they just got done enjoying their weekend.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Bartholomew
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Daniel
on Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home
One heck of a entertainer. A life cut way to soon. RIP Mr. Darin. Remember one thing he was one of the first Emmy winners, in the late 50s. When the emmys started.