Never on Sunday
Brave Combo is a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by… Read Full Bio ↴Brave Combo is a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by guitarist/keyboardist/accordionist Carl Finch, they have been a prominent fixture in the Texas music scene for over thirty-five years. Their music, both originals and covers, incorporates a number of dance styles, mostly polka, but also rhumba, cha-cha-cha, choro, samba, two-step, cumbia, charanga, merengue, etc. As part of their perceived artistic mission to expand the musical tastes of their listeners, they have often played and recorded covers of well-known songs in a style radically different from the original versions. Examples include polka versions of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" and The Doors' "People are Strange", The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" as a cha-cha, and Sixteen Tons as a cumbia. While their records may have a sense of humor, they are played straight and not usually considered joke or novelty records.

They won a Grammy award in 1999 in the Polka album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2005 for their album Let's Kiss.

Never on Sunday
Brave Combo Lyrics


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Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday
A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
But never, never on a Sunday
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest

Most any day you can be my guest
Any day you say, but my day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on my day of rest

Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
A pay day, and see if I refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day




A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
But never, never on a Sunday

Overall Meaning

The song "Never on Sunday" by Brave Combo presents the idea of a woman who is saying that she can be kissed any day of the week except for Sunday, which is her day of rest. The verses list every day of the week and suggest that the woman is open to kisses every other day, but when it comes to Sunday, she is not interested. The refrain repeats the concept, "But never, never on a Sunday," the day of the week that is most important to the female speaker.


In the context of the song, Sunday seems to be a day of spiritual and personal reflection for the woman, and she values that time for herself. By refusing kisses on this day, the woman is marking it as sacrosanct in a sense, as a day that must be kept separate from the routine of other days. Though the song is light and jovial in tone, the idea of carving out a space for reflection and solitude is a very important one, and it resonates with listeners of all walks of life.


Overall, "Never on Sunday" is a lighthearted, catchy tune that addresses the idea of certain days being more important than others. The lyrics are playful and witty while still delivering a message about the importance of carving out time for oneself, even if it means saying "no" to requests from others.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday
I am open to receiving love and affection any day of the week.


A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Monday may be the start of the week, but it is as good a day as any to express our love.


Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
Any day is a good day for love and affection.


A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
If you feel like kissing me on a Tuesday, I encourage you to do so.


Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
I would be happy to receive love and affection on any day of the week.


A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
While any day is okay, these days are even better for love and affection.


But never, never on a Sunday
Sunday is the day I have set aside for rest and relaxation, so please don't try to disturb that.


A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
I have chosen Sunday to be my day of rest, so please respect that and refrain from kissing me on that day.


Most any day you can be my guest
I welcome love and affection on most days of the week.


Any day you say, but my day of rest
While I am open to love on any day, I do ask that you respect my day of rest.


Just name the day that you like the best
If you feel like expressing love and affection, just let me know which day works best for you.


Only stay away on my day of rest
Please do not try to disturb me on the day that I have set aside for rest and relaxation.


Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
The weather does not matter to me when it comes to love and affection.


A wet day, which everyone you choose
Even if it's raining, I am open to receiving love and affection.


Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
Regardless of the day or time of year, I am open to love and affection.


A pay day, and see if I refuse
Even if it's a busy or stressful day, I will not refuse love and affection.


And if you make it on a bleak day
Even on a day that is gloomy or depressing, I am open to receiving love.


A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
Any day is a good day for love and affection, even on a 'freak' day or a typical work day.


But never, never on a Sunday
Once again, I ask that you do not try to disturb me on the day that I have set aside for rest and relaxation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MANOS HADJIDAKIS, BILLY TOWNE

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