Rainy Days and Mondays
Carpenters Lyrics


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Talkin' to myself and feelin' old
Sometimes I'd like to quit
Nothin' ever seems to fit
Hangin' around
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

What I've got they used to call the blues
Nothin' is really wrong
Feelin' like I don't belong
Walkin' around
Some kind of lonely clown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

Funny, but it seems I always wind up here with you
Nice to know somebody loves me
Funny, but it seems that it's the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me (the one who loves me)

What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out (talk it out)
We know what it's all about
Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

Funny, but it seems that it's the only thing to do (only thing to do)
Run and find the one who loves me (ooh)

What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out (to talk it out)
We know what it's all about
Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Nothin' to do but frown




Rainy days and Mondays always get
Me down

Overall Meaning

The Carpenters’s classic song, “Rainy Days and Mondays,” is a contemplation of gloom, loneliness, and isolation. The lyrics reveal the singer talking to herself and feeling old, wishing everything will just stop, and life would be easier. She struggles to fit in, feeling like a clown that walks around aimlessly, trying to find purpose in life. Rainy days and Mondays become the trigger that brings forth the emotional state of the singer. They both make her gloomy and depressed, making her feel like there is nothing to do but frown. The chorus talks about how they seem to always end up with the one they love on such days, making it better to have someone to lean on when things go wrong.


The song’s general theme is melancholy, dissatisfaction, and loneliness. It somewhat touched on depression, as shown in the first verse where the singer admits to feeling old and sometimes wishing to quit. The lyrics are introspective, showing the thoughts of an individual lost in their thoughts and emotions, trying to make meaning out of life. While many people might resonate with the song’s melancholic themes, the Carpenters delivered it in a soothing, melodious way that makes it appealing to a broad audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Talkin' to myself and feelin' old
Feeling lost and alone, with no one to talk to.


Sometimes I'd like to quit
Feeling overwhelmed and considering giving up.


Nothin' ever seems to fit
Feeling like there's no place to belong or no way to find a sense of purpose.


Hangin' around
Just waiting and wasting time, with no real direction or motivation.


Nothin' to do but frown
Feeling down and unhappy, with no clear way to improve the situation.


Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Feeling especially low and unhappy on days that are dark and gloomy.


What I've got they used to call the blues
Recognizing that these feelings of sadness and isolation are all too familiar and often unshakable.


Nothin' is really wrong
On the surface, everything may seem okay, but inside there's a deep sense of sadness and unease.


Feelin' like I don't belong
Feeling disconnected from the world and unsure of where to turn or how to connect with others.


Walkin' around
Going through the motions of life without a real sense of purpose or direction.


Some kind of lonely clown
Feeling like a sad and ridiculous figure, putting on a brave face even when nothing feels right.


Funny, but it seems I always wind up here with you
Finding comfort in the fact that someone else understands what it's like to feel lost and alone.


Nice to know somebody loves me
Feeling grateful for the support and understanding of someone who cares.


Run and find the one who loves me (the one who loves me)
Desperately seeking out the love and companionship of another person to help make sense of the world.


No need to talk it out (talk it out)
Feeling like there's no point in trying to explain or justify these feelings to others.


We know what it's all about
Understanding that the source of these feelings is deep and complex, and may never be fully understood.


Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Continuing to pass the time without any clear direction or sense of purpose.


Nothin' to do but frown
Feeling trapped in a cycle of sadness and frustration, with no clear way out.


Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Feeling especially vulnerable and unhappy on days that already feel heavy and difficult.


Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Feeling trapped and directionless, with no clear way to move forward.


Nothin' to do but frown
Feeling stuck in a pattern of melancholy and unhappiness, with no clear way to break free.


Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Feeling especially weighed down by sadness and hopelessness on days that feel even more difficult than usual.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul H. Williams, Roger S. Nichols

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