Blue Monday
Dr John 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!
Dr John's "Blue Monday" is a classic lament about the weekly grind of work and the eagerly anticipated freedom of the weekend. The song begins with a visceral hatred of Mondays, which the singer claims work him like a dog, leaving him exhausted and without the energy or time to enjoy himself. He then goes on to describe the rest of the week, each day another burden to bear, until Friday arrives and he finally gets paid. The joy is short-lived though, as he knows he'll need to rest up before Monday comes around again.
The weekend is where the singer finds solace. He's finally got some time to relax and spend with his honey. Sundays can be rough, with hangovers and regrets, but they're worth it for the fun he had the night before. Regardless, he knows he needs to rest up for the coming week's trials and tribulations. It's a relatable sentiment that encapsulates the drudgery of the nine to five grind and the delight of finally being able to cut loose on the weekend.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
I strongly dislike Mondays because I have to go to work and it feels like a long, tiring day.
Got me workin' like a dog all day
I work hard and tirelessly all day like a dog.
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
Even though Tuesday is technically the second day of the work week, it still feels difficult and challenging.
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
I am exhausted and don't have any energy or motivation to do anything fun or enjoyable.
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
By the time Wednesday rolls around, I am completely exhausted and fatigued.
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
I am so tired and overworked that I cannot even make time for my girlfriend, and have to tell her that I am unavailable to spend time with her.
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
My girlfriend is aware that Thursdays are particularly difficult and exhausting for me due to my job.
Til Friday I get paid
I have to work until Friday in order to receive my paycheck.
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
Saturday mornings are a welcomed relief from the long, exhausting work week.
All my tired has gone away
I feel refreshed and energized now that I don't have to work for the next two days.
Got my money and my honey
I have my paycheck and my girlfriend, and am ready to enjoy my weekend.
And we're out on the town to play
My girlfriend and I go out and enjoy the city's nightlife and entertainment options.
Sunday morning my head is bad
I have a headache on Sunday morning because I may have indulged in too much alcohol or stayed out too late the previous night.
But it's worth it, all the times I had
Despite feeling unwell, I don't regret the fun experiences and memories I made with my girlfriend the previous night.
But I've still got to get my rest
Even though the weekend is winding down, I need to get some sleep in order to be ready for work on Monday.
For Monday is a mess
I am dreading Monday because it means I have to start the cycle of work and exhaustion all over again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBEY, GILBERT G. CAPLE
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