In January of '98 Exit 159 released their debut EP Lost On Earth (Don't Touch Me Records) to critical raves, and the two singles, "What Gives?" and "Short Ride Down", got regular rotation on KLZR 105.9 and 107.3 the X in Kansas City. They were also voted the "Best New Band" by readers at the Pitch Awards, hosted by PitchWeekly (now referred to as The Pitch). The band released their debut self-titled full-length on the same label that released their EP, and show the band continuing to explore and expand their own particular take on pop rock n' roll.
Kristie Stremel - Guitar/Vocals
Rob VanBiber - Drums
Byron Huhmann - Bass/Vocals
Monday
Exit 159 Lyrics
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I know that you are away
I wrote you a note, but I crumble it up
I don't know what I would say
I'll see you on monday
I'll see you at school
and I"ll wave to you in the hallway
and hope it looks cool
I don't think I could stay
I want so much, I'd follow you
after we graduate
I'll see you on monday
I'll see you at school
and I'll wave to you in the hallway
and hope that it looks cool
I took the long way and drove by your house
I know that you are away
The lyrics to Exit 159's song "Monday" are about a person's unrequited love for someone else. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'll see you on Monday, I'll see you at school, and I'll wave to you in the hallway, and hope that it looks cool." This indicates that the singer sees the person they love on a regular basis but is unable to express their feelings to them. The singer took the long way and drove by the person's house, hoping to catch a glimpse of them, and wrote a note but crumpled it up because they didn't know what to say.
The second verse of the song suggests that the singer wants to leave their current situation and follow the person they love after they graduate. This indicates that the singer is unhappy with their current life and sees their love interest as a way out. However, the chorus repeats the idea that the singer can only hope to wave to the person in the hallway and try to act cool, indicating that they know that their feelings are not reciprocated.
Overall, "Monday" is a heartfelt and sad song about unrequited love and the pain of wanting someone who doesn't feel the same way. The lyrics capture the feeling of being unable to express oneself and the longing for something that will never be.
Line by Line Meaning
I took the long way and drove by your house
I intentionally chose a longer route just to pass by your house, hoping to catch a glimpse of you or something familiar.
I know that you are away
I am aware that you are not around or at home at this moment.
I wrote you a note, but I crumble it up
I attempted to write a message to you, but I end up crumpling the paper because I am unsure of what to say.
I don't know what I would say
I am uncertain of what words to use while addressing you or how to express myself properly.
I'll see you on monday
I have a feeling that I will encounter you next on Monday - perhaps in school or somewhere else.
I'll see you at school
I am likely to see you in school or on campus, where we usually cross paths.
and I'll wave to you in the hallway
I might raise my hand and wave at you as we pass by each other in the hallway - hoping to make you notice me or be noticed by you.
and hope that it looks cool
I have a small glimpse of hope that my wave, in conjunction with my demeanor, is perceived as cool or appealing.
I want a ticket to get out of here
I am desiring an opportunity or a ticket to leave this place, indicating that I might not have any strong attachments to the current surroundings or situation.
I don't think I could stay
I do not believe that I am capable of continuing to stay in this environment or conditions, suggesting a perceived sense of misery or the desire for a change.
I want so much, I'd follow you
I have strong aspirations or desires for something, even if it means following or pursuing you or your dreams as well.
after we graduate
I visualize or plan on the possibility of continuing to follow or be a part of your life or goals after we finish our studies.
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.