Blue Monday
Flunk Lyrics
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Treat me like you do
Treat me like you do
Treat me like you do
How does it feel
To treat me like you do
When you've laid your hands upon me
I thought I was mistaken
I thought I heard your words
Tell me how do I feel
Tell me now how do I feel
How does it feel
To treat me like you do
When you've laid your hands upon me
And told me who you are
I thought I was mistaken
And I thought I heard your words
Tell me how do I feel
Tell me now how do I feel
Those who came before me
Lived through their vocations
From the past until completion
They'll turn away no more
And I still find it so hard
To say what I need to say
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Just how I should feel today
I see a ship in the harbor
I can and shall obey
But if it wasn't for your misfortune
I'd be a heavenly person today
And I thought I was mistaken
And I thought I heard you speak
Tell me how do I feel
Tell me now how should I feel
Treat me like you do
The opening lines of Flunk's "Blue Monday" emphasize a sense of longing and desperation for a love that is not reciprocated. The repeated phrase "treat me like you do" conveys a plea for affection and attention, and a desire to be treated the same way the singer perceives their lover treats others. But this longing is met with confusion and uncertainty about their lover's intentions, as they question their authenticity and how they truly feel about them. The line, "When you've laid your hands upon me and told me who you are," suggests that physical touch and intimacy have been used to define their relationship, but the singer is still unsure of where they stand.
The chorus reinforces this sense of confusion and uncertainty, with the repeated question "how does it feel to treat me like you do?" The singer is not only questioning their lover's behavior, but also their own emotional response to the situation. They are questioning how they should feel in a situation where their love is not being reciprocated in the way they desire. The line "Those who came before me lived through their vocations" could be interpreted as a judgment on those who have pursued love with a careerist mindset, and a call for more authentic and emotional connections. Overall, "Blue Monday" conveys a sense of ambiguity and confusion about relationships, and the desire for more genuine connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Treat me like you do
I want you to treat me in the same way that you treat someone you care about.
Treat me like you do
I need your attention and affection, just as you give it to others.
Treat me like you do
I deserve the same love and care that you show to those closest to you.
Treat me like you do
Please, treat me the way that I deserve to be treated.
How does it feel
I want to know how it feels when you treat me the way you do.
To treat me like you do
When you treat me the way you do, I feel hurt and confused.
When you've laid your hands upon me
When you touch me, I feel like you're trying to overpower me.
And told me who you are
When you tell me who you are, I feel like you're trying to control me.
I thought I was mistaken
I used to doubt my own perceptions, but I now realize that this is really happening.
I thought I heard your words
I used to think that you actually cared for me, but now I don't know what to believe.
Tell me how do I feel
I'm confused and I need your help to understand my own emotions.
Tell me now how do I feel
I need you to give me clarity on how I should feel about our relationship.
Those who came before me
People who have been in love before know the pain and confusion that I am feeling.
Lived through their vocations
They found purpose and fulfillment in their own roles, even if they didn't find love.
From the past until completion
Love can last a lifetime, and I wish for that kind of love for us.
They'll turn away no more
I won't let this go, I need to get answers and understanding to move forward.
And I still find it so hard
It's still difficult for me to express my own feelings.
To say what I need to say
I need to communicate my feelings better to you, but it's not easy for me.
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
I know that you always have an opinion, and I want to hear it, even if I don't agree.
Just how I should feel today
I need your guidance in understanding my own emotions and how to move forward.
I see a ship in the harbor
I see an opportunity to escape from this confusion and pain.
I can and shall obey
I'm willing to follow my own path, even if it's not easy.
But if it wasn't for your misfortune
If it wasn't for the way you've treated me, I would have found happiness by now.
I'd be a heavenly person today
I would be happy and content with my life.
And I thought I was mistaken
I thought that you really loved me, but I see now that I was wrong.
And I thought I heard you speak
I used to think that we were communicating, but it was just empty words.
Tell me how do I feel
I need your help to understand my own emotions and how to move forward.
Tell me now how should I feel
I need you to tell me what I should do to get over this confusion and pain.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
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