Come Monday Night
God Help the Girl Lyrics


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Come Monday night the day of work is done
Tuesday morning lose the grey of ordinariness
Start by putting off your chores
And all the crushing bores
Say your morning prayers
Sing a rousing song
Then sing it on the long walk home
Come Monday night we're in a state of praise
Twenty-million boys are caught up in a paper chase
If the weekend promised much
Then it failed to touch
On a single count what I was hoping for
What i was hoping for

Come Monday night we turn the telly off
To listen to the silence
Light that comes in from outside
If you could catch it all
And pin it to your wall

Then you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better
Maybe you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better

Maybe you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better
Maybe you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better

Maybe you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better




Maybe you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Come Monday Night" by God Help the Girl contemplate the beauty of freedom from work and the banality of daily life. The song is an ode to the end of the workweek, and it tries to capture the elation of knowing that work is over, and you can finally relax and be yourself. The lyrics suggest ways to escape the mundanity of life, such as putting off your chores and singing in praise of the day. On Tuesday morning, the song suggests, shed the dullness of everyday life by listening to the silence outside, and capture the peacefulness in a fleeting moment by pinning it to your wall.


The song adopts a reflective tone that suggests the emptiness of life outside the moments of rest and introspection. The lyrics remind the listener that, despite the rush of modern life, we all cramp for those moments of peace that workweek offers. The song offers a suggestion that, even when we are not at work, we must deliberately create those moments that make life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Come Monday night the day of work is done
After toiling hard throughout the day, finally the much-awaited Monday night arrives.


Tuesday morning lose the grey of ordinariness
The following day, Tuesday, is not just another mundane day but an opportunity to change the dullness and make it amazing.


Start by putting off your chores
Begin by keeping aside all the tasks that have been making you feel drained lately.


And all the crushing bores
Forget about all the monotonous things that have been weighing you down and making you feel uninspired.


Say your morning prayers
Spend some time praying and acknowledging the higher power before starting your day.


Sing a rousing song
Sing a spirited tune that lifts your spirit and invigorates you with energy to face the day.


Then sing it on the long walk home
Sing the song even while walking back home, relishing the joyous feeling it brings along.


Come Monday night we're in a state of praise
On Monday nights, we should count our blessings, express gratitude and bask in the feeling of being blessed.


Twenty-million boys are caught up in a paper chase
The reference to the men stuck in a rat race could be indicative of societal pressures or competitive work cultures that plague many individuals.


If the weekend promised much
The weekend was supposed to be a relaxing time where one could rejuvenate the mind and body.


Then it failed to touch
However, it turned out to be a disappointment in terms of providing the expected relief and rejuvenation.


On a single count what I was hoping for
It fell short of fulfilling even one of the expectations he/she had from it.


Come Monday night we turn the telly off
On Monday nights, it is a good idea to disconnect from the technological world and focus on some peaceful time.


To listen to the silence
Listen to the stillness of the surroundings, the calming sound of nothingness.


Light that comes in from outside
Observe the light coming in through the windows and soak in its beauty.


If you could catch it all
If you could capture the essence of the light, the peace and the stillness, and hold onto them forever.


And pin it to your wall
If you could save it all as a memory on your wall to refresh the sense of peace on the days you feel drained.


Then you would sleep much better
By saving and reliving the moment of peace, you can sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed and energized.


Maybe you would sleep much better
Possibly, preserving the feeling of peace and reliving it could lead to better sleep quality and enhancing overall well-being.


Baby you would sleep much better
An endearing reference to a loved one who could also benefit from following these practices for better sleep and overall wellness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STUART MURDOCH

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@ericktitanic203

Come Monday night, the day of work is done
Tuesday morning looms, the grey of ordinariness
Start by putting off your chores
And all the crushing bores
Say your morning prayers
Sing a rousing song
Then sing it on the long walk home

Come Monday night we're in a state of grace
Twenty-million boys are caught up in a paper chase
If the weekend promised much
Then it failed to touch
On a single count what I was hoping for
What I was hoping for

Come Monday night we turn the telly off
To listen to the silence
Light that comes in from outside
If you could catch it all
And pin it to your wall

Then you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better
Maybe you would sleep much better
Baby you would sleep much better



All comments from YouTube:

@cigagu

Anyone listening in 2023? ❤

@dftmmwgitd

The song is magic. This album is magic. This music is magic.

@VincentVanMalderen

Absolutely brilliant! Beautiful song, beaufitul lyrics, beautiful girls ... amazing ... Stuart Murdoch is a genius.

@jimmydean5182

This song reminds me of the 60's and I love it

@St.Hallow

Jimmy Dean yeah totally!!! 👁👁

@St.Hallow

Jimmy Dean such good old times 😔
miss them a lot.

@aldernaxe

The whole Album does. Particullary Musician Please Take Heed, Perfection as a Hipster and I'm in Love With the City.

@terrifuller

Jimmy Dean you're a nerd Brian

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@calicoskies

What a song, what a bass line, and what a voice 😍 just like candy.

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