Blue Monday
Health Lyrics
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When you've laid your hands upon me
And told me who you are
I thought I was mistaken
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 still I 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
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
The lyrics of Health's "Blue Monday" are written in a questioning, reflective manner, with the singer trying to understand how they are being treated by their loved one. The opening lyrics "How does it feel to treat me like you do?" are a direct confrontation of the mistreatment the singer is experiencing. They go on to describe how their partner has touched them and identified themselves, suggesting some sort of dominance or control over the relationship dynamic.
The second stanza shifts perspective, with the singer observing the patterns of past generations and acknowledging the difficulty they face in expressing their own needs. They seem resigned to the fact that their partner will dictate how they should feel, despite their own confusion and uncertainty. The chorus repeats the opening question, emphasizing the weight of the singer's inquiry and the urgency of their need to be treated with respect and care. Overall, the lyrics of "Blue Monday" are a plaintive plea for emotional support and recognition, with a sense of deep vulnerability and resignation running throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
I'm questioning how you're treating me and how it affects me emotionally.
When you've laid your hands upon me
When you've touched me and made physical contact with me.
And told me who you are
When you've introduced yourself and given me insight about you.
I thought I was mistaken
I believed that I might be misunderstanding the situation.
I thought I heard your words
I believed that I had heard what you were saying correctly.
Tell me how do I feel?
I need you to help me understand how I feel about this situation.
Tell me now, how do I feel?
I need you to give me an answer now, so I can have clarity and understanding.
Those who came before me
People who existed before me.
Lived through their vocations
They lived through their professions or jobs.
From the past until completion
From the beginning of their lives until their deaths.
They'll turn away no more
They won't ignore this situation any longer.
And still I find it so hard
I'm struggling to express myself or convey my message.
To say what I need to say
To express what I truly feel or what I need to express.
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
I'm certain that you'll share your opinion or perspective with me.
Just how I should feel today
You'll tell me how I should react or feel in this situation.
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
I'm still questioning how your actions affect me emotionally.
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
I'm still questioning how your actions affect me emotionally.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
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