Blue Monday
LEWIS Huey & NEWS The Lyrics


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Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
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
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
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!

Overall Meaning

The song Blue Monday by Huey Lewis and the News is a reflection on the daily grind of work and the limited time available for leisure activities during the week. The lyrics describe the struggle of getting through the work week, starting on Monday which is dreaded, with the singer feeling like he is working like a dog all day. Tuesday does not offer much respite, and the exhaustion starts to accumulate by Wednesday to the point where the singer cannot even enjoy spending time with his girlfriend on the phone. Come Thursday, work is still hard and the anticipation for Friday, when he gets paid, is the only thing keeping him going.


The mood of the song shifts with the arrival of Saturday morning, which brings a feeling of relief and freedom. The singer finally has some money and can go out on the town with his loved one. However, the fun and excitement from Saturday night turn into the unfortunate consequences of Sunday morning. Even though his head may be pounding from the night before, the good memories make it all worthwhile. The lyrics end ominously, with the singer emphasizing the importance of getting enough rest for Monday, which is undoubtedly going to be a mess.


Interestingly, the song Blue Monday was originally written and recorded by blues singer Fats Domino in 1955, and then later covered by various other artists including New Order in 1983. Huey Lewis and the News recorded their version for their album Four Chords & Several Years Ago in 1994.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
I despise the start of the work week, it feels like a heavy burden.


Got me workin' like a dog all day
I am working very hard, like a dog who tirelessly serves its owner.


Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
The second day of the week is just as challenging as Monday.


I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
I'm exhausted and have no energy left for fun activities.


Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
By the middle of the week, I am completely worn out from work.


My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
I have to lie to my girlfriend because I'm too tired to spend time with her.


She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
My girlfriend understands that Thursday is another difficult day of the week for me.


Til Friday I get paid
The only thing that makes the week bearable is knowing that I will receive my paycheck at the end of it.


Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
The start of the weekend brings me joy and relief from the stresses of the work week.


All my tired has gone away
I feel rejuvenated and energized after a good night's rest.


Got my money and my honey
I have both my paycheck and my partner to enjoy my weekend with.


And we're out on the town to play
We plan to have fun and enjoy ourselves by going out and trying new things.


Sunday morning my head is bad
After a night of drinking and partying, I have a headache the next morning.


But it's worth it, all the times I had
Despite the hangover, I had a great time and it was worth it.


But I've still got to get my rest
I need to make sure I give my body the proper rest it needs to recover from the weekend's festivities.


For Monday is a mess
I have to prepare for the start of another difficult week.


Oh Saturday morning,
Repetition of the previous verse.


Oh Saturday morning
Reiteration of the feeling of relief and joy that the weekend brings.


All my tired has gone away
Rephrasing of the feeling of rejuvenation and energy after a good night's sleep.


Me and my honey, we got some money
My partner and I have both the means and the desire to have fun together.


And were out on the town play
We will be out exploring the city and enjoying activities together.


Sunday morning my head is bad
Repeat of earlier verse, indicating that the weekend was full of fun and excitement.


But it's worth all the times I had
The enjoyment of the weekend is worth the small inconvenience of a hangover.


But I've got to go and get some rest
I have to prioritize my rest so that I can tackle the upcoming work week.


For Monday is a mess!
I am dreading the beginning of the next work week.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBEY, GILBERT G. CAPLE

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Comments from YouTube:

leo b

epic and underated song

Carleton Candis

Great cover of a Fats Domino classic.

James Masters

Carleton Candis huey is best

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