Band Members:
Kazu Yamane (Drums)
Clément Buraglio (Guitar, backing vocals)
Staël Jangal (Bass)
Vincent Barriquand (vocals)
Yvel H(Guitar)
Monday
Laminar Flow Lyrics
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Only worries
Normal is useless
And I hate sober
Your heroes' success stories
Fuck up all my mornings
Why make me feel likes shit so early?
My life never belonged to me
It was never mine to live
'Cause I had to live your dreams
But tomorrow is Monday
Time for another broken promise
Tomorrow is Monday
A brand new day for a different story
I ain't no quitter
I thrive on damage
Strange is priceless
So I'll just hang in there
My hopes aren't too high
And I feel stronger
I'll seek lost glory
Starting next Monday
My life never belonged to me
It was never mine to live
'Cause I had to live your dreams
But tomorrow is Monday
Time for another broken promise
Tomorrow is Monday
A brand new day for a different story
The song “Monday” by Laminar Flow tackles the struggles and anxieties of the singer. It’s a powerful commentary about the realities of life for those who are struggling to make ends meet. The lyrics reveal a protagonist with no money, worries, and a distaste for normality. The line “normal is useless” captures a rejection of the traditional mores and conventional expectations of society. The following line “and I hate sober” further underlines an unspoken desire to escape from life’s hardships.
The second verse delves into the theme of having to live up to society’s expectations – particularly in regards to success. The line “your heroes' success stories fuck up all my mornings” implies that the singer’s goals and aspirations are hindered by unrealistic standards set by people they look up to. The verse finishes with the question “what the fuck do you want from me?” expressing a sense of exasperation and frustration with the pressures of living up to expectations set by others.
In the final verse, the singer reveals a determination to persevere despite their struggles. They claim to “thrive on damage” and that they are “strange” rather than being “normal”. The last two lines, “starting next Monday,” are both an admission of not being able to fully turn things around yet while expressing the belief that the future holds promise. The song is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of daunting odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I have no money
I am currently without financial resources.
Only worries
My mind is preoccupied with negative thoughts and concerns.
Normal is useless
Conforming to societal norms or expectations is unimportant to me.
And I hate sober
I despise being in a state of sobriety.
Your heroes' success stories
The achievements of individuals you admire are not inspiring or motivating to me.
Fuck up all my mornings
Hearing about your heroes' success stories makes it difficult for me to start my day positively.
Why make me feel likes shit so early?
I question why you would share stories that have a negative impact on my mood first thing in the morning.
What the fuck do you want from me?
I am unsure of why you feel the need to share stories that have a negative impact on my mental state.
My life never belonged to me
My existence has never truly been mine to control or determine.
It was never mine to live
I have never had full autonomy over the direction of my life.
'Cause I had to live your dreams
The expectations and desires of others have dictated the path my life has taken up to this point.
But tomorrow is Monday
A new week is beginning.
Time for another broken promise
I am anticipating being let down once again.
A brand new day for a different story
I am optimistic that the coming week will bring new opportunities and experiences.
I ain't no quitter
I am determined and resilient.
I thrive on damage
Difficulties and challenges motivate me to grow and persevere.
Strange is priceless
Unconventional or out-of-the-ordinary experiences or perspectives are valuable to me.
So I'll just hang in there
I will continue to persevere and stay strong.
My hopes aren't too high
I am not expecting too much from the future.
And I feel stronger
Despite challenges, I am becoming mentally or emotionally stronger.
I'll seek lost glory
I will work to regain the sense of pride or achievement that has been lost.
Starting next Monday
The upcoming week will be an opportunity for me to work towards this goal.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.