Monday
Mamas Papas Lyrics
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Bah da bah da da da
Bah da bah da da da
Monday, Monday, so good to me
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
Oh Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
Oh Monday mornin' you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
Oh Monday, Monday, how could you leave and not take me
Every other day, every other day
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
A you can find me cryin' all of the time
Monday, Monday, so good to me
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
Every other day, every other day
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
A you can find me cryin' all of the time
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday, Monday, it just turns out that way
Oh Monday, Monday, won't go away
Monday, Monday, it's here to stay
Oh Monday, Monday
Oh Monday, Monday
The Mamas & The Papas’ song "Monday, Monday" is a ballad that expresses the feeling of melancholy that comes with the start of a new week. The song is about the excitement and hope one feels when a new day (Monday) starts, but how that feeling can quickly dissipate by night time. The opening notes, "Bah da bah da da da", set the stage for the bittersweet tone of the song.
The lyrics describe the anticipation and optimism of Monday morning, but also the fact that it cannot guarantee a happy ending. The line "Monday, Monday, can't trust that day" acknowledges the uncertainty of life and how events can take a turn for the worse unexpectedly. The singer longs for the good times to continue and laments over the loss of them.
The repetition of "every other day" suggests that weekends or other weekdays do not have such a potent emotional effect on the singer, making Mondays feel even more difficult to confront. The refrain of "Monday, Monday" signals a cyclical feeling of anxiety and sadness, as if every Monday is doomed to be the same. The song concludes with a repetition of the final line, which fades out, suggesting that the melancholy feeling will persist.
Line by Line Meaning
Bah da bah da da da
Repetitive musical intro
Monday, Monday, so good to me
Monday morning was a great start to the week.
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
The day started just as positively as the singer had hoped.
Oh Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
Unfortunately, even with a great start, there were no guarantees for the rest of the day.
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
The singer was unsure whether or not they would still have their loved one around by the evening.
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday is often unpredictable and difficult to rely on.
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
Despite the hopeful start, Mondays could end up being bad days.
Oh Monday mornin' you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
The singer was caught off guard by how Monday turned out.
Oh Monday, Monday, how could you leave and not take me
The singer is disappointed that they were left behind by Monday and the opportunities it represents.
Every other day, every other day
All the other days of the week
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
The singer is content with all the other days, but not Monday.
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
Despite the singer's attempts to stay positive, they can't help but be upset when Monday arrives.
A you can find me cryin' all of the time
The singer is very emotional and cries frequently on Mondays.
Oh Monday, Monday, won't go away
The singer wishes Monday would just disappear.
Monday, Monday, it's here to stay
More often than not, Monday will be present and unavoidable.
Oh Monday, Monday
Repetitive outro to the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EDMUND ANDREW PHILLIPS
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