While she is best known for her work with Shakespears Sister, she has had a much wider career. She began her career in 1972 playing in Bob Seeger's band. Before long, she was playing in Eric Clapton's band, writing Lay Down Sally for clapton along the way. She has also released four solo pop albums, had a cameo role in Absolutely Fabulous, and added her distinctive voice to tracks by people like Alice Cooper, Arethra Franklin, and even The Simpsons. Her latest project is a the blues album The Upside of Being Down, released as the Marcy Levy Band.
Sunday
Marcella Detroit Lyrics
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It's called suck-sess
All this work and no play
Could make anybody a physical wreck
Well, i'll be checkin' out
Next time it comes around
You can call me anytime
But don't be surprised if i don't wanna hear it
On a sunday
'Cause that's the one day i can
Have a gin and tonic iv
Become one with my settee
Contemplate my navel or just breathe
La, la, la, la la la la.....
A million bombs could fall
They could burn down the mall
But when i've made my mind up
I just got to get away from it all
When i start growing hair
On things that were'nt there
I know it's time to stop
My head will pop if i have to hear it
On a sunday
'Cause every other day
I've worked so hard i've needed a clone
Feel like i had a shot of testosterone
Just wanna vegetate and blow up the phone
La, la, la, la la la la la
Not on a sunday
'Cause that's the one day i can
Get undressed with nowhere to go
Brush up on my greta garbo
Get in contact with my alter ego
La, la, la, la la la la
Just one day please
To be careless and free
Before i go crazy..........
In Marcella Detroit's song "Sunday," the artist explores the idea of taking a break from the stresses of everyday life. She begins the song by acknowledging that stress is a real thing, referring to it as "suck-sess." She warns that all work and no play can lead to physical illness and burnout. She then declares her intention to take a break from it all, promising not to answer her phone if anyone tries to contact her. For Detroit, Sundays are the perfect day to unwind and not worry about anything. She paints a picture of herself with a gin and tonic, relaxing on her sofa, and just taking the time to breathe. She values the time alone and unplugged from the world, using the opportunity to "contemplate my navel or just breathe."
Detroit further emphasizes the importance of taking time for oneself, going as far as to say that even if a million bombs were to fall or the mall were to burn down, she would still take a break from it. She describes physical manifestations of stress, such as growing hair on "things that weren't there," and recognizes that it's time to stop and take a break if she's at that point. The chorus is a plea for others to give her that one day a week, to allow her to be "careless and free" and to avoid going crazy.
Overall, the song is a reminder to listeners to acknowledge the value of taking a break and prioritizing self-care. While Mondays and other weekdays might be filled with responsibilities, taking a day like Sunday to relax and recharge can give people the energy needed to tackle everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there's a word for stress
Stress is a common problem which can be defined
It's called suck-sess
It is called 'suck-sess' which refers to the detrimental effects of trying too hard
All this work and no play
Too much emphasis on work and no leisure can be harmful
Could make anybody a physical wreck
It can cause physical damage to anyone
Well, i'll be checkin' out
I'll be taking a break from it all
Next time it comes around
The next time stress comes around
You can call me anytime
I'm still reachable
But don't be surprised if i don't wanna hear it
But I might not want to hear about it
On a sunday
Sundays are important for me
'Cause that's the one day i can
Because it is my only day to
Have a gin and tonic iv
Relax and drink a gin and tonic
Become one with my settee
Become relaxed on the sofa
Contemplate my navel or just breathe
Reflect on myself or just relax
La, la, la, la la la la.....
Enjoy the day in peace
A million bombs could fall
No matter what happens
They could burn down the mall
Even if the mall is destroyed
But when i've made my mind up
When I decide
I just got to get away from it all
I need to escape from everything
When i start growing hair
As a sign of stress
On things that were'nt there
On unusual parts of my body
I know it's time to stop
I know it's time to relax
My head will pop if i have to hear it
I can't handle any more stress
On a sunday
Sundays are significant for me
'Cause every other day
Because other days are busy
I've worked so hard i've needed a clone
I'm so exhausted I feel like I need a duplicate of myself
Feel like i had a shot of testosterone
Feel like I have extra energy
Just wanna vegetate and blow up the phone
Just want to relax and talk on the phone
La, la, la, la la la la la
Enjoy the day in peace
Not on a sunday
Other days are not for me
'Cause that's the one day i can
Because it is the only day for me to
Get undressed with nowhere to go
Relax without worrying about plans
Brush up on my greta garbo
Enjoy classic movies
Get in contact with my alter ego
Reflect on my inner self
La, la, la, la la la la
Enjoy the day in peace
Just one day please
I just need one day
To be careless and free
To let go of stress and be free
Before i go crazy.........
Before I reach my breaking point
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