Stormy Monday
Marlena Shaw Lyrics
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They call it stormy Monday but Tuesday's just as bad
Wednesday is worse and Thursday's also sad
The eagle flies on Friday, Saturday I go out to play
The eagle flies on Friday, Saturday I go out to play
Sunday I go to church, that's when I get down on my knees and pray
Yeah Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord have mercy on me
Don't you know I'm just trying to find my baby
Won't somebody please send him on home to me
Oh yeahLord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
Don't you know I'm trying to find my baby
Won't somebody please send him on home to me
The song "Stormy Monday" by Marlena Shaw is a blues classic, originally written by T-Bone Walker. The lyrics describe the singer's hardships and struggles, as she compares different days of the week. She explains that while Monday may be stormy, Tuesday is just as bad, with Wednesday and Thursday being worse. The only bright spot in her week is Friday, when she sees an eagle flying, and Saturday, when she goes out to play.
However, the singer's real plea comes through in the chorus, where she cries out to the Lord for mercy. She is trying to find her baby and asks someone to send him home to her. This line adds a layer of depth to the song, revealing that the singer is going through a tough time due to the absence of her loved one, and she is leaning heavily on her faith to get her through.
Overall, "Stormy Monday" is a powerful depiction of the struggles and pain that come with life's ups and downs. The song's poetic lyrics and soulful delivery by Marlena Shaw make it a timeless piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
They call it stormy Monday but Tuesday's just as bad
The day might be called stormy Monday, but Tuesday can be equally challenging.
Wednesday is worse and Thursday's also sad
The issues just keep getting worse as the week progresses until Thursday when it becomes sad.
The eagle flies on Friday, Saturday I go out to play
As the week ends, Friday is marked by success and achievement, while Saturday is a day for having fun and playing around.
Sunday I go to church, that's when I get down on my knees and pray
On Sundays, I attend church and offer supplications to God by kneeling before him.
I said, 'Lord have mercy, oh Lord, Lord, Lord have mercy on me'
I beseech the Lord to have pity on me.
Yeah Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord have mercy on me
I implore the Lord several times to have mercy on me.
Don't you know I'm just trying to find my baby
I am trying hard to find my beloved.
Won't somebody please send him on home to me
I seek assistance in finding my lover and bringing him back to me.
Oh yeahLord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
I again request God to have mercy on me.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy on me
I pray to the Lord to have compassion on me.
Don't you know I'm trying to find my baby
I am seeking my lover's whereabouts earnestly.
Won't somebody please send him on home to me
I need assistance in locating my beloved and bringing him back to me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AARON WALKER
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