In high school, lead vocalist Derek Stipe met Kent Rector, who played drums. Soon Rector, Stipe and his brother Kevin began jamming together. After playing with a few other people, the group eventually narrowed down to four members: the Stipe brothers, Rector, and Justin Blythe who they knew from their church. Lead singer Stipe said, "We thought we kinda had something special, so we started playing out, getting better, and it just exploded from there."
They decided on a band name, "Monday Morning", because it was "a dose of reality." Stipe noted, "When you confront the world, yourself, and everything around you. No more games, masks, or half truths. That is the boldness we want our music to have." In 2001 they released the three-track Monday Morning EP, followed by Blind in 2002.
Desperate
Monday Morning Lyrics
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And as it inches open you say
I can't take it anymore
It's all too often
They take it out of you
Why can't the love the way you love
Why can't your dreams come true
It tells me that you're desperate to find a love that can
Melt your cold heart inside
Heal your hurt and ease your mind
Look in the mirror
At your battered face again
It brings a tear to your eyes as you turn and see
Headlights in the driveway
He's coming home again
Why can't he love the way you love
So hard to understand
You've traveled far from the place you once called home
Now this time you feel so alone
This love will find you, the one you're searching for
And if you can love with this love
You'd be so much more, so much more
The lyrics of Monday Morning's song "Desperate" seem to revolve around the themes of pain, heartbreak, and a yearning for love. The song paints a vivid picture of a person who is struggling to find love and is experiencing disappointment and hurt in their relationships. The opening lines of the song set a somber ambiance, as the singer sees shadows by the door, indicating perhaps that they are experiencing a sense of foreboding.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced numerous heartaches and has endured a lot of pain. The line "they take it out of you" suggests that previous relationships have been draining, and the singer is tired of constantly feeling hurt. The song acknowledges that finding true love is not an easy feat, and the line "why can't they love the way you love" highlights the disappointment and frustration with partners who can't reciprocate the same level of love and commitment.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the lyrics suggesting that the singer is still searching for love and believes that they will eventually find it. The last line "you'd be so much more" implies that love has the ability to transform and heal individuals, and the singer is optimistic that they will find the right person who can help them become their best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
You see the shadows standing by your door
You are aware of the darkness or negativity in your life that is looming, ready to consume you.
And as it inches open you say
You feel helpless, scared and overwhelmed as you watch that darkness being welcomed into your life again.
I can't take it anymore
You are exhausted and worn out by the constant struggle to keep the negativity at bay.
It's all too often
This darkness seems to be a recurring theme in your life.
They take it out of you
This overwhelming burden drains you of energy, happiness and motivation.
Why can't the love the way you love
You wonder why the people in your life can't reciprocate your love and affection in the same way.
Why can't your dreams come true
You feel cursed - your dreams, aspirations and hopes seem unattainable, no matter how hard you try.
And I see the pain running from your eyes
Others can sense your pain and sorrow, even if you try to hide it.
It tells me that you're desperate to find a love that can
Your intense yearning for a love that can help heal and mend your broken heart is very evident.
Melt your cold heart inside
You feel emotionally frozen and closed off from the world and desire a love that can soften and warm your heart again.
Heal your hurt and ease your mind
You want a love that can help you find inner peace and quiet your racing thoughts and worries.
Look in the mirror
You reluctantly observe the physical and emotional scars that the darkness has left on you.
At your battered face again
Your face is a reflection of the pain and torment that you often endure.
It brings a tear to your eyes as you turn and see
You feel defeated, sad and vulnerable as you catch a glimpse of your own pain in the mirror.
Headlights in the driveway
You dread the thought of someone coming home as you don't know what kind of mood they'll be in.
He's coming home again
You brace yourself for what might be a difficult encounter with a loved one who never seems to understand or support you.
Why can't he love the way you love
You struggle to comprehend the fact that the person you love doesn't seem to love you in the same way or with the same intensity.
So hard to understand
It's difficult to come to terms with the fact that love is often not reciprocated in the way we desire it to be.
You've traveled far from the place you once called home
You've left behind a place that was once familiar to you - a place where you may have felt happier and more content.
Now this time you feel so alone
You feel isolated and lonely in a new place or phase of your life where no one seems to understand you.
This love will find you, the one you're searching for
The hope that a better, more fulfilling love is waiting for you keeps you going and searching for it.
And if you can love with this love
If you can find a way to give and receive love in a more healthy and fulfilling way, you will find happiness and peace.
You'd be so much more, so much more
This love can unlock your full potential, making you a better and more complete version of yourself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PERFECT PEN
Written by: DEREK DAVIS, JACK PONTI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
KaAanN
[Lyric]
i need five minutes
just to look at the celling
and you know it's tough right?
i think i smell coffee
at the back of my head
oh no.. (oh sh*t i just realize)
because it's monday morning
i hate this monday morning
can't feel my head it's drowning
i don't think i can make it
i'm half asleep
cause i still need five minutes
just to look at the celling
but it's eight so i gotta go
or am i?
hey siri wake me up at nine
kailangan ko pa ng lima minuto
ang hirap bumangon no?
kailangan ko pa ng kape para tumayo
oh no...
pero mas gusto kong makita ang
iyong ngiti
kaysa panaginip
kaya naman
hey Siri, I'm waking up now!
Lunes na ng umaga
Ayoko ng umaga
Parang nakakalunod
Di ko yata kaya, antok pa ko
Kasi kailangan ko pa ng lima minuto
Pero oras nang tumayo
o di kaya
Hey Siri, wake me up at nine
RaptorRare
Here are the lyrics and the translated lyrics for Kiichan's part; please let me know if any of them are incorrect in the translation.
Original Lyrics
kailangan ko pa ng lima minuto
ang hirap bumangon no?
kailangan ko pa ng kape para tumaya
oh no! :'(
pero mas gusto kong makita ang iyong ngiti kaysa panaginip
kaya naman
hey Siri, I'm waking up now!
Lunes na ng umaga
Ayoko ng umaga
Parang nakakalunod
Di ko yata kaya, antok pa ko
Kasi kailangan ko pa ng lima minuto
Pero oras nang tumayo
o di kaya
Hey Siri, wake me up at nine
Translated Lyrics in English (Again, my translation may be slightly off)
I need five more minutes
It's hard to get up, isn't it?
I need more coffee to bet
oh no :'(
but I prefer to see your smile than a dream
so on
hey Siri, I'm waking up now
Monday morning
I don't like morning
It's like drowning
I don't think I can, I'm still sleepy
Because I need five more minutes
But it's time to stand up
or at least not
Hey Siri, wake me up at nine
AMeatStick
Yea! Some corrections!
Ang hirap bumangon no?
= It's hard to wake up right?
Kailangan ko pa ng kape para tumayo
= I need coffee to stand (from bed)
O di kaya
Hey Siri, wake me up at nine
= Or maybe—
Hey Siri, wake me up at nine
ryuichi komamoto
Kailangan ko pa ng limang minuto
(i need five more minutes)
Ang hirap bumangon no?
(it's hard to get up right?)
Kailangan ko pa ng kape para tumayo
(i need coffee to stand straight)
Oh no
Pero mas gusto kong makita ang iyong ngiti kaysa panaginip
(but i like to see your smile more than my dreams)
Kaya naman
(that's why)
Hey Siri, I'm waking up now
Lunes na ng umaga
(it's monday morning)
Ayoko ng umaga
(i don't like morning)
Parang nakakalunod
(it's like drowning)
Di ko yata kaya, antok pa ko
(i think i can't take it, i'm still drowsy)
Kasi kailangan ko pa ng lima minuto
(because i need five more minutes)
Pero oras nang tumayo
(but it's time to stand up now)
O di kaya
(or)
Hey Siri, wake me up at nine
rough translation in english
Kiichan Ch. 狐井アキラ
It's now Monday aaaaa this is accurate now 😂
Thank you again for singing with me ✨
RaptorRare
OMG KIICHAN YOU WOKE UP, HIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!
I'm absolutely delighted to hear the latest song you and heiakim recorded togehter. Given on how much you look up to him and how much you like his music and remixes, I might say that he is your Super Idol (reference). But anyways, I'm hoping for more future musical collaborations between you and heiakim. We all adore you, Kiichan and that's no doubt. Yes, we all know that Mondays are the most stressful days of the week for us, so I hopefully wish that your Monday goes well and smoothly today, as it's currently Sunday from where I live. Kiichan, I hope that you have a fanatastic and lovely Monday today.
Paskah Prabu
It's so accurate Kiichan :)
Thanks for singing the song ✨
Misfit
Noice
-Astronautical-
I found your channel about a month ago, was astounded by your voice (idea the golden hour video and the rest was history). found heiakim’s channel, was also impressed, and then I found trifect
literally 3 days ago. Then you guys made a collab!? Keep up the great work as always and thank you for your lovely voices.
Dyan Ann Yuson
yayayaya hiii
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