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.
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Monday Morning Lyrics
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Insignificant
My thoughts and fears overcome my mind
I find that there's no easy way
To run from everything that's haunting me
I'm looking in the mirror for a smile
Nothing is returned no matter how hard I try
Could this be the last time
Will I say goodbye
And throw it all away
Or give it all to You
But I don't want to die
These tears that I cry
My pain is a child of my vanity
Now it's sinking in
And I can't defend
The broken man that I've become
I find there's nothing here that I
Made for myself and why
I let it fall apart
Again looking in the mirror for a smile
Nothing is returned no matter how hard I try
Could this be the last time
I look for You at all
Will I say goodbye
And throw it all away
Or give it all to You
But I don't want to die
These tears that I cry
My pain is a child of my vanity
But what I can't see
Is what You see inside me
Help to see
What You see inside me
But I don't want to die
My pain is a child of my vanity
Of my vanity
The song "Vanity" by Monday Morning is a reflection of a person struggling with their self-doubt, insecurities, and fears. The opening lines convey the overwhelming feeling of loneliness and a lack of self-worth. The singer finds himself constantly looking at himself in the mirror, trying to find a reason to smile, but is unsuccessful. He questions if it's worth it to keep going or not. This illustrates the daily struggle that some people face when dealing with their inner demons.
The chorus is a powerful and poignant one, as it highlights the painful truth that the singer's pain originates from their vanity. By acknowledging this fact, it becomes easier to take control of the situation and find a way to overcome it. The bridge then shifts the focus from the singer's own perspective to that of their perception of other people. The singer realizes that they need help in recognizing their true self-worth, and prayerfully asks for the support of a higher power.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the human condition and the search for inner peace and acceptance. It emphasizes the importance of seeking help, rather than trying to handle everything alone. The song ultimately ends on a note of hope, suggesting that with help and support, it is possible to overcome personal obstacles and live a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling low again
I am experiencing a sense of sadness again.
Insignificant
I feel unimportant and worthless.
My thoughts and fears overcome my mind
My own thoughts and the things I am afraid of are taking control over me.
I find that there's no easy way to run from everything that's haunting me
There is no simple solution or escape to the things that are troubling me.
I'm looking in the mirror for a smile
I am hoping to see a happy expression on my face while looking at myself in the mirror.
Nothing is returned no matter how hard I try
No matter how much effort I put into trying to appear happy, it doesn't work.
Could this be the last time I look in the mirror at all
I am questioning the value of looking at myself in the mirror and whether or not it is worth doing at all anymore.
Will I say goodbye and throw it all away or give it all to You
I am contemplating whether to give everything up or give it all to God.
But I don't want to die
I do not want to take my own life.
These tears that I cry
I am shedding tears of sadness.
My pain is a child of my vanity
My suffering is a result of my excessive concern for my own appearance, qualities or achievements.
Now it's sinking in and I can't defend the broken man that I've become
I am starting to accept the reality of my situation and am unable to protect the person I have become.
I find there's nothing here that I made for myself
I am realizing that I have not created anything on my own and that all of my efforts have been in vain.
And why I let it fall apart again looking in the mirror for a smile
I am questioning the reasons behind the collapse of my life and am still seeking a reason to smile.
Nothing is returned no matter how hard I try
Regardless of the effort I put in, there is nothing returned to me in the form of happiness or satisfaction.
Could this be the last time I look for You at all
I am considering the possibility of not searching for God anymore.
But what I can't see is what You see inside me Help to see What You see inside me
I am asking for God's help to show me what He sees in me that I am unable to see myself.
My pain is a child of my vanity of my vanity
My agony is a result of my self-centeredness.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DEREK STIPE, JUSTIN BLYTHE, KEVIN STIPE, STEPHEN KENT RECTOR
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Soli D
I so love this band...this song..thank you :)