Never on Sunday
Mother Maybelle Carter Lyrics
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A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
But never, never on a Sunday
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
Most any day you can be my guest
Any day you say, but my day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on my day of rest
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
A pay day, and see if I refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day
A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
But never, never on a Sunday
The lyrics to "Never on Sunday" by Mother Maybelle Carter are about a woman setting boundaries in her romantic relationship. She is open to being kissed on any day of the week except for Sunday, which she considers to be her day of rest. This song can be interpreted in a few different ways, including as a reflection of Christian values and the importance of taking time to recharge.
The repetition of the days of the week in the first verse emphasizes the woman's flexibility in terms of when she is willing to be kissed. However, the chorus makes it clear that there is one day when she is not willing to compromise. This can be seen as a metaphor for setting boundaries in a romantic relationship and being clear about one's needs.
The second verse is more open-ended, suggesting that the woman is willing to be flexible about when her partner can visit her, as long as it's not on her day of rest. This further emphasizes the importance of boundaries in relationships and knowing when to take time for oneself.
Overall, "Never on Sunday" is a simple song with an important message about the importance of self-care and setting boundaries in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday
Kissing me on a Monday is just as good as any other day.
A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Mondays are just as good as any other day to kiss me.
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
You can choose Tuesday to kiss me.
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
I hope you choose Tuesday to kiss me.
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
I'm open to being kissed on Wednesday.
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the best days to kiss me.
But never, never on a Sunday
Sunday is my day of rest, kissing is not allowed.
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
I refrain from kissing on Sunday because it's my day of rest.
Most any day you can be my guest
Kissing me is welcome most any day.
Any day you say, but my day of rest
I won't be kissed on my day of rest.
Just name the day that you like the best
Choose whatever day you want to kiss me, except Sunday.
Only stay away on my day of rest
Don't kiss me on Sunday, let me have my day of rest.
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
Weather conditions don't matter for kissing me, any day is fine.
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Even on a rainy day, you can still kiss me.
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
I won't refuse a kiss on even a gray day or on May Day.
A pay day, and see if I refuse
You can even try to kiss me on payday, I may not resist.
And if you make it on a bleak day
If you manage to kiss me on a bleak day,
A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
Or even on a strange day or weekday, feel free to kiss me, just not on Sunday.
But never, never on a Sunday
Sunday is a no-kissing day for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MANOS HADJIDAKIS, BILLY TOWNE
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