Monday
Mrs. Miller Lyrics
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Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
That Monday evening you would still be here with me
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
But Monday mornin', you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
Every other day, every other day
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
You can find me cryin' all of the time
Monday, Monday, so good to me
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
Every other day, every other day
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
You can find me cryin' all of the time
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday, Monday, it just turns out that way
Oh, Monday, Monday, won't go away
Monday, Monday, it's here to stay
Oh, Monday, Monday
Mrs. Miller's song "Monday Monday" was released in 1966 and became a big hit, reaching number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The lyrics describe the mixed emotions that come with the start of a new week, with Monday morning representing hope and promise, while Monday evening can bring disappointment and sadness. The refrain of "Every other day, every other day of the week is fine, yeah, but whenever Monday comes, you can find me crying all of the time" emphasizes how difficult Mondays can be.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that Mondays may not always turn out as planned, with the line "Monday, Monday, couldn't guarantee that Monday evening you would still be here with me." This could be interpreted as a reference to a relationship or a job opportunity, both of which have the potential to bring disappointment and uncertainty. The repetition of the phrase "Monday, Monday, can't trust that day" further emphasizes the idea that Mondays are unpredictable.
Overall, Mrs. Miller's "Monday Monday" expresses the conflicting feelings that people may have as they start a new week, with hope and excitement tempered by the possibility of disappointment and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday, Monday, so good to me
Mrs. Miller expresses the initial good feelings about the start of the work week
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
Monday morning lived up to her expectations and she was happy with it
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
Even though Monday morning was great, there was no guarantee that things would continue to be great
That Monday evening you would still be here with me
She was worried that her joy from Monday morning might not continue into Monday evening and fears that her companion might leave her
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Mrs. Miller asserts that she cannot rely on Monday
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
Mondays might not go as planned and might lead to disappointment
But Monday mornin', you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
Despite the fear and uncertainty, she received no warning of what to expect which led to further disappointment
Oh, Monday, Monday, how could you leave and not take me?
Mrs. Miller expresses her sadness that Monday turned out badly and how she was left behind to suffer alone
Every other day of the week is fine, yeah
She is fine with every day of the week except Monday
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
The anticipation and fear of Monday's disappointment is ever-present
You can find me cryin' all of the time
Mrs. Miller is often found crying because of the disappointment brought about by Mondays
Monday, Monday, so good to me
She experiences a sense of irony that Monday, despite its eventual disappointment, starts on a high note
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
Similarly, despite everything, Monday mornings start with hope for a good day
Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
The initial joy brought by Monday mornings could not guarantee a good day
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
She continues to worry about whether her companion will remain by her side on this unpredictable day
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
The song concludes with a reiteration that Mondays cannot be trusted
Monday, Monday, it just turns out that way
No matter how one tries, Mondays just seem to turn out bad
Oh, Monday, Monday, won't go away
Finally, she seems to relish in her distaste for Mondays, which just won't go away
Monday, Monday, it's here to stay
Mondays are a necessary part of life and must be endured no matter how much one may dislike them
Oh, Monday, Monday
The song ends with a final line about Mondays
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips
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