Blue Monday
Orgy Lyrics
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When you've laid your hands upon me
And told me who you are
I thought I was mistaken
I thought I heard your words
Tell me, how do I feel?
Tell me, now, how do I feel?
How should I feel?
Tell me how does it feel
To treat me like you do
Those who came before me
Lived through their vocations
From the past until completion
They'll turn away no more
And I still find it so hard
To say what I need to say
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Just how I should feel today
I see a ship in the harbor
I can and shall obey
But if it wasn't for your misfortunes
I'd be a heavenly person today
And I thought I was mistaken
And I thought I heard you speak
Tell me, how do I feel?
Tell me, now, how should I feel?
Now I stand here waiting
I thought I told you to leave me
When I walked down to the beach
Tell me how does it feel
When your heart grows cold
How does it feel?
How should I feel?
Tell me how does it feel
To treat me like you do
How does it feel?
How should I feel?
Tell me how does it feel
To treat me like you do
How does it feel?
How should I feel?
Tell me how does it feel
To treat me like you do
The lyrics of Orgy's "Blue Monday" depict a sense of confusion and emotional turmoil from the perspective of the singer. The repeated question, "How does it feel to treat me like you do?" suggests that the singer is feeling mistreated or undervalued by another person, likely a partner in a romantic relationship. Despite their mistreatment, the singer still longs for the other person's validation and struggles to communicate their own needs.
The line "Those who came before me lived through their vocations" could be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal expectations and norms. The reference to a ship in the harbor and the idea of obeying someone else's misfortune suggests a sense of being trapped or powerless in the face of external circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional confusion and powerlessness in the face of a challenging relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel to treat me like you do?
What does it feel like to treat me with such disrespect?
When you've laid your hands upon me
When you've physically touched me
And told me who you are
And explained your identity to me
I thought I was mistaken
I believed that I might have been wrong about something
I thought I heard your words
I believed that I had heard what you said
Tell me, how do I feel?
Please inform me of my emotions right now
Tell me, now, how do I feel?
Please inform me of my emotions right now
Those who came before me
People who preceded me
Lived through their vocations
Achieved fulfillment through their professions
From the past until completion
Throughout their lives until the end
They'll turn away no more
They will no longer ignore their desires
And I still find it so hard
I continue to struggle
To say what I need to say
To communicate what I must express
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
However, I'm quite sure that you'll give me instructions
Just how I should feel today
Regarding my emotions for today
I see a ship in the harbor
I observe a ship in the port
I can and shall obey
I can and will comply with orders
But if it wasn't for your misfortunes
However, if it weren't for your hardships
I'd be a heavenly person today
I would be happy and content now
And I thought I was mistaken
And I believed I might have been wrong
And I thought I heard you speak
And I believed that I heard you talking
Tell me, how do I feel?
Please inform me of my emotions right now
Tell me, now, how should I feel?
Please inform me of the correct emotional response
Now I stand here waiting
Now, I am here, waiting
I thought I told you to leave me
I believed that I ordered you to depart
When I walked down to the beach
When I strolled down to the seashore
Tell me how does it feel
Please explain how it feels
When your heart grows cold
When you become emotionally distant
How does it feel?
What is the feeling like?
How should I feel?
What is the correct emotional response?
Tell me how does it feel
Please explain what the feeling is like
To treat me like you do
To behave toward me in such a negative manner
How does it feel?
What is the feeling like?
How should I feel?
What is the correct emotional response?
Tell me how does it feel
Please explain what the feeling is like
To treat me like you do
To behave toward me in such a negative manner
How does it feel?
What is the feeling like?
How should I feel?
What is the correct emotional response?
Tell me how does it feel
Please explain what the feeling is like
To treat me like you do
To behave toward me in such a negative manner
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pjleon8391
This song captivated the sounds of its time, and also one of the most epic covers of all time. 💯
ITS 2024, HOW DOES IT FEEL?
@DarkEmpressTarot925
I feel old 😂
@nataliastellabotte-qr5fm
Just about the same.
@kel1taylor
This cover is shiat
@jaminmaki4243
Hate it just like when I was in 7th grade when it came out
@omtheta1821
Sure did what a great band. Def feel old this song came out when I was like 12 bought the album candyass loved it
@Whatsupitsbozohere
Such a underrated band they’re music is such a headbanger
@Brezooka
When you’re almost 40 years old and this songs pops in your head. I miss these days.
@Annie-eg9xc
No. You’re still 15. Fuck your current age ;)
Young forever!
@LouiseORourke-qd1nr
Or when you’re 61 and danced to the original in 1983 😅❤ miss those days too