Nichols and Williams first met around 1967, at which time Williams served as frontman and principal songwriter for short-lived psychedelic outfit The Holy Mackerel. Together, they composed the Mackerel's first single, "Bitter Honey", a pure pop affair that diverged from that album's general sound. With a memorable melody and euphoric chorus joined with Williams' bittersweet and morose, yet ultimately optimistic lyrics, it was hugely indicative of Nichols and Williams' future collaborations.
In 1969, Williams was hired as a songwriter for Santa Monica-based A&M Records where Nichols also worked. They quickly composed numerous songs, of which several would become future hits for other artists, and recorded demo versions with Williams and Nichols as the sole performers. The demos were eventually compiled onto a 1970 LP, We've Only Just Begun, intended only for distribution to interested artists and labels. That same year saw the release of Nichols/Williams' first notable hit singles, elevating Nichols and Williams into the upper echelon of U.S. songwriter partnerships in short order.
As Williams begun a career as a songwriter and performer in his own right (whose 1970 debut album, Someday Man, consisted exclusively of Nichols/Williams compositions), collaborations with Nichols grew less and less frequent until they reached a complete halt roughly around 1973. 2001 saw a public reissue of We've Only Just Begun on compact disc, whose liner notes state that Nichols and Williams still write songs together, though these have yet to be heard by the listening public.
Rainy Days and Mondays
Roger Nichols & Paul Williams Lyrics
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Sometimes I'd like to quit
Nothin' ever seems to fit
Hangin' around
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
What I've got they used to call the blues
Feelin' like I don't belong
Walkin' around
Some kind of lonely clown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Funny, but it seems I always wind up here with you
Nice to know somebody loves me
Funny, but it seems that it's the only thing to do
Run and find the one who loves me (the one who loves me)
What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what it's all about
Hangin' around
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Funny, but it seems that it's the only thing to do (only thing to do)
Run and find the one who loves me
What I feel has come and gone before
No need to talk it out
We know what it's all about
Hangin' around
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Nothin' to do but frown
Rainy days and Mondays always get
Me down
"Rainy Days and Mondays" is a melancholy yet relatable song that expresses the feelings of loneliness, sadness, and despair. The opening lines, "Talkin' to myself and feelin' old, sometimes I'd like to quit" set a somber tone, capturing the sense of isolation and ennui. The singer seems to be going through a difficult time in life, and everything feels overwhelming, as is suggested by the line, "Nothin' ever seems to fit."
The chorus, repeated three times in the song, serves as the main hook, showcasing the emotional impact of rainy days and Mondays on the singer's mood. The line "Rainy days and Mondays always get me down" is a simple yet effective expression of the singer's emotional state. The song's bridge adds an element of hope that complements the desolation of the opening verses. "Funny, but it seems I always wind up here with you / Nice to know somebody loves me" suggest the possibility of human connection as an antidote to sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Talkin' to myself and feelin' old
Having a conversation with myself and feeling old and tired
Sometimes I'd like to quit
There are times when I feel like giving up
Nothin' ever seems to fit
Nothing suits me perfectly
Hangin' around
Lingering in one place without any definite purpose
Nothin' to do but frown
There is nothing to do but make a sad face
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
I always feel low on rainy days and Mondays
What I've got they used to call the blues
The feeling I have is commonly referred to as the blues
Nothin' is really wrong
There is nothing exactly wrong with me
Feelin' like I don't belong
I feel like I don't fit in
Walkin' around
Wandering aimlessly here and there
Some kind of lonely clown
Feeling like a foolish and lonely person
Funny, but it seems I always wind up here with you
It's strange but I always end up being with you
Nice to know somebody loves me
It makes me happy to know that someone loves me
Funny, but it seems that it's the only thing to do
It's odd but it appears that finding someone who loves me is my only option
Run and find the one who loves me (the one who loves me)
Search for the person who loves me to feel better
No need to talk it out (talk it out)
There is no requirement to discuss it
We know what it's all about
We are aware of what's happening
Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Wasting time by lingering around
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
My mood always gets affected on rainy days and Mondays
Nothin' to do but frown
I have nothing else to do other than to look unhappy
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
I always feel low on rainy days and Mondays
Hangin' around (hangin' around)
Lingering about without any particular aim
Nothin' to do but frown
I have nothing else to do except looking unhappy
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
I always feel low on rainy days and Mondays
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul H. Williams, Roger S. Nichols
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@scooterbrown4749
好きすぎて泣けてくる
@Coutube2011
Paul Williams の version が聞けるなんて…（激涙）嬉しすぎる…Just awesome...
@user-bd6vk8pe3q
exelent great beautiful melodies💕
@danielm8151
Awesome find. Thank you.
@youtubeuser6668
Not a real demo. More like a re-created demo.