Blue Monday
Ruby Turner Lyrics
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Got me workin' like a dog all day
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
Til Friday I get paid
All my tired has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And we're out on the town to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth it, all the times I had
But I've still got to get my rest
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
Oh Satirday morning
All my tired has gone away
Me and my honey, we got some money
And were out on the town play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth all the times I had
But I've got to go and get some rest
For Monday is a mess!
"Blue Monday" by Ruby Turner is a song that describes the hardships and exhaustion of the working class. The lyrics describe the feeling of dread and frustration that comes with the start of a new week, marked by the infamous "Blue Monday." The song highlights the monotony of working life, describing the singer's daily grind from Tuesday to Thursday, and the eventual arrival of Friday, the day they get paid. Saturday morning signals a release from the daily grind, as the singer spends their day off with their partner, but Sunday seems to be the day of recovery from the weekend's excesses.
The lyrics offer an honest and relatable depiction of the working-class experience. The song captures the frustration of being stuck in a cycle of work and rest, with little opportunity for anything else. Through the lyrics, we can feel the exhaustion of the singer, who works long hours and doesn't have much time or energy left for fun. By contrast, Saturday morning provides the brief respite from the daily routine, where the singer and their loved one can spend their hard-earned money and enjoy some quality time together. Sunday is usually spent recuperating and recovering from the weekend's festivities, with the knowledge that a new work week is looming on the horizon.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
The start of the work week brings dread and dislike
Got me workin' like a dog all day
Work demands long hours and hard labor
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
The tiresome work week continues with no sign of relief
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
Exhaustion makes leisure time impossible
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
Mid-week exhaustion takes a toll on the body
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
Lack of energy leads to social isolation and neglect of relationships
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
The burdensome work week persists with no relief in sight
Til Friday I get paid
Money is the only motivation to keep going
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
The weekend has finally arrived
All my tired has gone away
Rest and relaxation has rejuvenated the body
Got my money and my honey
The reward of weekend fun with loved ones is all the more enjoyable with a paycheck in hand
And we're out on the town to play
The weekend is a time to enjoy leisure activities and explore the city
Sunday morning my head is bad
A night of revelry has consequences for the body
But it's worth it, all the times I had
The joy and memories made over the weekend are worth the hangover
But I've still got to get my rest
Recovery from the weekend is necessary for the coming work week
For Monday is a mess
The start of the work week looms heavily and brings chaos and stress
Oh Saturday morning, oh Saturday morning
Reiterating the weekend has arrived after a long week
All my tired has gone away
Enjoying the weekend has relieved exhaustion
Me and my honey, we got some money
Sharing good times with a loved one is a true blessing
And were out on the town to play
Leisure activities in the city are a welcome escape from work
Sunday morning my head is bad
The aftermath of weekend fun is felt
But it's worth all the times I had
Although there may be consequences, the memories made are priceless
But I've got to go and get some rest
Recovery is necessary for the coming work week
For Monday is a mess!
Emphasizing the inevitable chaos and stress of the start of the work week
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Bartholomew
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