Manic Monday
The Bangles Lyrics
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I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
My I don't have to run day
It's just another manic Monday
Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an aeroplane
I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
My I don't have to run day
It's just another manic Monday
All of my nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down
(Last night, last night)
Doesn't it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment's down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C'mon honey, let's go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
(When you're having fun)
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
My I don't have to run day
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
It's just another manic Monday
The Bangles’ song ‘Manic Monday’ is about the everyday struggles of a busy woman who has to balance her personal and professional life. The first stanza begins with the singer waking up from a dream where she was romantically involved with Valentino by an Italian stream but now has to get ready for work. She wishes her bed was already made and hopes for a Sunday to relax and enjoy her day off. The second verse portrays her struggle to make it to work on time despite having to catch an early train. She expresses her frustration of taking too long to decide what to wear for work and blames the train for making her late. She then goes on to say how the boss is already there, adding more stress to her already hectic day.
The chorus of the song repeats the theme of the woman’s wish for a carefree Sunday when she doesn’t have to rush anywhere, while juxtaposing it with the frantic tone of a regular Monday. The final verse touches on her personal life as well, where she mentions that her lover picked the wrong night to get down, implying that she was unable to get enough sleep before her already stressful day. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the woman’s hope for a much-needed day off.
Line by Line Meaning
Six o'clock already
It's already six o'clock in the morning
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was still dreaming and not ready to wake up
I was kissin' Valentino
In my dream, I was having a romantic moment with Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
The dream was set up in a beautiful location by a blue stream in Italy
But I can't be late
I cannot afford to be late for work
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
If I am late, I will lose my salary
These are the days
These are tough times
When you wish your bed was already made
You wish you had more time to rest and sleep
It's just another manic Monday
Today is just another stressful Monday
I wish it was Sunday
I wish it was a relaxing Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
Sunday is my day to unwind and relax
My I don't have to run day
On Sunday, I don't have to rush around and be busy
Have to catch an early train
I have to catch an early train to get to work
Got to be to work by nine
I have to arrive at work by nine o'clock
And if I had an aeroplane
Even if I had an airplane
I still couldn't make it on time
I would still not be able to arrive on time
'Cause it takes me so long
It takes me a long time
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
To decide what to wear to work
Blame it on the train
I can blame my lateness on the train
But the boss is already there
Unfortunately, my boss is already at work
All of my nights
All the nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
I wonder why my partner chose last night
To get down (Last night, last night)
To have sex or engage in physical intimacy (last night)
Doesn't it matter
Doesn't it mean anything
That I have to feed the both of us
I am responsible for feeding both of us
Employment's down
There are fewer employment opportunities
He tells me in his bedroom voice
My partner speaks to me in a seductive voice
C'mon honey, let's go make some noise
Let's have some fun together
Time it goes so fast
Time passes by quickly
When you're having fun
When you're enjoying yourself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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