Blue Monday
The Great Scots 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!
The Great Scots's song Blue Monday talks about the mundane routine and hardships of the workweek. The singer expresses his dissatisfaction with Mondays, which makes him work like a dog all day. He then goes on to describe how tired he is on Tuesday, where he has no time to play. By Wednesday, he is already exhausted, and the fatigue has seeped into his bones. He even lies to his girlfriend about being away from home because of how drained he is. Thursday is another hard-working day, but he finally gets paid on Friday. On Saturday, he wakes up feeling rejuvenated and finally gets to enjoy his life outside of work. But it all comes crashing down on Sunday morning when he wakes up with a hangover, making him regret his actions.
The lyrics paint a picture of the daily grind of most working-class people, and how they look forward to Saturdays and Sundays as a reprieve from their work. It shows how the weekend becomes the only time that people can enjoy themselves and forget about the hardships of the workweek. The song is a commentary on the monotony of life and its effect on people's mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
I despise Monday, as it requires me to work like a dog all day, leaving no energy for leisure activities.
Got me workin' like a dog all day
I am forced to work tirelessly throughout the day, just like a hardworking dog.
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
Tuesday is no different from Monday, as it too is exhausting and challenging.
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
Due to excessive fatigue, I am unable to engage in any fun activities.
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
By Wednesday, I am completely drained and have no energy left in my body.
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
My girlfriend calls, but I am too fatigued to answer the phone and must avoid her call.
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
My girlfriend understands that Thursday is another day of arduous work for me.
Til Friday I get paid
I work until Friday to earn my paycheck for the week.
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
Saturday morning is greatly anticipated, as it is a day of relief and rest.
All my tired has gone away
All my fatigue has disappeared, allowing me to enjoy the day fully.
Got my money and my honey
I have earned my paycheck and am out with my girlfriend to enjoy ourselves.
And we're out on the town to play
We are exploring and enjoying various activities within the city.
Sunday morning my head is bad
Upon waking up Sunday morning, I experience a severe headache due to the previous day's activities.
But it's worth it, all the times I had
Although I am experiencing discomfort, the enjoyment and memories from the previous day were worth it.
But I've still got to get my rest
I understand that I must still rest to recuperate and prepare for the upcoming Monday.
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning
Saturday morning is a welcome reprieve from the exhausting and challenging Monday that awaits me at the beginning of the workweek.
Oh Satirday morning
Saturday morning is a refreshing, relaxing start to the weekend.
Me and my honey, we got some money
My girlfriend and I have earned our paychecks and are ready to enjoy ourselves fully.
And were out on the town play
We are indulging in various activities within the city, reveling in the freedom and relaxation of the weekend.
Sunday morning my head is bad
Upon waking up Sunday morning, I experience a severe headache due to the previous day's activities.
But it's worth all the times I had
Despite my current discomfort, the enjoyment and memories from the previous day are priceless and make it all worthwhile.
But I've got to go and get some rest
Although I would love to continue enjoying the weekend, I understand that I must rest in order to prepare for the upcoming workweek.
For Monday is a mess!
Monday is a dreaded day that is challenging and exhausting. Rest is essential to ensure I am ready to tackle it head-on.
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Written by: Dave Bartholomew
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