Stormy Monday
The Jackson 5 And Johnny Lyrics
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Lord, but Tuesday's just as bad
You know they call it stormy Monday
Lord, but Tuesday's just as bad
And Wednesday's are worse
And Thursday's oh so sad
The eagle flies on Friday
The eagle flies on Friday
Well, Lord, and Saturday we go out an play
Uh-huh-huh
And Sunday we go to church
And I kneel down and pray
And this is what I say:
Look, Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
I do
I cry Lord have mercy
Lord, have mercy on me, on me, um
You know I'm tryin', tryin' to find my baby
Won't somebody please send her on home to me?
Oh Lord
The lyrics to "Stormy Monday" by The Jackson 5 and Johnny are an example of the blues genre. The first two lines indicate that the singer's life is filled with difficulties, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays. Even though the melody and the rhythm are upbeat, the lyrics reveal that the singer is struggling. The following lines connect the rest of the week to the same level of difficulty, indicating that every day is problematic. The "eagle flies on Friday" symbolizes the singer's hope for freedom or a change in their fortunes. The refrain is an appeal to God for mercy and assistance in finding his beloved. The song portrays a sense of hopelessness and sadness, albeit with a catchy tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it stormy Monday
I am referring to this particular day as stormy Monday
Lord, but Tuesday's just as bad
But the subsequent day, Tuesday, is equally as unfavorable and challenging
You know they call it stormy Monday
This day is commonly referred to as stormy Monday
Lord, but Tuesday's just as bad
As previously mentioned, the next day, Tuesday, is just as troublesome
And Wednesday's are worse
In fact, Wednesdays are even more onerous
And Thursday's oh so sad
Thursdays are particularly sorrowful
The eagle flies on Friday
As the workweek comes to an end, eagles soar through the skies on Fridays
Lord, and Saturday we go out and play
On Saturdays, we take a break and indulge in leisure activities
The eagle flies on Friday
Once again, we see the eagle's flight on Fridays as the weekend approaches
Well, Lord, and Saturday we go out and play
And, similarly, we spend our Saturdays engaging in fun and enjoyable pursuits
Uh-huh-huh
An expression of agreement, satisfaction, or pleasure
And Sunday we go to church
On Sundays, we attend a religious service and commune with our faith
And I kneel down and pray
During the church service, I assume a position of humility and supplication
And this is what I say:
In this moment of prayer, I express my earnest thoughts and feelings
Look, Lord have mercy
I implore the Lord to have compassion and clemency on me
Lord have mercy on me
I beseech the Lord to show me kindness and mercy
I do
I affirm and confirm my desire for divine intervention
I cry Lord have mercy
I beg and plead with the Lord to exercise mercy and compassion towards me
Lord, have mercy on me, on me, um
Once again, I express my deep-seated longing for the Lord's mercy and benevolence
You know I'm tryin', tryin' to find my baby
I am currently engaged in a quest to locate my significant other
Won't somebody please send her on home to me?
I implore anyone who may have information on my loved one's whereabouts to facilitate her return to me
Oh Lord
An exclamation invoking the divine presence for help or guidance
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AARON WALKER
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