Blue Monday
The Javelins 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 Javelins's song "Blue Monday" describes the feeling of exhaustion and dread that comes with the start of the workweek. The lyrics illustrate the singer's struggle to keep up with the demands of their job, leaving them tired and unable to enjoy the little free time they have. This is exemplified by the line "Got me workin' like a dog all day" in the first verse. The singer's attempts to relax with their partner are also hindered by their fatigue, as they must rest up for the next day.
Overall, the song highlights the monotony and tiresome routines associated with daily life, particularly in the context of work. However, it also shows the small pleasures that can be found in a weekend off, where the singer can enjoy their free time with their partner and forget their work responsibilities, even if it means facing the consequences on Monday.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
I dread Monday mornings, they feel like a burden.
Got me workin' like a dog all day
I have to work really hard, non-stop, for the entire day.
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
Even though it's not Monday anymore, Tuesday is also difficult.
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
I am exhausted and have no energy for leisure activities.
Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
By Wednesday, I am extremely tired and worn out.
My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
I am too tired to talk to my girlfriend, so I avoid her calls.
She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
My girlfriend is aware that Thursdays are equally tough for me.
Til Friday I get paid
Despite the exhaustion and long days, I am motivated by the prospect of receiving my paycheck on Friday.
Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
Finally, the weekend has arrived.
All my tired has gone away
I am well rested and my fatigue has disappeared.
Got my money and my honey
I have my salary and my girlfriend by my side.
And we're out on the town to play
We're going out to enjoy our free time and have fun.
Sunday morning my head is bad
The next morning, I wake up with a hangover.
But it's worth it, all the times I had
Despite the headache, the fun memories from the night before make it all worthwhile.
But I've still got to get my rest
I acknowledge that I need to rest and recover from the previous night's activities.
For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
I know that Monday morning will come soon enough and I need to be prepared.
Oh Saturday morning
Reiterating the relief and joy of finally having some time off work.
All my tired has gone away
Reiterating the feeling of being well-rested and energized after a long week of work.
Me and my honey, we got some money
Reiterating the joy of having both money and a significant other to spend it with.
And were out on the town play
Reiterating the idea of going out to have fun and enjoy free time.
But I've got to go and get some rest
Reiterating the importance of taking care of oneself and resting for the upcoming week of work.
For Monday is a mess!
Reiterating the dread and difficulties of Monday mornings.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Bartholomew
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