Monday Monday
The Mama's and the Pappa's Lyrics
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Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
So good to me (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
Oh Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
Oh Monday mornin' you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
Oh Monday, Monday, how could you leave and not take me
Every other day, every other day
Every other day, every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
But whenever Monday comes, you can find me cryin' all of the time
Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
So good to me (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
Every other day, every other day
Every other day, every other day of the week is fine, yeah
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
But whenever Monday comes, you can find me cryin' all of the time
Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Can't trust that day (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
It just turns out that way (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Whoa Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Won't go away (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
It's here to stay (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Oh Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
Whoa Monday, Monday (bah-da bah-da-da-da)
The Mamas & the Papas's song "Monday Monday" describes the dread and uncertainty that often accompanies the start of a new week. The opening lines repeat in a cheerful, almost mocking manner, as if trying to disguise the apprehension that the day brings. This is quickly followed by a more somber tone, despondently stating that Monday morning was everything the singer had hoped for, only to express anxiety that Monday evening may bring disappointment. In this way, the lyrics convey the unpredictability of life and the fleetingness of happiness.
The chorus then emphasizes the notion that Monday cannot be trusted, that it "just turns out that way." Even though every other day of the week may be fine, the arrival of Monday brings a deep sense of sorrow, and the singer can be found crying "all of the time." This captures the cyclical nature of life and the feeling of being stuck in a rut.
The final section of the lyrics is a repetition of the chorus, but with heightened emotion. The addition of "whoa" before each "Monday, Monday" emphasizes the frustration and desperation felt by the singer, as if trying to push the day away but finding it impossible. This melancholic yet catchy tune resonates with many individuals who have experienced similar feelings of uncertainty and dread in their day-to-day lives.
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Monday, Monday
Refers to the start of the work week on Monday
So good to me
The artist enjoys the start of the work week
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
The first work day of the week met the singer's expectations
Oh Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
The start of the work week does not guarantee a positive week to come
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
The artist is uncertain if they will spend time with someone on Monday evening
Monday, Monday, can't trust that day
The artist feels that Monday can be unpredictable and is not a trustworthy day
Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way
The artist acknowledges that sometimes Mondays can be tough
Oh Monday mornin' you gave me no warnin' of what was to be
The workweek began without warning
Oh Monday, Monday, how could you leave and not take me
The artist is upset that Monday has continued without them and they were left behind
Every other day, every other day
Refers to the days of the week that are not Monday
Every other day, every other day of the week is fine, yeah
The singer is content with the other days of the week
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
The singer expresses their dislike for Mondays and how they specifically affect them
But whenever Monday comes, you can find me cryin' all of the time
The artist is unhappy and often cries on Mondays
Monday, Monday
Refers to the start of the work week on Monday
So good to me
The singer enjoyed the start of the work week
Monday mornin', it was all I hoped it would be
The workweek began positively
But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee
The start of the workweek does not assure a positive week
That Monday evenin' you would still be here with me
The artist is unsure if they will spend time with someone on Monday evening
Every other day, every other day
Refers to the days of the week that are not Monday
Every other day, every other day of the week is fine, yeah
The singer is content with the other days of the week
But whenever Monday comes, but whenever Monday comes
The artist expresses their dislike for Mondays and how they specifically affect them
But whenever Monday comes, you can find me cryin' all of the time
The singer is unhappy and often cries on Mondays
Monday, Monday
Refers to the start of the work week on Monday
Can't trust that day
The singer does not trust Mondays
Monday, Monday
Refers to the start of the work week on Monday
It just turns out that way
The artist acknowledges that sometimes Mondays can be difficult
Whoa Monday, Monday
The singer is emphasizing their dislike for Mondays
Won't go away
The start of the work week can feel slow
Monday, Monday
Refers to the start of the work week on Monday
It's here to stay
The start of the work week will continue to come every Monday
Oh Monday, Monday
The artist is expressing their disdain for Mondays
Whoa Monday, Monday
The singer is emphasizing their dislike for Mondays
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CTM Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips
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