Every Day is Sunday
The Slackers Lyrics


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Everyday is Sunday when you're unemployed.
Sounds pretty good, man, I should be overjoyed.

Everyday is Sunday,
Everyday is Sunday,
Everyday is Sunday,
Friday never comes.
Do you think I should write a novel, maybe write some songs.
I'll show I'm the genius you've thought all along.

Everyday is Sunday,
Everyday is Sunday,
Everyday is Sunday,
Friday never comes.

I've got nothing to do,
and sit here, staring at you.
And you've got nothing to say,
I wanna hear.

You've got nothing to say,
So I'm just wasting away.
I guess I'll go outsite and do nothing!

Everyday is Sunday when you're unemployed.
And then tomorrows Monday,
And then tomorrows Monday,




And then tomorrows Monday,
And then tomorrows Monday.

Overall Meaning

The Slackers' "Every Day is Sunday" is a song that explores the way someone can feel restless and frustrated with their life when they are unemployed. The lyrics suggest that despite the fact that everyday is essentially a day off, it doesn't necessarily result in any happiness or contentment. The repetition of the phrase "Everyday is Sunday" drives home this point, as the singer is clearly trapped in a routine that they are unable to break out of.


The line "Sounds pretty good, man, I should be overjoyed" is almost sarcastic in its delivery, suggesting that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are happy with their life despite everything. The following verses see the singer wondering whether they should try to be productive and creative in their unemployment, but it seems as though they don't really have the motivation to do so.


The chorus returns to the idea that everyday is just another Sunday, with the implication being that they all merge into one indistinguishable period of time. The frustration at this situation is palpable in the lyrics, with the singer saying "I've got nothing to do, and sit here, staring at you." It's clear that they are bored and restless, but they don't seem to have any way to change their situation.


Overall, "Every Day is Sunday" is a song about feeling stuck in a rut when you're unemployed. It artfully captures the boredom and restlessness that can come with being out of work, especially when every day seems to blend together into an endless cycle.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyday is Sunday when you're unemployed.
Life seems blissful when you're unemployed and not occupied with work on weekdays.


Sounds pretty good, man, I should be overjoyed.
The idea of everyday being like Sunday seems appealing and one might feel they should be happy about it.


Do you think I should write a novel, maybe write some songs.
With a lot of free time, one might consider exploring creative pursuits such as writing a book or songs.


I'll show I'm the genius you've thought all along.
By tapping into their creativity, the person wishes to showcase their true potential and talent.


I've got nothing to do, and sit here, staring at you.
Being idle and unoccupied, the person spends their time aimlessly and without a sense of purpose.


And you've got nothing to say, I wanna hear.
In the lack of conversation or interesting things to hear from others, the person feels unfulfilled and bored.


You've got nothing to say, So I'm just wasting away.
The unexciting nature of conversations leaves the person feeling as though their time is being wasted without any value.


I guess I'll go outside and do nothing!
In an attempt to break the monotony of everyday, the person wishes to spend time outdoors, even if it means doing nothing significant.


And then tomorrows Monday, And then tomorrows Monday, And then tomorrows Monday, And then tomorrows Monday.
The cycle of weekdays beginning again after a weekend extends endlessly, and time feels like it's stagnating.




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@chaosof99

Every day is sunday when you're quarantined.

@kchortu

Every day is Wednesday when you are self employed.

@SophieRoua

just lost my job god damnit. Now what. I'll listen to this song on repeat for the next week 

@agtwalker

in the same boat man

@mgspada

Same here. But your comment is three years old. Hoping you're doing well now!

@RuDe1219

I. LOVE. THIS. BAND!

@mandroid87

this song has been my life for the last year

@veravalo

This is my COVID 19 song.

@kleinaTraum

simply my life!

@miraclenihyh6774

No job just eat and sleep...my song in quarantined covid19...

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