Blue Monday
The String Quartet Tribute to New Order and Joy Division Lyrics


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How does it feel to treat me like you do?
When you've laid your hands upon me and told me who you are.
I thought I was mistaken, I thought I heard your words.
Tell me how do I feel. Tell me now, how do I feel.
Those who came before me lived through their vocations
from the past until completion, they'll turn away no more.
And still I find it so hard to say what I need to say.
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me just how I should feel today.
I see a ship in the harbor. I can and shall obey.
But if it wasn't for your misfortune, I'd be a heavenly person today.
And I thought I was mistaken, and I thought I heard you speak
Tell me, how do I feel. Tell me now, how should I feel.
Now I stand here waiting...




I thought I told you to leave me when I walked down to the beach.
Tell me how does it feel, when your heart grows cold, grows cold, cold.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The String Quartet Tribute to New Order and Joy Division's "Blue Monday" are filled with confusion, desperation, and a yearning for understanding. The words "How does it feel to treat me like you do? When you've laid your hands upon me and told me who you are" suggest that the singer is questioning the way they are being treated and who they have allowed into their life. The lines "I thought I was mistaken, I thought I heard your words" suggest that the singer is not sure of the truth and is in a state of doubt.


The next set of lines "Those who came before me lived through their vocations from the past until completion, they'll turn away no more" point towards a generation before that had to go to their work to make ends meet. However, the singer says, "And still I find it so hard to say what I need to say" which suggests a conflict in the singer's mind. The final lines show the singer waiting for answers and wondering how it feels to be rejected by someone they cared about.


Line by Line Meaning

How does it feel to treat me like you do?
As you lay your hands on me and reveal your true self, how does it feel to mistreat me?


When you've laid your hands upon me and told me who you are.
After you've physically touched me and exposed your identity,


I thought I was mistaken, I thought I heard your words.
Initially I was confused, I believed I had misinterpreted your speech.


Tell me how do I feel. Tell me now, how do I feel.
In this moment, I am uncertain of my emotions. Can you provide insight into how I should feel?


Those who came before me lived through their vocations
My predecessors identified with their careers, dedicating their lives to work.


from the past until completion, they'll turn away no more.
Until their mission was accomplished, they would not give up.


And still I find it so hard to say what I need to say.
Despite the challenge, it's difficult for me to express what I truly need to say.


But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me just how I should feel today.
I have no doubts that you will inform me on how I should embrace my emotions at present.


I see a ship in the harbor. I can and shall obey.
Out at sea, a vessel is visible, and I have the ability to follow its lead.


But if it wasn't for your misfortune, I'd be a heavenly person today.
Considering your unfortunate circumstances, I could have been living a blissful life.


And I thought I was mistaken, and I thought I heard you speak
I initially believed I misheard your words and misunderstood your message.


Tell me, how do I feel. Tell me now, how should I feel.
I'm in need of clarity concerning my emotions. Do you have guidance for me in terms of how to feel?


Now I stand here waiting...
My current situation has led me to a point of waiting and anticipation.


I thought I told you to leave me when I walked down to the beach.
During a past interaction, I believed I clearly instructed you to depart upon my arrival at the beach.


Tell me how does it feel, when your heart grows cold, grows cold, cold.
Can you describe how it feels once your heart becomes distant and unfeeling?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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