Monday
W.U.R Lyrics
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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
How does it feel, how should I feel
Tell me how does it feel, to treat me like you do
Those who came before me
Lived through their vocations
From the past until completion
They will turn away no more
And I still 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 misfortunes
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
While I walked down to the beach
Tell me how does it feel
When your heart grows cold
(grows cold, grows cold, grows cold)
How does it feel, how should I feel
Tell me how does it feel, to treat me like you do
How does it feel, how should I feel
Tell me how does it feel, to treat me like you do
How does it feel, how should I feel
Tell me how does it feel, to treat me like you do
The song “Monday” by W.U.R, also known as “Blue Monday”, is a song about betrayal and heartbreak. The opening line, “How does it feel to treat me like you do?” immediately sets the tone of the song, expressing feelings of hurt and confusion. The singer is addressing someone who has mistreated them and is questioning why they were treated that way. The lines “When you've laid your hands upon me/And told me who you are” suggest that the singer was close to this person but they acted in a way that was unexpected and hurtful.
The lyrics also reference feelings of doubt and uncertainty. The line “I thought I was mistaken/I thought I heard your words” suggests that the singer had believed in and trusted this person, but now they are questioning whether everything was just an illusion. They are asking how they should feel about being treated so poorly and are seeking validation from this person. The reference to a ship in the harbor and obedience adds to the feeling of being trapped and powerless.
Overall, the lyrics of “Monday” convey a sense of emotional turmoil and confusion. The singer is grappling with feelings of hurt and betrayal, while also questioning their own beliefs and perceptions. The repeated refrain of “Tell me how does it feel, to treat me like you do” emphasizes the singer’s desire for clarity and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel
Questioning how someone feels after being treated a certain way
To treat me like you do
Asking how it feels to be treated in a certain way
When you've laid your hands upon me
Refers to physical contact, possibly violence or aggression
And told me who you are
Shows a violation of trust, where the other person has revealed their true intentions
I thought I was mistaken
Expressing doubt or confusion about a situation
I thought I heard your words
Uncertain about what the other person has said or meant
Tell me how do I feel
Asking for validation or clarification about their own emotions
Tell me now how do I feel
Urgently seeking answers about one's emotions
Those who came before me
Acknowledging past experiences or history
Lived through their vocations
Lived through their jobs or callings
From the past until completion
Referring to the passage of time
They will turn away no more
Implying that present circumstances cannot be ignored or avoided
And I still find it so hard
Continuing to struggle with something
To say what I need to say
Difficulty expressing oneself clearly
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Expecting (possibly sarcastically) the other person to provide clarity
Just how I should feel today
Expecting the other person to dictate one's emotional state
I see a ship in the harbor
Referring to a nearby ship in the water
I can and shall obey
Ready and willing to follow orders
But if it wasn't for your misfortunes
Implies that the other person's troubles have had an impact
I'd be a heavenly person today
Suggesting that one's personal circumstances would be ideal if not for the other person's influence
Now I stand here waiting...
Expressing impatience while waiting for someone else
I thought I told you to leave me
Recalling a prior request for someone to leave
While I walked down to the beach
Describing a personal event or activity
When your heart grows cold (grows cold, grows cold, grows cold)
Reflecting on the emotional distance between individuals
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