Swamp-pop pioneer Warren Storm was born Warren Schexnider in Abbeville, LA … Read Full Bio ↴Swamp-pop pioneer Warren Storm was born Warren Schexnider in Abbeville, LA on February 18, 1937; after beginning his professional career began at age 12 while filling in for his father, a drummer in the Cajun band Rayne-Bo Ramblers, three years later he signed on with the country group Larry Brasso's Rhythm-aires, followed by a stint with the Herb Landry Band. In addition to later fronting his own combo, the We-Wows, Storm became one of the top session drummers in southern Louisiana before making his solo debut in 1958 with the single "The Prisoner's Song"; the record went on to sell a quarter of a million copies, its fusion of R&B, country, Cajun and Creole sounds pointing the way for the emergence of the south Louisiana swamp-pop aesthetic. In 1962 Storm teamed with fellow regional legends Rod Bernard and Skip Stewart to form the Shondells, and in the decades to follow he released a series of solo singles and LP's including 1977's Boppin' Tonight, 1992's Night After Night and 1999's Live and In the Studio. In 1980, Storm teamed up with saxophonist Willie "Tee," and formed the group Cypress. While that band dissolved four years later, the duo continued collaborating until 1994. Following a stint with the Louisiana supergroup Lil Band O' Gold in 1998, Storm and Willie "Tee," reformed Cypress in 2004 and are in the process of completeing a new CD.

Blue Monday
Warren Storm Lyrics

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Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
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

Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
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!

Overall Meaning

The song "Blue Monday" by Warren Storm is a classic blues tune lamenting the woes of the mundane work week. The lyrics depict the singer's struggle with the daily grind, using each day of the week as a representation of his exhaustion. He despises Monday, as it signifies the start of another long work week, which he likens to working like a dog all day. He then proceeds to express his weariness for the rest of the week, culminating in his declaration that Monday is a mess.

However, the mood suddenly shifts on Saturday morning when the singer and his beloved can finally venture out and have some fun with their hard-earned money. Even though Sunday morning brings aches and pains from the previous night's festivities, the singer believes that it is all worth it for the memories created during their night on the town. Nonetheless, he still must rest up for fear of the upcoming Monday, which he knows will be a stressful mess.

The song's lyrics effectively capture the feelings of many people when it comes to the work week. It is a relatable tune that strikes a chord with listeners and fills them with a sense of nostalgia for simpler times when they were young and carefree. The upbeat music combined with the somber lyrics creates a unique blend, making it a classic song loved by many.

Line by Line Meaning

Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
The singer hates Mondays and feels unhappy on this day.

Got me workin' like a dog all day
The singer has to work extremely hard and feels exhausted.

Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
Tuesday is another difficult day for the singer.

I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
The singer is too tired to have fun or relax.

Look out Wednesday I'm beat to my bone
By Wednesday, the singer is completely exhausted.

My girl calls, I gotta tell her I'm not home
The singer is too tired to talk to his girlfriend.

She knows Thursday is a hard workin day
The singer's girlfriend understands that Thursday is another busy day.

Til Friday I get paid
The singer only looks forward to Friday because he will receive his paycheck.

Oh Saturday morning, Saturday morning
On Saturday morning, the singer feels refreshed and happy.

All my tired has gone away
The singer is no longer tired and has energy to enjoy the day.

Got my money and my honey
The singer has money and is with his girlfriend.

And we're out on the town to play
The singer and his girlfriend are having fun together outside.

Sunday morning my head is bad
The singer has a bad headache on Sunday morning.

But it's worth it, all the times I had
Despite the headache, the singer thinks the previous day was worth the pain.

But I've still got to get my rest
The singer needs to rest in order to recover from the headache.

For Monday is a mess Saturday morning,
The singer knows that he needs to rest because Monday will be difficult.

Oh Satirday morning
This is a repeat of an earlier line.

Me and my honey, we got some money
The singer is still with his girlfriend and they have some money to spend.

And were out on the town play
They are still enjoying their time outside.

But I've got to go and get some rest
The singer recognizes the importance of rest.

For Monday is a mess!
This is a repeat of an earlier line.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Bartholomew

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