Blue Monday, oh it’s blue Monday
Ahh it’s blue Monday
Got to work, rather sleep all day
Here come Tuesday
Poor hard Tuesday
I’m so tired, ain’t got no time to play
Here come Wednsday
I plead to myself
My gal calls gotta tell her that I’m out
Cause Thursday is a hard workin’ day
And Friday I get my pay
Saturday morning
Oh Saturday morning
All my tiredness has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And I’m out on the street to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it’s worth it for the time that I’ve had
And I’ve got to get my rest, cause Monday is a mess
Saturday morning
Oh Saturday morning
All my tiredness has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And I’m out on the street to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it’s worth it for the time that I’ve had
And I’ve got to get my rest, cause Monday is a mess
The Working Week Blues
“Blue Monday” by Bob Seger captures the universal struggle of pushing through the weekly grind, longing for the freedom of the weekend. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of exhaustion and routine, with each day of the week carrying its own weight. Monday sets the tone—a day heavy with reluctance and fatigue. As the week drags on, Seger expresses the mounting tiredness and the sacrifices made just to get by, including missing out on time with loved ones.
Weekend Relief and Reflection
The relief is palpable come Saturday, when burdens are briefly lifted and joy is found in simple pleasures—money in hand, time with a partner, and carefree fun. By Sunday, the revelry leaves its mark, but Seger suggests it’s all worthwhile. The cycle ends with a nod to the inevitable return of Monday’s chaos, highlighting the relentless nature of working life and the preciousness of weekend respite.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriters: Dave Bartholomew, Antoine “Fats” Domino
Release Year: 1966