Six o'clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino
By a crystal-blue, Italian stream
But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
It's just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)
'Cause that's my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
My I don't have to run day (Woah, woah)
It's just another manic Monday
Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an aeroplane
I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long (Oh, oh)
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there
It's just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)
'Cause that's my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
My I don't have to run day (Woah, woah)
It's just another manic Monday
Of all my nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down?
(Last night, last night)
Doesn't it matter
That I have to feed the both of us?
Employment's down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C'mon honey, let's go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
(When you're having fun)
It's just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah)
'Cause that's my fun day (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
My I don't have to run day (Woah, woah)
It's just another manic Monday (Woah, woah)
I wish it was Sunday (Woah, woah, woah, woah)
'Cause that's my fun day (Woah, woah)
It's just another manic Monday
About This Song
"Manic Monday" is a relatable pop-rock anthem about the crushing weight of Monday morning routine and the longing to escape the workweek grind. The song captures the universal experience of being jolted from pleasant dreams into harsh reality, with lyrics that contrast romantic fantasies (kissing Valentino by an Italian stream) against mundane responsibilities like catching early trains and earning paychecks. The Bangles deliver the song with jangly guitars and harmonious vocals that perfectly balance upbeat energy with underlying frustration, creating an ironic contrast between the catchy melody and the Monday blues theme. Written by Prince under a pseudonym, the track became a defining moment for The Bangles and remains an enduring workplace anthem that perfectly encapsulates the tension between dreams and duty. Its clever wordplay ("funday," "runday") and infectious hook made it both a commercial hit and a cultural touchstone for anyone who's ever dreaded Monday morning.
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