I Don't Like Mondays
The Boomtown Rats
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The silicon chip inside her head Gets switched to overload And nobody's gonna go to school today She's going to make them stay at home And daddy doesn't understand it He always said she was as good as gold And he can see no reason 'Cause there are no reasons What reason do you need to be sure Oh, oh, oh tell me why I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like Mondays I want to shoot The whole day down The Telex machine is kept so clean As it types to a waiting world And mother feels so shocked Father's world is rocked And their thoughts turn to their own little girl Sweet sixteen ain't that peachy keen Now, it ain't so neat to admit defeat They can see no reasons 'Cause there are no reasons What reason do you need oh, woah Tell me why I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like Mondays I want to shoot The whole day down Down, down Shoot it all down All the playing's stopped in the playground now She wants to play with her toys a while And school's out early and soon we'll be learning And the lesson today is how to die And then the bullhorn crackles And the captain tackles With the problems and the how's and why's And he can see no reasons 'Cause there are no reasons What reason do you need to die, die Oh, oh, oh and the silicon chip inside her head Gets switched to overload And nobody's gonna go to school today She's going to make them stay at home And daddy doesn't understand it He always said she was as good as gold And he can see no reason 'Cause there are no reasons What reason do you need to be sure Tell me why I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like, I don't like, I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like, I don't like, (tell me why) I don't like Mondays Tell me why I don't like Mondays I want to shoot, the whole day down, uh, uh, uh
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Written by: Bob Geldof
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13 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"I Don't Like Mondays" was inspired by a tragic event. Singer Bob Geldof conceived the idea after hearing about a teenage girl in San Diego who shot up her school, killing two adults and injuring nine children and teenagers.
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Real Life EventThe shooting incident that inspired the song took place on Monday, 29th January 1979. When asked by a reporter why she did it, the shooter, Brenda Ann Spencer, allegedly replied, "I don't like Mondays. This livens up the day."
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Release Date and AlbumThe song was released in July 1979 as the lead single from their third album "The Fine Art of Surfacing".
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Australian ConnectionIn Australia, Geldof revealed in an interview with Australian talk show host Andrew Denton that another part of the song was written when he was with his girlfriend of the time in Australia. The music was written in just ten minutes.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "I Don't Like Mondays" topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and became The Boomtown Rats' biggest hit in their homeland.
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International HitIn addition to its UK success, the song also reached the No. 1 position in the Irish Singles Chart, and held strong positions in various other countries including Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway.
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Piano CompositionThe song is known for its distinctive piano tune, played by Johnnie Fingers.
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ControversyThe television show in which the shooting was first reported refused to play the song at the time of its release due to its controversial nature.
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Award RecognitionThe song won Best Pop Song and Outstanding British Lyric categories at the Ivor Novello Awards in 1980.
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Live Concert Performance"I Don't Like Mondays" is a staple of Geldof's live performances, including at the 2005 Live 8 concert in London, where it was performed solo.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists including Tori Amos, G4, and Bon Jovi have covered "I Don't Like Mondays".
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Song MessageDespite its catchy tune, the song serves as a grim reminder of school violence and the abnormal psychology that leads to such events. It explores themes of alienation, boredom, and social issues.
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Influence on Pop CultureReferences to the song have appeared in several films and TV shows, including "The West Wing," "The Breakfast Club," and "Mr. Robot."
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