Manic Monday
Bangles
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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 I wish it was Sunday 'Cause that's my fun day My I don't have to run day It's just another manic Monday Have to catch an early train Got to be to work by nine And if I had an air-o-plane I still couldn't make it on time 'Cause it takes me so long 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 I wish it was Sunday 'Cause that's my fun day My I don't have to run day It's just another manic Monday All of the nights Why did my lover have to pick last night To get down 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 I wish it was Sunday 'Cause that's my fun day My I don't have to run day It's just another manic Monday I wish it was Sunday 'Cause that's my fun day It's just another manic Monday
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
WriterThe song, 'Manic Monday', was written by American singer-songwriter Prince, one of the most influential artists in pop and rock music history. He wrote this song using the pseudonym "Christopher".
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Original IntentOriginally, Prince wrote 'Manic Monday' for the band 'Apollonia 6', which was an all-girl group he had put together. However, he later gave it to the Bangles.
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PopularityUpon release in 1986, 'Manic Monday' climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart to number two. It became one of the biggest hits of the Bangles.
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Famous LinesThe song features an intriguing line, "It's just another manic Monday/I wish it was Sunday/'Cause that's my fun day/My I don't have to run day."
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Prince-Bangles ConnectionSuzanna Hoffs, co-founder of the Bangles, worked with Prince on other projects, including a film called 'Purple Rain'.
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InfluenceThe song went on to inspire countless songs about the mundane, everyday aspects of life and longing for the weekend.
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Song ThemesThe lyrics of 'Manic Monday' depict a woman who is in a rush to get to work after oversleeping and wishes it was Sunday. It’s a commentary on the hectic pace of contemporary life.
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Show AppearanceThe Bangles performed 'Manic Monday' in an episode of the sitcom 'The Facts of Life' in 1986.
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Remakes and Covers'Manic Monday' has been covered by several other musicians including Relient K, and was also redone by Prince himself with new lyrics in a jazzier style.
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Unexpected ConnectionThe song was kept from reaching the No.1 spot in the US charts by another Prince song, 'Kiss' performed by Prince and The Revolution.
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SimplicityDespite featuring some of Prince's signature complex rhythms, 'Manic Monday' was praised for its simplicity and accessibility.
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LegacyThe song remains one of the Bangles' most famous and popular songs, and 'Manic Monday' has become a phrase synonymous with the start-of-the-week blues.
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Video PopularityThe music video for 'Manic Monday' was popular on MTV during the 1980s and helped the song achieve even greater success.
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StyleThe song is notable for its '60s-style pop influences, which was atypical for most 1980s pop and rock music. It showcases an influence of folk rock and sunshine pop music.
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Cultural Impact'Manic Monday' was culturally significant as it encapsulated the feeling of many people's Monday blues, making it an anthem for people starting the workweek.
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