Manic Monday by The Bangles was the first single released from their second studio album, Different Light in 1986, and became a instant classic. With its infectious melody and relatable lyrics about the dread of facing another workweek, it’s a song that resonates with so many people. Originally written by Prince (under the pseudonym Christopher), the song perfectly captures that feeling of longing for the weekend to continue just a little bit longer. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody contrast nicely with the lyrics about the struggles of facing the workweek.

The Bangles – Manic Monday Lyrics

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 (Ooh-oh)
Wish it were Sunday (Ooh-oh)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Ooh-oh)
My I-don’t-have-to-run day (Ooh)
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 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 (Ooh-oh)
Wish it were Sunday (Ooh-oh)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Ooh-oh)
My I-don’t-have-to-run day (Ooh)
It’s just another manic Monday

Of all of 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” (I can’t resist)
Time, it goes so fast (When you’re having fun)

It’s just another manic Monday (Ooh-oh)
Wish it were Sunday (Ooh-oh)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Ooh-oh)
My I-don’t-have-to-run day (Ooh)
It’s just another manic Monday (Ooh-oh)
Wish it were Sunday (Ooh-oh)
‘Cause that’s my fun day (Ooh-oh)
It’s just another manic Monday