COME MONDAY

“Come Monday” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was first released on his 1974 album “Living & Dying in ¾ Time” and became his first Top 40 hit, reaching No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as No. 3 Easy Listening and No. 58 Country. The song tells the story of a man who is missing his loved one while he is on the road and looking forward to seeing her again on Monday. In the lyrics, he describes the lonely feeling of being away from her and how much he misses her presence by his side.

Eddy McManus’s rendition of “Come Monday” is a lavish love letter to the emotion and longing that is inherent in the song. As a musician who has spent time on the road pursuing his career, he knows firsthand the feelings of being separated from loved ones and the anticipation of being reunited with them. His rich, expressive voice brings the lyrics of “Come Monday” to life, capturing the sadness and longing of being away from the ones we love.

The lyrics of the song speak to the universality of these emotions, describing the protagonist’s longing to be reunited with his loved one after a weekend apart. “I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A haze / And I just want you back by my side,” he sings, capturing the sense of homesickness and longing that so many of us have experienced at some point in our lives.

But despite the sadness expressed in the lyrics, there is also a sense of hope and optimism. The chorus of “Come Monday, it’ll be alright / Come Monday, I’ll be holdin’ you tight,” speaks to the belief that eventually, everything will be okay and we will be reunited with the ones we love. It is this hopeful message that makes “Come Monday” such a beloved and enduring classic, and it is no surprise that Eddy McManus’s version has struck a chord with audiences in this is a tribute to this universal emotion.

His version of the song is full of feeling and captures the longing and sadness of being away from loved ones. It is no wonder that Eddy McManus’s version of “Come Monday” has resonates and continues to be a fan favorite.  Overall, “Come Monday” is a poignant and moving tribute to the enduring power of love and the bonds that connect us to the ones we hold dear. And with Eddy McManus’s rich, expressive voice bringing the lyrics to life, it is a performance that is sure to move and inspire listeners for years to come.

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