Lyrics
When I wake up on Monday
Expressing the start of the week and the speaker's awakening.
I don't know why I ever let you stay
Reflecting on a past decision to allow someone to stay, questioning that choice.
Not a night to remember
Describing an unmemorable night, possibly with negative emotions.
I think you'd better be gone by Tuesday
Suggesting that the person needs to leave by Tuesday; a decision has been made.
You'll be sad when I tell you
Anticipating the person's emotional reaction when told to leave.
But you have got to go so
Asserting the necessity for the person to depart despite potential sadness.
Don't cry I know you can take it
Encouraging the person not to cry, acknowledging their emotional strength.
Your heart I never could break it
Assuring that the speaker never intended to break the person's heart.
I just want to wake up alone
Expressing a desire to wake up alone, implying a need for independence.
I'm not the same girl that you once knew
Acknowledging personal growth and change in the speaker.
'cause now I know what I have to do
Conveying a newfound understanding of what needs to be done.
So brace yourself for a big surprise
Hinting at a forthcoming surprise, possibly a significant revelation.
There's malicious intent in my eyes
Suggesting a malicious or negative intention in the speaker's demeanor.
I've started counting the days with you
Indicating the start of counting down the days spent with the person.
And the hours and the hours and minutes too
Highlighting the detailed counting of time spent together.
Don't try to win me with your charm
Advising against using charm to win the speaker back, as it may cause harm.
It'll only... do you harm
Warning that attempts to win back affection will be detrimental.
When I wake up on Tuesday
Reiterating the waking-up theme, expressing regret over yielding the previous day.
I can't believe that I let you get your way
Expressing disbelief at allowing someone to have their way on Tuesday morning.
You smile while you're sleeping
Observing the person's contentment while sleeping, causing discomfort in the speaker.
I feel sick that I was such a weakling
Feeling regret and self-criticism for being perceived as weak in the past.
But this time I mean it
Affirming determination to make the person leave this time.
You are gonna go, so
Reiterating the imminent departure of the person, emphasizing resolve.
Don't cry you'll find another
Encouraging the person not to cry and assuring that they will find someone else.
Or go stay with your mother
Suggesting an alternative, advising the person to stay with their mother.
I just wanna wake up alone
Expressing a desire for solitude, wanting to wake up alone.
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