Lady Madonna
Motherhood Struggles: Lady Madonna's Journey Through Life
Lyrics
See how they run
Observing the fast movement of people
Lady Madonna, children at your feet
Addressing a motherly figure, Lady Madonna, with children around
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
Wondering how she copes with financial challenges
Who finds the money when you pay the rent
Raising the question of who provides money for rent
Did you think that money was heaven sent
Questioning the belief that money is a divine gift
Friday night arrives without a suitcase
Describing Friday night without luggage, possibly indicating a transient or carefree lifestyle
Sunday morning creeping like a nun
Depicting the slow arrival of Sunday morning with a religious simile
Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace
Referring to a child who has learned practical skills
See how they run
Observing people running, suggesting a sense of chaos or busyness
Lady Madonna, baby at your breast
Addressing Lady Madonna again, now with a baby nursing
Wonders how you manage to feed the rest
Reflecting on the challenge of providing for all her children
Tuesday afternoon is neverending
Describing Tuesday afternoon as seemingly endless
Wednesday morning papers didn't come
Not receiving newspapers on Wednesday morning, suggesting disruption
Thursday night your stockings needed mending
Noting the need for fixing stockings on Thursday night
See how they run
Repeating the observation of people running, emphasizing their constant activity
Lady Madonna, lying on the bed
Depicting Lady Madonna lying on a bed
Listen to the music playing in your head
Encouraging the listener to hear the music playing in her mind
See how they run
Repeating the observation of people running
Lady Madonna, children at your feet
Reiterating Lady Madonna with children at her feet
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
Repeating the wonder about how she manages financially
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