Thank God It's Monday
Nofx · Pump Up The Valuum
(Monday is my favourite time of year)
I'm gonna tell you what I really think I like about Mondays
Cause they feel like Saturdays
When you don't gotta go to work everyday is a holiday
I wake up when I want to, I do anything I wanna do
Can't wait for Tuesday
I really never liked Fridays (I don't) I can't do what I wanna do (like you)
Sold out at the movies (go out) can't eat at the restaurant (weekend)
Everyone wants a good time but the bar is full of cigarette smoke
I think I'll stay home I think I'll wait for Monday
I live a 5 day weekend I get a year long holiday
Thank God it's Monday
The only place I gotta be is at the show or on the first tee
Thank God for irony
Nevermind aggravation modulation gimme another key
I'll tell you why I like Tuesdays (Wednedays) cause they're kinda like Christmas (to you)
Come to think about it Wednesdays (Thursdays) are a little like Hanakah (everyday is new)
Thursdays Thanksgiving I'm talking about good living
I think I'll give thanks
Thank God it's Monday
I'm gonna tell you what I really think I like about Mondays
Cause they feel like Saturdays
When you don't gotta go to work everyday is a holiday
I wake up when I want to, I do anything I wanna do
Can't wait for Tuesday
I really never liked Fridays (I don't) I can't do what I wanna do (like you)
Sold out at the movies (go out) can't eat at the restaurant (weekend)
Everyone wants a good time but the bar is full of cigarette smoke
I think I'll stay home I think I'll wait for Monday
I live a 5 day weekend I get a year long holiday
Thank God it's Monday
The only place I gotta be is at the show or on the first tee
Thank God for irony
Nevermind aggravation modulation gimme another key
I'll tell you why I like Tuesdays (Wednedays) cause they're kinda like Christmas (to you)
Come to think about it Wednesdays (Thursdays) are a little like Hanakah (everyday is new)
Thursdays Thanksgiving I'm talking about good living
I think I'll give thanks
Thank God it's Monday
Thank God It's Monday
Nofx's "Thank God It's Monday" serves as a quintessential anthem of the mid-1990s pop-punk revival, capturing the specific energy and optimism of the era. Recorded for their debut album, *Pump Up The Valuum*, the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and driving rhythms that defined their early discography. Released during a period when punk was reimagining itself for a broader audience, the song reflects the cultural zeitgeist of the time, resonating with listeners who found solace in the promise of a fresh start. As a staple of their catalog, it remains a defining recording that showcases Nofx's ability to craft infectious hooks while addressing themes of relief and renewal.