Rainy Days and Mondays is a 1971 pop song by the Carpenters. It was recorded on their second album, Carpenters, and released as a single in 1971. The song was written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams and is one of the Carpenters’ most well-known songs. It is an iconic song of the early 1970s and has become a classic.
Song Overview
Rainy Days and Mondays is a melancholic pop song with a simple yet powerful message. The song is about the feeling of loneliness and sadness that comes with a dreary day. The lyrics describe the feeling of being stuck in a rut and being unable to escape it. The song is full of heavy imagery that paints a vivid picture of the feeling of being lost and alone. The instrumentation is sparse and subtle, with a simple piano melody and a gentle drum beat in the background.
Full Lyrics of “Rainy Days and Mondays”
Talkin’ to myself and feelin’ old
Sometimes I’d like to quit
Nothin’