Weekdays

Song Meaning

“Weekday mornings” opens on a scene of quiet domesticity, yet the narrator is left alone, the “coffee smell” a lingering ghost of activity. Her thoughts drift to “all the plans we made” and “dreams I had,” creating a palpable sense of unfulfilled potential. A subtle current of self-doubt surfaces, wondering “if I’m a fool.” The day progresses to “Weekday midday,” marked by tasks that “nothing to tax my mind.” This suggests a life devoid of intellectual stimulation, a “habit” she’s fallen into. Her internal conflict emerges as she watches “daytime shows,” questioning “which story’s mine” – a poignant search for her own narrative amidst the mundane. The bridge offers a striking shift in perspective, moving to a detached, third-person observation: “She loved a man she knew little about.” This externalization feels like the narrator narrating her own life as a common tale of “so many years of trying” and “doing without,” culminating in a resigned “what’s the use of crying?” It’s a moment of profound, quiet despair, almost as if she can’t bear to own the pain directly. However, “Weekday evenings” brings a crucial turning point. Sitting with her partner, the narrator realizes “You’ve dreamed, too,” fostering a new empathy.