Come Monday

The singer is traveling while his partner is away on vacation, and the distance makes him realize how much he misses them. At first, the song describes a busy summer of shows and journeys; its emotional focus gradually shifts toward loneliness and the hope of being together again. “Come Monday” becomes a promise that the separation will soon end and things will feel better.

A “brown L.A. haze” suggests not only the city’s smog but also the singer’s tired, lonely mood. His casual shoes and comment that he was never suited to “glitter rock ’n’ roll” imply that he feels more comfortable with an ordinary, relaxed life than with flashy entertainment. Saying he would walk anywhere with his partner expresses devotion in a simple, everyday way.

The song sounds reassuring, but its optimism rests on waiting: the singer expects to hold his partner again soon, though he cannot control the distance right now. His saying he “let” them go because he loves them suggests acceptance, not necessarily that he feels no sadness. The reference to a past promise that there would be “no room for doubt” may mean their bond feels secure, but the lyrics leave the exact circumstances of their separation open.