Briston Maroney Brings Us His Newest Banger: “Monday”

Maroney dropped the sweet song “Monday” last month, and we’re here to break down all the details.

If anyone can intertwine meaningful, compelling lyrics with a groovy beat, it's Briston Maroney. We saw it on “Ultrapure”, Maroney’s sophomore album released in 2023, with tracks like “Chaos Party” and “Body.” Both songs open with a sturdy melody, “Chaos Party” is guitar-driven and rock-centric, while “Body” leads with a synthesized piano that repeats its scale intermittently throughout the track. Even though the songs are energetic in sound, the lyrics in each are introspective and meaningful, just like the more emotive tracks on the record. Maroney does not sacrifice rockstar status to write a sweet, sentimental ballad. 

The newest single “Monday” released on, you guessed it, Monday, September 9, and resembles the sound and style of “Ultrapure.” Maroney’s vocals open the track, backed with the soft step of a kickdrum and a strummed guitar that provide the perfect setting. The lyrics set up the main narrative of two people separated by one's desire to chase a dream. 

Lotta smoke in the glow with the five and dime

When my hopes and dreams dramatically collide

I will meet you there, ask you for a light

The build to the chorus is lined with tasteful, sweet guitar riffs that coincide with Maroney’s inflection, an infectious sound that gets stuck in your head as if it passes through coated in honey. Thematically, the bridge continues to develop Maroney’s main message: follow your own path, take the risk, and see where it takes you. 

And I wanna run my hands through my hair

Compete for a chance to compare

Break this down and see how she runs

Outrun the sun

The chorus brings together the elements of the verses and bridge into one delightful passage that satisfies both listeners of the lyrics and of the instrumentals. Sonically, the chorus includes a similar upbeat percussion and guitar strum pattern as the rest of the song. The gentle but dynamic sound brings both comfort and positive energy to listeners. Lyrically, the chorus highlights the theme of going after a dream but inevitably leaving people behind in the process.

When we race through the nighttime

We wеre born to chase the twilight

Mothеr will be fine

Maybe we'll make the headlines

The low-pitched set of guitar chords assists Maroney in closing out the chorus and transitioning into the second verse, which follows the same format as the first. With this verse though, the lyrics become more raw with the introduction of self-doubt. 

Car starts jumping, gas tank's leaking

I can see the skyline

What the hell was I thinking?

Wipe tears from my eyes

After verse two, it's back to the chorus twice more to wrap it up. The closing two lines of the chorus capture both the restlessness and the guilt of the narrator. The juxtaposition of these emotions is a special send-off that represents both the freedom and culpable feeling of moving on. 

I can't spend another second wasted

I'll be back before the sunrise

On September 6, Maroney posted an Instagram story that said “Monday” was, “The bow on the end of a really fun, sensitive, sweet batch of songs written and recorded over the past year or so, starting with ‘Ultrapure.’” 

“It feels like the perfect send off into whatever’s next, hopeful and curious and lowkey goofy af!!!” the post continued.

Closing it out, Maroney said “I have a real strong idea of what I wanna make next and cannot WAIT to start diving all the way into that world, and even more stoked to get to figure it all out with yall:) ” 

You already know Pleaser Nation will be following closely along with you, Briston! Speaking of following along closely, if you haven’t been to Paradise, Maroney’s three-day festival at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville returning this November, consider checking out the Pleaser Instagram for a backstage look at last year’s event. Considered the Pleaser Super Bowl, Paradise is a one-of-a-kind experience any Briston Maroney fan must attend at least once. 

Briston is also closing out the second part of the “Ultrapure” Tour, which wraps in San Diego on October 24. Try to catch Maroney live while you still can!