Discover the story of the song > Welcome To The Working Week – Elvis Costello

The song is about someone who is feeling frustrated with their work and life, while their partner seems to be enjoying their success. The singer is telling the protagonist to get used to the grind and work hard to get through it, even if it's not thrilling. The protagonist questions why their partner wants to be friends when they feel overwhelmed, but ultimately accepts that this is the "working week" and they have to push through.