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Horace is a fictional character in the story of this concept album. Either his conscious or a friend is telling him to find a lover. Each verse in this song is about a day of the week. Horace tries to build confidence throughout the week to find love, but he wimps out.
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Monday (Monday)
Late again today
He'd be in trouble
Though he'd say he was sorry
He'd have to hurry out
To the bus
[Verse 2]
Tuesday (Tuesday)
Horace was so sad
He'd never had a girl
That he could care for
And if he was late once more
He'd be out, uh-oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't be afraid
Just knock on the door
Well, he just stood there
Mumblin' and fumblin'
Then a voice from above
[Chorus]
Said, "Horace Wimp, this is your life
Go out and find yourself a wife
(Come on, Horace)
Make a stand and be a man
And you will have a great life plan"
(You can do it)
(Come on, Horace)
[Verse 3]
Wednesday (Wednesday)
Horace met a girl
She was small
And she was very pretty
He thought he was in love
He was afraid, uh-oh
[Verse 4]
Thursday (Thursday)
Asked her for a date
The café down the street
Tomorrow evening
His head was reeling
When she said, "Yes, okay"
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't be afraid
Just knock on the door
Well, he just stood there
Mumblin' and fumblin'
Then a voice from above
[Chorus]
Said, "Horace Wimp, this is your life
Go out and find yourself a wife
(Come on, Horace)
Make a stand and be a man
And you will have a great life plan"
(You can do it)
(Come on, Horace)
[Verse 5]
Friday (Friday)
Horace, this is it
He asks the girl
If maybe they could marry
When she says, "Gladly"
Horace cries, boo-hoo
[Verse 6]
Sunday (Sunday)
Everybody's at the church
When Horace rushes in
And says, "Now here comes my wife
For the rest of my life"
And she did
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't be afraid
Just knock on the door
Well, he just stood there
Mumblin' and fumblin'
Then a voice from above
[Chorus]
Said, "Horace Wimp, this is your wife
Go out and find yourself a life
(You can do it)
Make a stand and be a man
And you will have a great life plan"
(Horace Wimp)
(Horace, Horace, Horace, Horace)
(Horace, Horace, Horace, Horace)
(Horace, Horace, Horace, Horace)
[Outro]
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Sunday (Horace Wimp)
Monday, Tuesday (Horace Wimp)
Wednesday, Thursday (Horace Wimp)
Friday, Sunday (Horace Wimp)
(Horace Wimp)
(Horace Wimp)
(Horace Wimp)...
The Diary of Horace Wimp was written by Jeff Lynne.
The Diary of Horace Wimp was produced by Jeff Lynne.
Electric Light Orchestra released The Diary of Horace Wimp on Thu May 31 1979.