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Be My Day
Cats Lyrics


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Ah
Rock me from the bay of Mexico
I row me to the shores of Montego bay.
I met a lady
Please let me stay.
Here in your warm brown arms
Till I melt away.
Be my day
Honey be my night.
If I drift away
Honey be my light.
Shine on
Let your light shine on.
And I will sail on home.
Shine on
Let your light shine on
And I will sail on home.
Sing a la la la
And I sing hey
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
And I will sail on home
Sing a la la la
And I sing hey
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cats’ “Be My Day” are poetic and romantic with a Caribbean setting. The song starts with the singer mentioning that they rode to the shores of Montego Bay in the bay of Mexico. While there, they met a lady who they want to stay with until they melt away. They ask her to be their day and night, to be their light if they drift away, and let her light shine on as they sail on home. The song ends with a repetitive chorus of “sing a la la la” and “I sing hey” as they sail on home.


The song relies heavily on a romantic setting and metaphors to convey a message of love and longing. The singer is in search of someone to take care of them, to be their light in dark times, and to guide them back home safely. The song also exudes a laid-back vibe that is typical of Caribbean cultures. The rhythm is slow and melodic, which adds to the romantic and chilled-out ambiance of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Rock me from the bay of Mexico
Transport me through your love and affection with the intensity of a wave from the Gulf of Mexico


I row me to the shores of Montego Bay
I steer my emotions to the beautiful Jamaican shores of Montego Bay, hoping to find solace and comfort


I met a lady
I found a special woman who caught my attention and captured my heart


Please let me stay
I beg you to let me be with you and continue to experience your love and company


Here in your warm brown arms till I melt away
I want to be close to you, to feel your warm embrace that makes me feel safe and secure until I'm completely overcome by my emotions


Be my day, honey be my night
You are the light in my life, with you I want to experience both the beauty of the day and the serenity of the night


If I drift away, honey be my light
If I lose my way or falter in my journey, I ask you to be my guiding light and help me find my way back to you


Shine on, Let your light shine on
Continue to radiate your love and positivity, and don't hold back


And I will sail on home
With your love and support, I know I can make it through any obstacle and return safely to the haven that is your arms


Sing a la la la and I sing hey
Let's enjoy the moment and celebrate our love with joyful sounds and words


Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
The repetition of affirmations in the form of 'yeah' emphasizes the strength and intensity of the feelings expressed in this song.




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Comments from YouTube:

@user-gg8pp8rl4x

Die Zeit meiner Jugend....unbezahlbar und unvergesslich!

@ulrikehesse7656

Das stimmt. Ich hatte auch eine schöne Jugend, werde sie nie vergessen.

@ingeborgpellenz9355

Eure Stimmen zu hören , ist immer für mich ein Freude.

@ulrikehesse7656

Ich höre mir die The Cats immer wieder gerne an. Piet Veerman ist ein guter Sänger.

@Christina-cx7tw

Tolle Band, Sänger super Stimme,war eine schöne Jugendzeit

@manfredbeuth2921

Ein wunderbarer song zum Träumen und Tanzen...!!!! 1000 Dank an The Cats und besonders an Piet Veerman!!!!! 😁👍👍👍

@ulrikehesse7656

Das stimmt. Ein wunderschöner Song. Ich höre ihn immer wieder gerne.

@ulrikehesse7656

Piet Veerman hat eine wunderbare Stimme. Vielen Dank an die Cats und ihre wunderschönen Lieder.

@mariannemariann8577

Dieses Lied einfach Super Klasse.

@ulrikehesse7656

Das stimmt. Ein wunderschönes Lied von The Cats

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