A Hard Day's Night
11. The Beatles Lyrics
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And I've been workin' like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
I should be sleepin' like a log
But when I get home to you
I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
To get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say
You're gonna give me everything
So why on Earth should I moan?
'Cause when I get you alone
You know I feel okay
When I'm home
Everything seems to be right
When I'm home
Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
It's been a hard day's night
And I've been workin' like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
I should be sleepin' like a log
But when I get home to you
I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
So why on Earth should I moan?
'Cause when I get you alone
You know I feel okay
When I'm home
Everything seems to be right
When I'm home
Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
Oh, it's been a hard day's night
And I've been workin' like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
I should be sleepin' like a log
But when I get home to you
I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright
The Beatles’ song “A Hard Day’s Night” is an upbeat tune that was released in 1964 as the title track of their third album. The song is characterized by John Lennon’s distinctive opening chord progression and Paul McCartney’s energetic bassline. The lyrics express the exhaustion of a hard day’s work and the relief and support found in returning home to a loved one.
In the first verse, the singer describes the exhaustion he feels after a hard day’s work, as he has been “workin’ like a dog.” He acknowledges that he should be tired enough to sleep like a log, but instead he finds comfort in returning home to his partner. In the second verse, the singer talks about his motivation for working so hard, which is to provide for his partner and make her happy. He argues that it’s all worth it when he hears her say that she will give him everything.
The chorus is a repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing the long hours and hard work the singer has endured. However, the refrain switches in the last line to a positive note, as the singer expresses his appreciation for his partner’s support and the things she does to make him feel better. The bridge, which is a musical interlude, is a change in tone from the upbeat verses and reflects the singer’s longing for his partner, as he feels that everything is right and he is complete only when he is with her.
Overall, “A Hard Day’s Night” is a song about the struggle of hard work and the comfort found in love and companionship. The Beatles’ catchy arrangement and relatable lyrics have made it a timeless classic that continues to be celebrated today.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a hard day's night
Today has been a long and tiring day
And I've been workin' like a dog
I have worked tirelessly like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
Today has been a long and tiring day
I should be sleepin' like a log
I should be sleeping soundly
But when I get home to you
When I return home to you
I find the things that you do
I appreciate and enjoy the things you do for me
Will make me feel alright
They make me feel better
You know I work all day
I work tirelessly all day
To get you money to buy you things
To earn money for you and buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say
It is rewarding to hear you appreciate my efforts
You're gonna give me everything
You will give me your all
So why on Earth should I moan?
Why should I complain?
'Cause when I get you alone
Because when I am alone with you
You know I feel okay
I feel good
When I'm home
When I am at home
Everything seems to be right
Everything feels good
Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
Feeling your embrace is amazing
It's been a hard day's night
Today has been a long and tiring day
And I've been workin' like a dog
I have worked tirelessly like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
Today has been a long and tiring day
I should be sleepin' like a log
I should be sleeping soundly
But when I get home to you
When I return home to you
I find the things that you do
I appreciate and enjoy the things you do for me
Will make me feel alright, ow
They make me feel better
So why on Earth should I moan?
Why should I complain?
'Cause when I get you alone
Because when I am alone with you
You know I feel okay
I feel good
When I'm home
When I am at home
Everything seems to be right
Everything feels good
Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
Feeling your embrace is amazing
Oh, it's been a hard day's night
Today has been a long and tiring day
And I've been workin' like a dog
I have worked tirelessly like a dog
It's been a hard day's night
Today has been a long and tiring day
I should be sleepin' like a log
I should be sleeping soundly
But when I get home to you
When I return home to you
I find the things that you do
I appreciate and enjoy the things you do for me
Will make me feel alright
They make me feel better
You know I feel alright
I feel good
You know I feel alright
I feel good
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luccivii
Paul always looks like he’s having the time of his life, it’s hella adorable
@jeannadysart5243
Agreed, Jimmie! "Paul always looks like he’s having the time of his life, it’s hella adorable"
@nikunia104
Ikr he's a literal five year old in the body of a grown man and it's great
@macca-n-cheese4758
Ikr I love him sooo much
@lduranceau8046
The boys were sweating buckets in this song.
@juliesaunders100
Jiminie couldn't agree more
@johnnymfbravo7163
These boys are good, I think they'll become very popular.
@dougefresh7765
Johnny MF Bravo Nah , guitar bands are on their way out 🙄
@David-iq7qb
Layân AAA bruh , all people still remember they music if john, was still alive he is so popular
@user-hl8nc2kp8v
@@David-iq7qb it was sarcasm