December 1963
4 Seasons Lyrics
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Late December back in sixty three
What a very special time for me
As I remember, what a night
Oh, what a night, you know I didn't even know her name
But I was never gonna be the same
What a lady, what a night
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
And my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Oh what a night, hypnotizin' mesmerizing me
She was ev'rything I dreamed she'd be
Sweet surrender, what a night
I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Spinnin' my head around and takin' my body under
Oh, what a night
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
And my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Oh, what a night
Why'd it take so long to see the light?
Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right
What a lady, what a night
Oh I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Spinnin' my head around and takin' my body under
Oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
“Oh What a Night” is a popular song by the Four Seasons about a memorable night in late December of 1963. The singer reminisces about meeting a woman that he couldn’t take his eyes off of, even though he didn’t know her name. From the moment he saw her, he felt a rush of excitement that took his body and mind over as he describes the night as “hypnotizing, mesmerizing.” The lyrics capture the feelings of exhilaration and infatuation that come from meeting someone new and particularly special and how the singer was changed forever because of that night.
The song starts with the iconic phrase “Oh, what a night” which has become a catchphrase in pop culture. It’s a timeless classic that still holds up today and is frequently played at weddings, parties, and other events that aim to capture the magic of a memorable night. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of how it feels to be swept off your feet and the electrifying rush of first love or infatuation. They talk about how the memory of that night has stayed with the singer over the years and how it continues to be a cherished memory.
The song was written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker and was released in December 1975. It peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1976 and remained there for three weeks. It has since been covered by many artists and has been featured in several movies and TV shows. Interestingly, the song was originally supposed to be about the repeal of Prohibition since it was a significant event that happened in 1933 in December, but it eventually became a love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a night
Expressing the excitement and thrill of a particular night.
Late December back in sixty three
Referring to a specific time in the past, providing context to the event.
What a very special time for me
An acknowledgement of the personal importance of this moment.
As I remember, what a night
Reflecting on the event in a nostalgic way, holding it in a positive light.
Oh, what a night, you know I didn't even know her name
An elaboration on the events from the opening line, expressing further the thrill of the unknown and new experiences.
But I was never gonna be the same
Conveying how the event had impacted the person in a transformative way.
What a lady, what a night
Describing the lady and night in a positively thrilling light.
Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
Describing a palpable physical and emotional reaction to the lady's presence.
And my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Expressing regret and lament that the event did not last longer.
Oh what a night, hypnotizin' mesmerizing me
Using vivid verbs like 'hypnotizing' and 'mesmerizing' to convey the allure of the lady and the night.
She was ev'rything I dreamed she'd be
Expressing that the lady lived up to and exceeded the person's expectations.
Sweet surrender, what a night
A phrase that captures the feeling of giving in to the moment and the experience as a whole.
I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Describing the physical sensation of excitement and energy that the person felt.
Spinnin' my head around and takin' my body under
Further elaborating on the physical impact of the night on the person.
Oh, what a night
An admiring and approving repetition of the opening line.
Why'd it take so long to see the light?
A rhetorical question expressing regret that it took so long to experience something so wonderful.
Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right
Reflecting on how something that didn't seem right at first turned out to be absolutely perfect.
What a lady, what a night
Repeating the description of the lady and the night in admiration and praise.
Do-do-do, do-do-do
A meaningless vocalization interjected for rhythm and musical effect.
Do-do-do-do, oh what a night
A combination of meaningless vocalization and the familiar praise of the opening line.
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Repeating the meaningless vocalization for rhythm and musical effect.
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Combining meaningless vocalization with the familiar praise of the opening line, again for rhythm and musical effect.
Do-do-do, do-do-do
Yet another repetition of the meaningless vocalization for heightened musical effect.
Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
A final repetition of the same combination of meaningless vocalization and familiar praise of the opening line.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MonkeyBoo
It’s got Frankie Valli. Forget about it....
@Joeasker
Sup
@hectorcillo5079
primera vez que veo que el que hace el coro lo ponen como que fue el que cantó la melodia
@jeanettemontoya4958
great singers September 21 - 2020
@CindyM372
Monkey boo I’m in my 70s not quite sure what your comment means🤭
@MonkeyBoo
@@CindyM372 Frankie was popular with mon guys back in the day. hence. "Forget about it". Al Paccino explains it great in "Donnie Brasco" movie
@bills.1951
The drummer drums and sings effortlessly! WOW!!!
@aprilcrisp1202
Gerry Polci. The dude is super talented.
@elisabethhofstra7844
Yes, true art!❤
@trainnerd3029
Like Phil Collins or is Phil Collins like him? 🤔