What A Night
4 Seasons Lyrics


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Oh, what a night
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
Oh 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
Oh 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

Overall Meaning

The song "What A Night" by 4 Seasons is about a magical night that took place in late December of 1963. The singer recalls this special time that was very significant for him. He describes his feelings about a woman he met that night and how she made him feel. The night was so amazing that it left a lasting impression on the singer, and he will always remember it. The song is about how a single special moment can change everything and make life so much better.


As the singer starts singing, it is clear from the lyrics that the night he talks about was a long time ago. The song was released in 1975, so the singer must have been reminiscing about a night that took place over a decade earlier. The singer talks about how he didn't even know the woman's name when they met, but that didn't matter because he had an instant connection with her. He describes this woman as being everything he had ever dreamed of, and he felt a rush of excitement and joy when she walked into the room.


The bridge of the song talks about how the night was so magical that it felt like a thunderstorm had rolled in, and the singer's head was spinning. He was completely taken over by the experience and couldn't resist the woman's charms. The song ends with the singer talking about how the night changed his life and how it took him a while to realize just how much it meant to him.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, what a night
Expressing a feeling of excitement and nostalgia about an unforgettable night


Late December back in sixty three
Referring to a specific time in history that holds personal significance


What a very special time for me
Acknowledging the uniqueness and importance of the experience


As I remember, what a night
Reflecting on the memories and emotions associated with the night


Oh, what a night, you know I didn't even know her name
Describing how a chance encounter with a stranger had a profound impact


But I was never gonna be the same
Implying that the experience had a lasting effect on the singer's life


What a lady, what a night
Complimenting the unnamed woman who made the night so memorable


Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room
Noting a sudden shift in mood or energy upon the woman's arrival


Oh my, as I recall it ended much too soon
Expressing disappointment that the night didn't last longer


Oh what a night, hypnotizin' mesmerizing me
Describing how the woman had a captivating effect on the artist


She was ev'rything I dreamed she'd be
Suggesting that the singer had formed expectations about the woman before meeting her


Sweet surrender, what a night
Describing the feeling of letting go and fully enjoying the experience


I felt a rush like a rollin' ball of thunder
Using a metaphor to describe the intensity and impact of the emotions felt


Spinnin' my head around and takin' my body under
Continuing the metaphor to convey the overwhelming nature of the experience


Why'd it take so long to see the light?
Questioning why it took the singer so long to have such a transformative experience


Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right
Reflecting on how the experience challenged the artist's expectations and assumptions


Do-do-do, do-do-do
Interspersing nonsensical syllables to emphasize the joy and excitement felt


Do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Echoing the chorus to reinforce the importance of the experience


Do-do-do-do-do-do, oh what a night
Repeating the chorus again for emphasis




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker

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@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

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@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

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The drummer drums and sings effortlessly! WOW!!!

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Gerry Polci. The dude is super talented.

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