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Such A Night
Aaron Neville Lyrics


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Twas the night before Christmas all white with snow
I was lying back waiting for my baby to show
I was searching my mind for the right things to say
'cause she had to leave the very next day
When out on the driveway I heard such a clatter
I dimmed all the lights and put on Clyde Mcphatter
And she came to the doorway and she gave me a kiss
And the rest of the night went something like this

It was a night
Oh what a night it was, it really was
Such a night
The moon was bright
Oh how bright it was, it really was
Such a night
The night was alive
With the stars above
Oh when she kissed
I had to fall in love.

Oh it was a kiss
Oh what a kiss it was, it really was
Such a kiss
How she could kiss!
Oh what a kiss it was, it really was
Such a kiss
Just the thought of her lips sets me afire
I reminisce, I'm filled with desire.

And I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
Oh how I remember!
I'll always remember

Oh that night
Oh what a night it was, it really was
Such a night
Came the dawn
And my heart and her love and the night were gone
But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
Oh such a kiss
Oh such a night

And I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
Oh how I remember!
I'll always remember

Oh that night
Oh what a night it was, it really was
Such a night
Came the dawn
And my heart and her love and the night were gone
But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
Oh such a kiss
Oh such a night

Well it's now Christmas morning and my baby's gone
So I light up the tree and turn the radio on
I sit down in my chair and let out a sigh
I sang away in a manager and angels on high
Now my family and friends will soon knock on my door
So I'll say merry Christmas to you and to yours
May your days be cheerful and your burdens be light
Oh but mostly I wish everyone such a night

Now she's gone, gone, gone
Yeah she's gone, gone, gone
And the dawn, dawn, dawn
And the night was gone
And my heart was gone
And her love was gone
And before the dawn
Oh oh oh
Such a night!

Overall Meaning

The song "Such A Night" by Aaron Neville is a romantic love story that takes place on the night before Christmas. Neville's lyrics describe a feeling that is familiar to many who have felt that overwhelming excitement and anticipation before a special night with someone they love. Neville sets the scene with his description of the snowy night before Christmas while waiting for his significant other to arrive. He sets the mood for the occasion with his choices of music and the lighting of the room. The night is magical and filled with a love so strong that it consumes everything else. Neville's lyrics capture the essence of that love and the memory that will stay with him always.



The chorus, "It was a night, Oh what a night it was, it really was, Such a night" helps to reinforce the idea that this was a special night and a moment that will always be remembered by Neville. The verses emphasize the passion and desire experienced on that night, which come through in the music choices and the kiss that is described. Neville's lyrics are also filled with a sense of sadness and loss, which is evident when he describes the morning after when his love is gone. However, the memory of that night remains strong and will always be cherished.


Line by Line Meaning

Twas the night before Christmas all white with snow
It was a snowy night before Christmas


I was lying back waiting for my baby to show
I was waiting for my baby to arrive


I was searching my mind for the right things to say
I was trying to think of the right words to say


'cause she had to leave the very next day
Because she had to leave the next day


When out on the driveway I heard such a clatter
I heard noise outside on the driveway


I dimmed all the lights and put on Clyde Mcphatter
I turned down the lights and put on music by Clyde McPhatter


And she came to the doorway and she gave me a kiss
She came to the door and kissed me


And the rest of the night went something like this
The night continued in a certain way


It was a night
It was a special night


Oh what a night it was, it really was
It was a truly unforgettable night


Such a night
A remarkable, special night


The moon was bright
The moon was shining brightly


Oh how bright it was, it really was
It was exceptionally bright


Such a night
A remarkable and special night


The night was alive
The night was full of energy


With the stars above
The stars shone above


Oh when she kissed
When she kissed me


I had to fall in love.
I fell in love


Oh it was a kiss
It was a special kiss


Oh what a kiss it was, it really was
It was truly unforgettable


Such a kiss
An exceptional kiss


How she could kiss!
She was an excellent kisser


Oh what a kiss it was, it really was
It was truly unforgettable


Such a kiss
An exceptional kiss


Just the thought of her lips sets me afire
I get excited just thinking about kissing her


I reminisce, I'm filled with desire.
I think back and feel a strong desire


And I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
I gave my heart to her willingly


Oh how I remember!
I remember it vividly


I'll always remember
I'll never forget


Came the dawn
The morning came


And my heart and her love and the night were gone
My heart, her love and the night all ended


But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
I'll never forget her kiss under the moonlight


Well it's now Christmas morning and my baby's gone
It's Christmas morning and my baby has gone


So I light up the tree and turn the radio on
I turn the tree lights on and play the radio


I sit down in my chair and let out a sigh
I sit down and breathe a sigh


I sang away in a manager and angels on high
I sang Christmas songs


Now my family and friends will soon knock on my door
My family and friends will visit me soon


So I'll say merry Christmas to you and to yours
I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas


May your days be cheerful and your burdens be light
I hope you have happy days and light burdens


Oh but mostly I wish everyone such a night
But mostly, I wish everyone to have such a special night


Now she's gone, gone, gone
She's gone now


Yeah she's gone, gone, gone
Yes, she's gone


And the dawn, dawn, dawn
The morning has come


And the night was gone
The night passed


And my heart was gone
My heart went with her


And her love was gone
Her love also left with her


And before the dawn
Before morning came


Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh


Such a night!
What a special night!




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Written by: Lincoln Chase

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