A Hard Day's Night
Anoka Middle School for the Arts Lyrics
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It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping 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 work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping 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 OK
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping 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 song “A Hard Day’s Night” by Anoka Middle School for the Arts is an ode to the trials and tribulations of a typical day at work. The opening lines of the song, “It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog” are indicative of the exhausting routine that the singer of the song undergoes. This is accentuated in the second line, “I should be sleeping like a log”, underscoring the exhaustion that the singer is feeling. However, the hardship of the day quickly dissipates upon returning home to the lover, as evident in the lines, “But when I get home to you I find the things that you do/Will make me feel alright”.
The lyrics of “A Hard Day’s Night” are imbued with a sense of contentment and satisfaction that the singer derives from his love, and the sacrifices that he makes. This is most evident in the lines, “You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things/And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything”. The love that the singer has for his partner is his redeeming factor in an otherwise rigorous day. The song ends with a repeated refrain of the singer feeling alright, emphasizing the importance of love and companionship in a person’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I've had a difficult and strenuous day and have been working tirelessly
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
I should be fast asleep due to exhaustion from the day
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
However, when I'm reunited with you, your actions help me feel better
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I work hard all day to ensure that I can provide for you monetarily
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
The reward is hearing you express gratitude and generosity towards me
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
Therefore, there's no reason for me to complain because the time I spend alone with you brings me happiness
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm at home with you, everything feels in its proper place
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
The physical touch of feeling you holding me provides a sense of safety and comfort
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
Reiterating that the day has been stressful and demanding
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
Expressing that the actions you take upon my return provide ease and comfort
You know I feel alright
Summing up that ultimately, being with you makes everything okay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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