Night & Day
Bart & Baker Lyrics

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Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you

Night and day, you are the one
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
Whether near to me or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day

Day and night, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Night and day

Night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And its torment won't be through

'til you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bart & Baker's "Night & Day" are a beautiful tribute to the power of love and its ability to consume the human spirit. Throughout the song, the singer describes the various sounds that remind them of their beloved, including the beat of a tom-tom or the ticking of a clock. It's as if the mere presence of their lover is enough to permeate every aspect of their life, and no matter where they go or what they do, the thought of the other person is a constant presence in their mind.

The first stanza sets the stage for this theme, describing the different sounds that bring the singer back to thoughts of their lover. The second stanza then takes this one step further, describing how this longing for the other person follows the singer wherever they go, whether it's in the midst of busy city streets or the quiet of their own room. The third stanza is perhaps the most powerful, as the singer expresses their need to be with their lover and the burning desire that consumes them.

Overall, "Night & Day" is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the power of love, and the way that it can permeate every aspect of our lives. It's a beautiful reminder that, no matter where we go or what we do, the people we love are always with us, in our hearts and in our minds.

Line by Line Meaning

Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
The sound of my longing for you is constant and rhythmic, like the beat of a tom-tom in the jungle.

When the jungle shadows fall
This longing intensifies at night, when the shadows fall and the world is dark.

Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
My need for you is steady, like the tick of a clock, keeping time against the wall.

As it stands against the wall
Just like the clock, my longing for you stands unchanging and unrelenting, no matter what.

Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
My love for you is ever-present, like the sound of raindrops after a summer shower.

When the summer shower is through
Just like the rain, no matter how intense and passionate my love is, it eventually becomes unabated, yet still ever-present as the rain.

So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
My desire for you is so strong that it has become its own voice, repeating your name day and night.

Night and day, you are the one
You are always on my mind, whether it's night or day.

Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
No one else can compare to you, not even the brightest sun or the most beautiful moon.

Whether near to me or far
It doesn't matter if you're near or far, because my love for you remains unchanged.

It's no matter darling where you are
You're always in my heart, wherever you may be.

I think of you
You occupy my every thought, day and night.

Day and night, why is it so
I can't escape this longing for you, no matter what time it is.

That this longing for you follows wherever I go
My desire for you is so strong that it follows me wherever I go, whether it's in the bustle of traffic or in the stillness of my empty room.

In the roaring traffic's boom
Even in the midst of the chaos of traffic, my thoughts are consumed with you.

In the silence of my lonely room
Even in the quiet of my own room, my love for you is inescapable.

Under the hide of me
Deep within me, hidden from the world, my longing for you is fierce and passionate.

There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
This longing for you is a deep hunger that burns within my soul.

And its torment won't be through
This longing for you is unrelenting, and it won't go away until it's satisfied.

'til you let me spend my life making love to you
The only way to satisfy this burning desire is for us to be together, sharing a lifetime of love and passion.

Day and night, night and day.
My love for you is constant, unending, and will always be there no matter what time of day or night it is.

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing
Written by: Cole Porter

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