Wikipedia: Big Maybelle
What a Difference a Day Makes
Big Maybelle Lyrics
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Twenty-four little hours,
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain.
My yesterday was blue, dear.
Today I'm a part of you, dear.
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said that you were mine.
When there's a rainbow before me,
Oooohhhh for me.
In that moment of bliss... that thrilling kiss.
It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu.
And, what a difference that a day makes.
The difference, darling, is you.
What a difference a day makes
(Difference a day makes)
When there's a rainbow before me.
MmmmHmmmm
(Before me)
In that moment of bliss,
That thrilling kiss.
Ooohh, It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu.
And, what a difference that a day makes.
Oh, the difference is you.
Big Maybelle's song What a Difference a Day Makes is about the transformative power of love. The song's lyrics illustrate how love can brighten up one's world and bring happiness after a period of sadness. The singer expresses how a twenty-four-hour period has brought about a total change in her life, converting her from a miserable person to one who experiences joy in the company of her lover. The sun and flowers mentioned in the lyrics serve as metaphors for the happiness that love has brought into her life.
The song's second stanza is about the joys of finding and experiencing new love. The singer describes the importance of finding romance in life and how it can lead to moments of pure bliss, like the thrilling kiss mentioned in the lyrics. The lyrics suggest that finding love is like having a new menu item, adding excitement and happiness to one's life. The song concludes by emphasizing that the difference that a day makes is because of the love of her life.
Line by Line Meaning
What a difference that a day makes.
It's amazing how much can change in just one day.
Twenty-four little hours,
Just one day, no more, no less.
Brought the sun and the flowers
Things are suddenly brighter and more beautiful than before.
Where there used to be rain.
Gloomy and sad times have passed.
My yesterday was blue, dear.
I was feeling sad and lonely yesterday.
Today I'm a part of you, dear.
Today, I feel like I belong with you and we're together.
My lonely nights are through dear
You have put an end to my lonely nights.
Since you said that you were mine.
Things changed for the better since you became mine, my love.
When there's a rainbow before me,
Everything seems wonderful when there is a sign of hope.
Oooohhhh for me.
It's an exciting feeling.
In that moment of bliss... that thrilling kiss.
That special moment of happiness when you feel loved and you share a passionate kiss.
It's heaven when you
It's an experience worth cherishing.
Find romance on your menu.
Having romance in your life is something to look forward to.
And, what a difference that a day makes.
It's amazing how much can change in just one day.
The difference, darling, is you.
The reason for all the beautiful changes is you, my love.
Writer(s): Adams Stanley, Grever Maria
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Margeir Ólafsson
Big Maybelle. (May 1, 1924 – January 23, 1972), was an American R&B singer. Her 1956 hit single "Candy" received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999. (aged 47)
kennyb187
She seemed to have so much fun when she sang!!!
TEOStudio
Wonderful version, one of the best, something of the great Etta James
comingout05
My second favorite version of this song. Dinah Washington being first of course. Just lover her phrasing.
Cheryl
I LUV THIS SONG AND I LUV BIG MAYBELLE. It's my prayer that someone will make a biopic of her life... i won't
Bruce Williams
Thank very much! Fine version!
countrychess
Encore ! We want more !
vinegate
wonderful
Cheryl
i hit the button too fast. sorry. I was trying to say "i won't hold my breath waiting for a bio pic but i will always hope for it."
credenza1
corrrrrrrrrr!