What A Night
Billie Holiday W/ Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra Lyrics


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What a night!
What a moon'
What a boy!
What a moon'
What a night!
What a boy!
Those white clouds hang in the air
Like toy balloons
Say, they just hang in the air
That's made for honeymoons
What a hug!

What a kiss!

What a boy!

What a game! Oh, what bliss!
What a boy!

Is it a wonder
My heart is full of joy?
What a night!




What a moon'
What a boy!

Overall Meaning

In Billie Holiday's song "What a Night What a Moon What a Girl," the lyrics describe a momentous evening spent with a romantic partner. The singer is in awe of the beauty of the night and the moon, and is completely infatuated with the boy that she is with. She describes the clouds in the sky as appearing like toy balloons, adding a playful and whimsical tone to the song. The lyrics then progress to discussing physical intimacy, with the singer expressing happiness in the form of a joyful heart.


The repetition of the phrase "what a boy" only adds to the sense of wonder and infatuation that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics don't go into much detail beyond that, and instead rely on the simple phrases and descriptions to convey the feelings of the singer.


Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the beauty of the moment. It captures the sense of joy and wonder that can be felt when experiencing the perfect night with the perfect person.


Line by Line Meaning

What a night!
This night is incredible and beyond compare.


What a moon'
The moon tonight is stunningly beautiful.


What a boy!
This person that I am with is absolutely amazing.


Those white clouds hang in the air
The clouds are suspended high in the sky.


Like toy balloons
These clouds resemble small balloons.


Say, they just hang in the air
The clouds remain motionless and stationary.


That's made for honeymoons
The ambiance of this night is perfect for a romantic getaway.


What a hug!
The embrace from this person is warming and comforting.


What a kiss!
The kiss shared with this person is sensational and intense.


What a game! Oh, what bliss!
Being with this person feels like a fun game and brings absolute happiness.


Is it a wonder
It is no surprise


My heart is full of joy?
I am overjoyed and overwhelmed with happiness.


What a night!
This night cannot be forgotten.


What a moon'
The moon tonight remains stunningly beautiful.


What a boy!
This person remains absolutely amazing.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J. FRED COOTS, SAM M. LEWIS

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