When Day Is Done
Biréli Lagrène Lyrics


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When day is done
And shadows fall
I dream of you!

When day is done
I think of all
The joys we knew!
That yearning, returning,
To hold you in my arms,
Won't go love, I know love,
Without you, night has lost it's charms!

When day is done
And grass is wet
With twilight's dew,
My lonely heart is sinking
With the sun!

Although I miss your tender kiss
The whole day through,
I miss you most of all
When day is done!

Although I miss your tender kiss
The whole day through,




I miss you most of all
When day is done!

Overall Meaning

The song "When Day is Done" by Biréli Lagrène is a romantic ballad that captures the singer's longing for a lost love. The verse "When day is done, and shadows fall / I dream of you!" sets the melancholic tone of the song, creating an atmosphere of sadness and nostalgia. The singer remembers the joyous moments he shared with his lover, and the memory of those happy moments brings him pain as he realizes that he can no longer experience them.


The chorus "That yearning, returning, / To hold you in my arms, / Won't go love, I know love, / Without you, night has lost its charms!" reveals the depth of the singer's emotions. He admits that he can't let go of his love, and without her, his nights are empty and meaningless. The verse "When day is done / And grass is wet / With twilight's dew, / My lonely heart is sinking / With the sun!" reinforces the idea of loneliness and heartache, painting a picture of a desolate landscape where the singer is left to face the twilight hours alone, with nothing to comfort him.


The final verse "Although I miss your tender kiss / The whole day through, / I miss you most of all / When day is done!" brings the song to a poignant conclusion, emphasizing the singer's perceived emptiness and the longing for a love that is now out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

When day is done
At the end of the day


And shadows fall
As darkness sets in


I dream of you!
You are my recurring dream


When day is done
Once the day has come to a close


I think of all
I remember all


The joys we knew!
All the happy memories we created


That yearning, returning,
I constantly crave your return


To hold you in my arms,
To wrap my arms around you


Won't go love, I know love,
I cannot let go because I love you


Without you, night has lost it's charms!
My nights are incomplete without you


When day is done
At the end of the day


And grass is wet
As the dew settles on the grass


With twilight's dew,
In the midst of the twilight


My lonely heart is sinking
I feel the weight of loneliness


With the sun!
As the sun sets


Although I miss your tender kiss
I yearn for your gentle kiss


The whole day through,
Every moment of the day


I miss you most of all
You are missed the most


When day is done!
At the end of the day


Although I miss your tender kiss,
I yearn for your gentle kiss


The whole day through,
Every moment of the day


I miss you most of all
You are missed the most


When day is done!
At the end of the day




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: B.G. DESYLVA

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Comments from YouTube:

GoMiGman

That intro was absolutely incredible!  His articulation and speed is terrific!  Love it!

simon lawrie

I wish I could watch my parents react to this . They had passion and a natural groove for this . God bless them both .

sokvoiiid

Bireli, el mejor , el maestro, un verdadero artista, Bireli es el guitarrista.

EmmanuelM

the best version i've heard. thanks Bireli

Vincenzo

oh god, the intro was magnificent. it was played really close to the recording version.

Mauro Di Reda

mamma mia...sono ancora a bocca aperta!!! vorrei suonare meno della metà della metà della metà come lui, e gia così sarei bravissimo...un grande!

W.L. Graves

i've watched this 37 times and give it 12 stars ********** every time !!

TheLittledog2

My favourite gipsy guitarist and the most legitimate heir of Django Reinhard.Biréli Lagrène was a guest musician on the celebrations in honour of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth in Salzburg.In the company with great musicians from the world of classical music.

Ian Smith

What can you say but WOW! Absolutely incredible exhibition of music.

davidnayir

Wonderful. Reminds me of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grapelli.

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