Night & Day
Chicago Lyrics


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

Night and day, why's 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 old, such a hungry yearning, burning inside of me;
And this torment won't be through,




Till you let me spend my life making love to you;
Day and night, night and day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “Night and Day” by Chicago revolve around the intense feelings of love and longing for someone, who can never be forgotten despite the time and distance. The song's opening lines set the tone of this romance by emphasizing the significance of the person in the life of the singer. The words "Night and day, you are the one" suggest that the singer is consumed with the thought of this person, to the point where they are the only one who matters in his life. This declaration of a love so deep that it never fades away shows the unbreakable bond between the two individuals.


As the song continues, the singer reflects upon how his insatiable longing for his love burns inside him, never leaving him alone. The next verse highlights that the sentiments remain the same in all circumstances, be it in the busy city streets or in the solitude of his bedroom. The lyrics express the notion that the singer is unable to escape the constant thoughts of his loved one, and they are ever-present, no matter the time of day or the location where he finds himself.


The final verse speaks to the physical sensations of love and the yearning that is felt when passion is unfulfilled. The words "There's an old, such a hungry yearning, burning inside of me; And this torment won't be through, Till you let me spend my life-making love to you" emphasize the desire for an all-consuming and fulfilling love. The song's overall arc reflects the intensity of a love that can not be silenced easily, no matter the circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Night and day, you are the one
You are always on my mind, day and night.


Only you beneath the moon, under the sun.
No matter the time or place, you are the only one for me.


Whether near to me or far
Distance doesn't matter, my feelings for you remain strong.


It's no matter darlin', where you are
My love for you is unwavering, no matter where you are.


I think of you, night and day.
You are always on my mind, no matter the time of day.


Night and day, why's it so,
I can't help but wonder, why do I feel this way?


That this longing for you, follows wherever I go.
My desire for you is always present, no matter where I am.


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


In the silence of my lonely room
During moments of solitude, you are still on my mind.


I think of you, night and day
You are constantly on my mind, regardless of the time of day or night.


Night and day, under the hide of me,
Deep within myself, there is a passionate desire for you.


There's an old, such a hungry yearning, burning inside of me;
I have an intense and persistent craving for your love.


And this torment won't be through,
My suffering will continue until I can be with you.


Till you let me spend my life making love to you;
I long to be with you forever, experiencing the love and passion we share.


Day and night, night and day
My thoughts of you never stop, day or night, night or day.




Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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James


on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit

Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.

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