Whistles in the Night
Cleo T. Lyrics


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The moon is the same moon above you
A glow in its cool evening light
The stars are aglow in Tunisia
Never does it shine so bright

The stars are aglow in the heavens
But only the wise understand
That shining at night in Tunisia
They guide you through the desert sand
Words fail to tell a tale
Too exotic to be told
Each night's a deeper night
In a world, ages old

The cares of the world seem to vanish
The ending of day brings release
Each wonderful night in Tunisia
Where the nights are filled with peace, with peace, with peace

The moon is the same moon above you
A glow in its cool evening light
The stars are aglow in Tunisia
Never does it shine so bright

The stars are aglow in the heavens
But only the wise understand
That shining at night in Tunisia
They guide you through the desert sand
Words fail to tell a tale
Too exotic to be told
Each night's a deeper night
In a world, ages old

The cares of the world seem to vanish
The ending of day brings release
Each wonderful night in Tunisia
Where the nights are filled with peace, with peace, with peace

Overall Meaning

The song "Night in Tunisia" is a jazz standard composed by Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli in 1942. Cleo T.'s "Whistles in the Night" was inspired by Gillespie's classic piece, and contains the same themes of nighttime in Tunisia that evoke feelings of exoticism and freedom.


The lyrics describe the beauty of the moon and stars in Tunisia at night, and how they guide travelers through the desert sand. The "wise" are the ones who understand and appreciate the magic of Tunisia at night. The song suggests that the cares of everyday life vanish in Tunisia, and that the nights are filled with peace.


The imagery in the lyrics creates a dreamy, atmospheric mood, transporting the listener to Tunisia and evoking an exotic and enchanting landscape. The song is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the power of travel to soothe the soul.


Line by Line Meaning

The moon is the same moon above you
No matter where you are, the moon remains constant and unchanging.


A glow in its cool evening light
In the nighttime, the moon gives off a calming, cool light.


The stars are aglow in Tunisia
The stars shine brightly in the country of Tunisia.


Never does it shine so bright
The stars are especially bright in Tunisia, more so than other places.


The stars are aglow in the heavens
The stars are shining brilliantly in the sky.


But only the wise understand
The true meaning of the stars can only be comprehended by the knowledgeable.


That shining at night in Tunisia
The stars in Tunisia are so bright that they can guide you through the desert at night.


They guide you through the desert sand
The stars serve as a compass in the vast expanse of the desert.


Words fail to tell a tale
The beauty of Tunisia is indescribable, it must be seen to be believed.


Too exotic to be told
The uniqueness and beauty of Tunisia cannot be put into words.


Each night's a deeper night
Every night in Tunisia feels more significant and profound than the last.


In a world, ages old
Tunisia is a place of ancient history and tradition.


The cares of the world seem to vanish
In Tunisia, one can forget their troubles and feel free.


The ending of day brings release
Each night brings a sense of peace and tranquility.


Each wonderful night in Tunisia
Every night spent in Tunisia is magical and special.


Where the nights are filled with peace, with peace, with peace
Tunisia is a place of serene calmness, where peace abounds.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Frank Paparelli, John Gillespie, John Dizzy Gillespie

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