Night In Tunisia
Coleman Hawkins & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Tryin' to find a warm place to spend the night
A heavy rain a fallin'
Seems I hear your voice callin'
"It's all right"
A rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
Neon signs a flashin'
Taxi cabs and busses passin' through the night
The distant moanin' of a train
Seems to play a sad refrain to the night
A rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
How many times I've wondered
It still comes out the same
No matter how you look at it, think of it
You just got to do your own thing
I find me a place in a box car
So I take out my guitar to pass some time
Late at night when it's hard to rest
I hold your picture to my chest
And I'm all right
A rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
The lyrics to "Night in Tunisia" by Coleman Hawkins & His Orchestra depict a scene of loneliness and longing. The singer is depicted as being on the move, constantly searching for a warm place to spend the night. The heavy rain falling symbolizes the singer's emotions, as they hear a voice calling, reassuring them that everything will be alright. The reference to a rainy night in Georgia and the belief that it is raining all over the world further emphasize the universal feeling of melancholy and loneliness that the singer is experiencing.
The setting is described through vivid images of neon signs flashing, taxi cabs and buses passing through the night. The distant moaning of a train adds a poignant element to the atmosphere, as if playing a sad melody to accompany the singer's emotions. Despite the difficult circumstances, the singer finds solace in music, taking out their guitar to pass the time. They hold a picture of someone dear to their heart, finding comfort in their presence even from afar.
Overall, the lyrics of "Night in Tunisia" evoke a sense of longing, loneliness, and the search for personal solace in the midst of a turbulent world. Through the imagery of a rainy night and the singer's reliance on music and memories, the song captures the universal human experience of trying to find comfort and connection in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoverin' by my suitcase
Standing next to my suitcase, uncertain about where to go or stay
Tryin' to find a warm place to spend the night
Making efforts to find a comfortable place to stay for the night
A heavy rain a fallin'
Intense rain pouring down
Seems I hear your voice callin'
It feels like I can hear your voice calling out to me
"It's all right"
Assurance that everything will be fine
A rainy night in Georgia
A night with rain in Georgia
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
I think it's raining everywhere around the globe
Neon signs a flashin'
Bright neon signs flickering
Taxi cabs and busses passin' through the night
Taxis and buses moving through the night
The distant moanin' of a train
The far-off sound of a train making a mournful noise
Seems to play a sad refrain to the night
It appears to add a sorrowful melody to the night
How many times I've wondered
The number of times I've pondered
It still comes out the same
It consistently ends up being the same
No matter how you look at it, think of it
Irrespective of perspective or interpretation
You just got to do your own thing
You need to proceed with your own unique approach
I find me a place in a box car
I discover a spot inside a freight car
So I take out my guitar to pass some time
As a means to occupy myself, I retrieve my guitar
Late at night when it's hard to rest
During the late hours of the night when sleep is elusive
I hold your picture to my chest
I embrace your picture against my heart
And I'm all right
And I feel fine
A rainy night in Georgia
A night with rain in Georgia
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
I think it's raining everywhere around the globe
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tony White
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