What a Difference a Day Makes
Dennis Hayward and His Orchestra Lyrics


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What a diff'rence a day makes
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain

My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine

What a diff'rence a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss

It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a diff'rence a day makes
And the difference is you

What a diff'rence a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss

It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu




What a diff'rence a day makes
And the difference is you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song express the transformative power of love in just a single day. The singer reflects on how her life has been altered by the arrival of someone special. The first verse establishes the contrast between the past and the present. Before, life was characterized by rain and loneliness, but now there is sunshine and companionship. The chorus emphasizes how much can change in such a short period of time, with the arrival of love likened to the appearance of a rainbow after a storm.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the impact that the new relationship has had on her entire outlook on life. The arrival of the new person in her life has lifted her out of her state of isolation, bringing her into a sense of unity with her partner. The final lines reiterate the transformative nature of love, emphasizing the contrast between the singer's lonely past and her joyful present.


Overall, the lyrics of "What a Difference a Day Makes" express the ways in which love can utterly transform a person's outlook on life, lifting them out of isolation and sadness into a state of joy and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

What a diff'rence a day makes
It's incredible how much can change in just one day


Twenty-four little hours
A single day can seem so insignificant, but can bring about major changes


Brought the sun and the flowers
Things can suddenly shift from sadness to happiness


Where there used to be rain
Previous sadness or turmoil is replaced by joy and positivity


My yesterday was blue, dear
Recently my life was filled with sadness and despair


Today I'm part of you, dear
Now I feel closer to you and happier than ever before


My lonely nights are through, dear
I don't feel alone anymore because you are with me


Since you said you were mine
My life has changed for the better since the moment you committed to me


There's a rainbow before me
I'm filled with hope and seeing a brighter future


Skies above can't be stormy
Even when things are tough, I feel like I can weather any storm with you by my side


Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
From the moment we shared that kiss, my life has been forever changed for the better


It's heaven when you
Being with you feels like a paradise


Find romance on your menu
Having love and romance in your life makes everything better


And the difference is you
All of these changes and positive feelings are because of you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARIA GREVER

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