Thank The Lord For The Night Time
Diamond Neil Lyrics

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Daytime turns me off, and I don't mean maybe
Nine-to-five ain't takin' me where I'm bound
When it's done, I run out to see my baby
We got groovin' when the sun goes down

I thank the Lord for the night time
To forget the day
A day of up-, uptight time

Baby, chase it away
I get relaxation
It's a time to groove

I thank the Lord for the night time
I thank the Lord for you

I'll talk about plans now baby, I got plenty
Nothing ever seems to turn out the way it should
Talk about money, girl, I ain't got any
Seems like just one time I'm feeling good

I thank the Lord for the night time
To forget the day
A day of up-, uptight time
Baby, chase it away
I get relaxation
It's a time to groove

I thank the Lord for the night time
I thank the Lord for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Thank The Lord For The Night Time" by Neil Diamond expresses the singer's appreciation for the nighttime and his lover, and his desire to escape from the monotony of the daytime routine. He believes that the daytime turns him off, indicating that he does not enjoy his job or daily routine. He feels that he is not where he is supposed to be and is not achieving what he desires. However, when the day is done, he goes to be with his lover and enjoys grooving when the sun goes down. He thanks the Lord for the night time because it is a time for him to forget the stressful day and relax.

The chorus "I thank the Lord for the night time, to forget the day; a day of up-, uptight time, baby, chase it away; I get relaxation, it's a time to groove; I thank the Lord for the night time, I thank the Lord for you" emphasizes the idea of night time as a time to unwind and forget about the stress of the day. He feels that his love for his partner helps him relax and enjoy this time of the day.

The second verse of the song refers to the singer's everyday struggles, such as making plans that do not work out and not having enough money. Despite these difficulties, he thanks the Lord for the night time and his partner because they bring him joy and make this time of the day special.

Line by Line Meaning

Daytime turns me off, and I don't mean maybe
I don't enjoy the daytime, and that's an understatement

Nine-to-five ain't takin' me where I'm bound
My job isn't leading me where I want to go in life

When it's done, I run out to see my baby
As soon as work is over, I rush to be with my love

We got groovin' when the sun goes down
We like to dance and have fun at night

I thank the Lord for the night time
I'm grateful for the chance to unwind in the evening

To forget the day
I want to put the stresses of the day behind me

A day of up-, uptight time
It's been a stressful day

Baby, chase it away
My love helps me relax and feel better

I get relaxation
Evening is a time where I can relax and recharge

It's a time to groove
I enjoy dancing and having fun at night

I thank the Lord for you
I'm thankful for my partner's presence and support