Night and Day
Doris Day; with Frank De Vol & His Orchestra Lyrics


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It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright




You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Hard Day's Night" by The Beatles showcase the hard work and dedication the singer is putting into his relationship with his lover. He is working tirelessly to earn money to provide her with things, and he finds solace in her presence when he comes home at the end of a long day. The repetition of the line "It's been a hard day's night" emphasizes the exhaustion and stress the singer feels, while also highlighting the commitment he has to his partner.


Despite the challenges of his day-to-day life, the singer finds joy and contentment in his relationship. He doesn't see the point in complaining when he knows that being with his partner makes everything worthwhile. The final lines of the song, "You know I feel alright, you know I feel alright," solidify the singer's feelings of positivity and happiness that he experiences as a result of his love.


"Night and Day" by Cole Porter, performed by Doris Day with Frank De Vol & His Orchestra, features a similar sentiment of feeling swept up in the intensity of love. The jazzy rhythm and orchestration help to set an upbeat and romantic tone that highlights the highs and lows of being in love. The song speaks to the overwhelming feeling of being completely consumed by another person, with the lyrics "Night and day, you are the one, only you beneath the moon or under the sun." The intense devotion felt by the singer is palpable in every verse and chorus, with the repetition of the title serving as a reminder of how all-consuming love can be.


The lyrics also play with the idea of contrast, with the line "night and day" underscoring the differences between the dark of night and the light of day. The use of opposites and contradictions only serves to emphasize the intensity of the love being sung about, with the singer completely consumed by the emotions they feel. In the end, the message is clear: love can be all-encompassing and overwhelming, but it is worth every sacrifice and hardship.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a tiring, hard day working and exerted myself like a hardworking dog


It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
Given the hard work I've put in, I should be sound asleep, like a log


But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Despite my exhaustion, I find solace in the things you do for me when I get home to you


Will make me feel alright
Those things you do make me feel okay again


You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I work all day to earn money for you so I can buy the things you want


And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
Hearing you say that you will give me everything because of my hard work makes it all worth it


So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
Given everything, why should I complain? Especially when I get to spend some alone time with you


You know I feel OK
Being with you makes everything feel just okay


When I'm home everything seems to be right
Back home with you everything feels as it should be


When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
What makes everything even better is feeling your tight embrace


It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a tiring, hard day working and exerted myself like a hardworking dog


But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Despite my exhaustion, I find solace in the things you do for me when I get home to you


Will make me feel alright, ow
Those things you do make me feel okay again


So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
Given everything, why should I complain? Especially when I get to spend some alone time with you


You know I feel OK
Being with you makes everything feel just okay


When I'm home everything seems to be right
Back home with you everything feels as it should be


When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
What makes everything even better is feeling your tight embrace


It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a tiring, hard day working and exerted myself like a hardworking dog


But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Despite my exhaustion, I find solace in the things you do for me when I get home to you


Will make me feel alright
Those things you do make me feel okay again


You know I feel alright
Being with you makes everything feel just okay


You know I feel alright
Being with you makes everything feel just okay




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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