In the Still of the Night
Eartha Kitt Lyrics


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In the still of the night
As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you

In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
When I say to you

Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight

Just like that moon growing dim




Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night

Overall Meaning

Eartha Kitt's "In The Still of the Night" is a love song that expresses deep feelings of yearning and longing. As the singer gazes out of her window at the moon in flight, her thoughts stray to her lover. She questions the depth of her love for him by asking if he loves her as deeply as she does. She wonders if he is the one who will make her dream come true, or if it will fade away like the moon growing dim on the rim of the hill.


The lyrics tell a story of someone who longs for love and connection, but is unsure if it will ever come. The stillness of the night and the beauty of the moon provide a backdrop for the singer to express her innermost thoughts and feelings. The intimate nature of the song invites the listener to connect with the singer on a personal level and to feel the depth of her emotions.


Overall, "In the Still of the Night" is a song that speaks to the universal desire for love and connection. It reminds us of the beauty that can be found in moments of quiet reflection and the power of the human heart to yearn, love and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

In the still of the night
During the silent hours of the night


As I gaze out of my window
While staring through my windowpane


At the moon in its flight
Watching the moon moving across the sky


My thoughts all stray, stray to you
My mind wanders and drifts towards thoughts of you


While the world lies in slumber
When everyone else is sleeping


Oh the times without number
Countless occasions


When I say to you
When I speak to you


Do you love me
Do you have affection for me


Just like I love you
In the same manner as I care for you


Are you my life to be
Are you the one that I will spend my life with


That dream come true
The wish or desire that has become reality


Or will this dream of mine
Alternatively, will this aspiration of mine


Will it fade way out of sight
Gradually disappear from view


Just like that moon growing dim
Similar to how the moon fades out of view


Way out on the rim of the hill
On the far edge of the horizon


In the still of the night
During those quiet night hours




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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