Night and Day
Ed Thigpen Oscar Peterson Ray Brown Lyrics
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When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you
Day and night, night and day, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Day and night, night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day
The lyrics to Night and Day by Ed Thigpen, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown are a beautiful expression of longing and desire. The way the lyrics are crafted, it's clear that the voice within the singer is consumed with thoughts of his beloved, day and night. The repetition of key phrases like "Night and day, you are the one / Only you beneath the moon or under the sun" emphasizes the all-consuming nature of his longing. The use of sensory language to describe the beat of the tom-tom, the sound of raindrops, and the ticking of a clock all add to the overall feeling of the song - that this desire is constant and unrelenting.
The lyrics also seem to suggest a certain kind of helplessness. No matter where the singer goes, no matter what he does, the longing remains. Whether in the midst of "roaring traffic's boom" or in the "silence of my lonely room," he can't escape thoughts of his beloved. The way the song builds to a climax with the final lines "And this torment won't be through / Until you let me spend my life making love to you" speaks to the intensity of the singer's desire. This isn't just a passing fancy or fleeting emotion - it's a deep, all-consuming longing that won't be satiated until he's with the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
The persistent drumming sound of my heart, signaling my love for you
When the jungle shadows fall
Amidst darkness and uncertainty, I still long for you
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
Just like the consistent ticking of a clock, my thoughts keep ticking towards you
As it stands against the wall
Steady and present, my love for you remains constant
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
In a soft but persistent manner, I keep thinking about you
When the summer shower is through
Even after the momentary distractions, my mind drifts back to thoughts of you
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
My heart whispers your name, reminding me of my unwavering love for you
Night and day, you are the one
Whether in daylight or under the moonlit sky, you are the only one I think of
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
You are the sole object of my affection, no matter what the conditions may be
Whether near to me, or far
No matter the distance between us, my love for you remains strong
It's no matter darling where you are
Your physical presence is not what matters, as long as you're always in my heart
I think of you
My mind is constantly filled with thoughts of you
Day and night, night and day, why is it so
I can't shake this insatiable longing for you, no matter the time of day
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
My love for you travels with me, a persistent companion throughout my journey
In the roaring traffic's boom
Even amidst the loud chaos of the city, I still think of you
In the silence of my lonely room
Even in solitude, my mind still drifts towards you
I think of you
My heart can't help but dwell on thoughts of you
Under the hide of me
Deep within my soul, my love for you burns brightly
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
I long for you deeply, with every fiber of my being
And this torment won't be through
Until I am able to express my love for you fully, this ache will not dissipate
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
My heart desires nothing more than to devote my life to expressing my love for you
Day and night, night and day
My love for you knows no boundaries, thriving both day and night
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mamoon Alswaiti
I love Oscar Peterson songs
Justin S
one of my favorite Jazz songs, I could listen to this everyday i get up in the morning :D.
Daniel RiveraMusic🎵
One of my favorite jazz songs, thanks for uploading it my friend God Bless
Enrique Peña
love mr. peterson's style, this song is one of my favourites, and this version y absolutely georgeous, right now i'm enjoying it with a glass of scotch.
Brian Lemaire
Scotch and . . . ?
Brian Lemaire
Mine's tea with brandy.
Enrique Peña
scotch and soda or sparkling water
Noa Baak
At Ikea Drive heading for NY NY, 8/15/2019
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