Day In
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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Day in - day out
That same old voodoo follows me about
That same old pounding in my heart, whenever I think of you
And baby I think of you
Day in and day out
Day out - day in

I needn't tell you how my days begin
When I awake I get up with a tingle
One possibility in view
That possibility of maybe seeing you
Come rain - come shine

I meet you and to me the day is fine
Then I kiss your lips, and the pounding becomes
An oceans roar, a thousand drums




Can`t you see it`s love, can there be any doubt
When there it is, day in - day out

Overall Meaning

The song "Day In Day Out" by Ella Fitzgerald speaks of the persistent nature of love that follows a person, regardless of the highs and lows experienced in life. The opening line, "Day in - day out, that same old voodoo follows me about," suggests that love, like a spell, has a hold on the singer, and she cannot escape its grasp. The reference to "that same old pounding in my heart, whenever I think of you" represents the ongoing, intense feelings that the singer has for her loved one. It is something that she cannot avoid, no matter how hard she tries.


The second verse, "I needn't tell you how my days begin," speaks to the routine and predictability of the singer's life. She wakes up with the hope and possibility of seeing her loved one, but the anticipation also brings a tingling feeling. The line "Can't you see it's love, can there be any doubt when there it is, day in - day out" highlights the certainty and undeniable nature of the love that the singer feels. The pounding in her heart becomes an "ocean's roar," signifying the deep and vast nature of the love that she experiences.


In essence, "Day In Day Out" portrays a love so profoundly powerful that it defies explanation, and it reminds us of how love can dominate one's thoughts, feelings, and actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Day in - day out
Every single day, without exception


That same old voodoo follows me about
That same old feeling or superstition that something is constantly influencing or controlling me


That same old pounding in my heart, whenever I think of you
I can't help but feel a strong and intense emotion whenever you cross my mind


And baby I think of you
And my thoughts always come back to you, my dear


Day in and day out
Again, every single day without exception


Day out - day in
And conversely, from day to night


I needn't tell you how my days begin
I doubt I need to explain how my days start


When I awake I get up with a tingle
I feel a surge of excitement or anticipation as soon as I wake up


One possibility in view
One thing is on my mind


That possibility of maybe seeing you
The possibility that maybe, just maybe, I might see you


Come rain - come shine
No matter the weather or circumstances


I meet you and to me the day is fine
Simply being in your presence makes my day perfect


Then I kiss your lips, and the pounding becomes
Then, when I kiss you, that strong emotion in my chest intensifies and turns into


An oceans roar, a thousand drums
Something that feels as loud and powerful as the sound of an ocean or thousands of drums


Can`t you see it`s love, can there be any doubt
It's clear that what I feel is love, isn't it? There can't be any doubt


When there it is, day in - day out
Because that feeling is always there, every single day without fail




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom

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PeekaBooo23

Vocally she was a top grade Diamond from the rough! She was just nothing less than AWESOME! Continue to R.I.P. Queen

richard gornalle

This performance is magical. What a singer!

Karen Wedemire

Ed Sullivan was my grandfather's favorite show. Love watching these old shows Hollywood really can't make a show like this today sad.

mrfester42

The Ed Sullivan Show had nothing to do with Hollywood.

Karen Wedemire

@mrfester42 I know that but Hollywood can't make tv shows for family is what I was saying.

Music Mixes

Wow great and nice to watch it on it's premiere, feels special like watching the show (:

Kw1161

This video is great because of just one word; "Ella...."❤️

Lucas Niamey

Sensacional !!! Ella !!!!!!

roughtake

Great performance keep em coming and thanks

Pius Twelvetrees

Ella loved her wigs. This song is one of my favorites by the First Lady of Song.

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