What a Difference a Day Makes
Ella Fitzgerald & Sarah Vaughan Lyrics
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Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm a part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you
"What a Difference a Day Made" is a song that describes how one day can transform your life completely. The lyrics imply that this change is due to the appearance of someone special who brings joy and happiness. The first line of the song says, "What a difference a day makes," indicating that it doesn't take long for life to turn around.
The singer uses the metaphor of a rainbow to describe the changes in her life, implying that everything is now colorful and charming. Before meeting the person she's singing about, her life was monochromatic, meaning everything was dull, and the sky was always stormy. However, since the person came into her life, there's no stormy or gloomy day, only sunshine and blooming flowers.
The song is most likely about newfound love, as the singer confesses that her lonely nights have come to an end since she met the person. The thrilling kiss and romance are sentiments of a new relationship, while the line "It's heaven when you find romance on your menu" seems to imply that falling in love is something one should celebrate, similar to having a delicious meal.
Line by Line Meaning
What a difference a day makes
The impact a single day can have on one's life.
Twenty-four little hours
The duration of time that it takes to make a significant change in one's life.
Brought the sun and the flowers
A change in circumstance or relationship has brought happiness and joy where there was previously sadness.
Where there used to be rain
The previous situation was dreary and unpleasant.
My yesterday was blue, dear
The artist was sad and lonely in the past.
Today I'm a part of you, dear
The singer has found companionship and love with the addressed person.
My lonely nights are through, dear
The singer is no longer alone and isolated.
Since you said you were mine
The addressed person has declared their love and commitment to the artist.
There's a rainbow before me
The artist is optimistic about the future and sees a bright and beautiful path ahead.
Skies above can't be stormy
The artist believes that no matter what happens, they will face it together with the addressed person.
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
The moment of intimacy between the singer and the addressed person has had a profound positive impact on their life.
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
Having a romantic relationship adds joy and fulfillment to one's life.
What a difference a day made
The contrast between the previous state of the singer's life and their current happiness.
And the difference is you
The addressed person is key to the positive change in the singer's life.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARIA GREVER, STANLEY ADAMS
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@valentinasungurlian1028
What a difference a day made, 24 little hours
Bought the sun and the flowers, where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
And, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you (is you)
My yesterday was blue dear
Still I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh what a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you (is you, is you)
@shodanart
I heard this in 1959, now December 2020, I’m 74, still sounds heartfelt beauty, that gravelly, smoky voice! ❤️☺️❤️
@comment8852
That's too cool
@9Ballr
Have you heard 8-year-old Angelina's version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSfgCIGd7k4
@dianahoward2717
@@9Ballr I was just going to
Post that same thing!
@9Ballr
@@dianahoward2717 Great minds think alike!
@michaeldugan3589
We can breathe again☮️
@estellajohnson9859
This is my mother and fathers wedding song. They made it together 50 beautiful years. I hope they dance to this in heaven now
@iekoom
That is touching! They are!!
@stormfield9431
@@iekoom beautiful
@michaeldugan3589
Teary-eyed now!