What a Difference a Day Makes
Ella Fitzgerald And Sarah Vaughn Lyrics


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What a diff'rence a day made
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine
Lord what a diff'rence 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 diff'rence a day made
And the difference is you

Overall Meaning

The song "What a difference a day makes" is a romantic ballad that expresses the transformative power of love in people's lives. The lyrics suggest that just one day can make a significant difference in one's life, bringing sunshine and happiness where there was once only darkness and sadness. The song speaks of a positive transformation that occurs when one falls in love and finds belonging.


The first verse of the song talks about how 24 hours can change everything. The singer used to have rainy, blue days, but they now have sunshine and flowers since they met their love interest. The second verse is more explicit in saying that since the moment they found love, there is no more darkness, and everything is bright and colorful. In the end, the singer attributes all this change to their significant other.


Overall, "What a difference a day makes" is a song about the power of love to transform a person's life in a positive way. It speaks of the joy and happiness that comes with finding love and the difference it can make in one's world.


Line by Line Meaning

What a diff'rence a day made
It's amazing how things can change in just one day


Twenty-four little hours
A single day, but small moments have the power to change our lives


Brought the sun and the flowers
From a bleak situation, came brightness and beauty


Where there used to be rain
In a place where there was once sadness, now there is joy


My yesterday was blue, dear
In the past, I was unhappy and alone


Today I'm part of you, dear
Now, I am connected with someone special and happy to be with them


My lonely nights are through, dear
I no longer have to suffer the pain of loneliness


Since you said you were mine
Since you became a part of my life


Lord what a diff'rence a day makes
It's almost unbelievable how much things have changed in a short time


There's a rainbow before me
Now, I see the beauty of the world and feel optimistic about the future


Skies above can't be stormy
No matter what comes my way, the future looks bright


Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
Since the moment we shared that special moment together


It's heaven when you, find romance on your menu
It's a wonderful feeling to be in love and have someone to share life with


What a diff'rence a day made
Once again, it's remarkable to see how much can change in just one day


And the difference is you
The main reason for this change is you, who brightened up my 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)



All comments from YouTube:

@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☮️

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@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!

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