It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
Ella Fitzgerald and the Delta Rhythm Boys Lyrics

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It's a pity to say goodnight
Because I never saw stars so bright
But if gotta go home, you gotta go home
Give me a goodnight kiss

It's a pity to say farewell
Because the man in the moon won't tell
But if gotta go home, you gotta go home

Give me a goodnight kiss

How's about tomorrow night just you and me?
I'll be waiting for you darling
Underneath the apple tree

It's a pity to say goodnight
Because I want you to hold me tight

But if gotta go home, you gotta go home
Give me a goodnight kiss

Overall Meaning

The song "It's A Pity To Say Goodnight" is a beautiful ballad about the reluctance to part with a loved one at night. The singer in the song expresses their desire to stay with their partner, as they have never seen the stars so bright before. The longing to hold each other tight and the plea for a goodnight kiss reveal the deep affection the singer feels towards their partner. The song emphasizes the agony of having to say goodbye, even when the night sky is brimming with romance.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a pity to say goodnight
Leaving now is regrettable

Because I never saw stars so bright
The bright sky is admirable and not yet experienced

But if gotta go home, you gotta go home
Unfortunately, leaving is inevitable

Give me a goodnight kiss
I want your affection before I leave

It's a pity to say farewell
Parting now is regretful

Because the man in the moon won't tell
The moon doesn't have answers for future meetings

How's about tomorrow night just you and me?
An invitation to a future engagement

I'll be waiting for you darling
I eagerly anticipate your response

Underneath the apple tree
A specific location for the future engagement

Because I want you to hold me tight
Yearning for physical affection before parting

But if gotta go home, you gotta go home
Leaving cannot be avoided