Night & Day
Emily Wolfe Lyrics
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Won't you pour it down the drain,
'Cause I can't stand the way it makes me misbehave
Going down in flames
Because I drink my inhibitions all away
And all the things we've gotten over - they tap me on the shoulder
So honey you should pour it down the drain
I know I've got a problem, we've all got our problems but
'Cause I don't feel alive unless I got someone to chase
And everyone I've loved keeps coming back to haunt me
I couldn't tell you if this sadness is innate
I want to be your night & day
I want to be your night & day
These bruises on my hands
Came from holding on to things I couldn't stand
Oh, I caught the drinkin' fever and I'm ashamed to tell the preacher
So far there's no such thing as heaven's plan
This fiction I ingest makes it better;
For a moment I'm a guest in a hotel of forgiveness
Where you never had a mistress
But I always find my way back to the past
I know I've got a problem, we've all got our problems but
I think mine is looking for a new one to fix
'Cause I don't feel alive unless I got someone to chase
And everyone I've loved keeps coming back to haunt me
I couldn't tell you if this sadness is innate I want to be your night & day
I want to be your night & day
I know I'm on my way
To an early Godless visit by the grave
Things I haven't gotten over - they're sitting on my shoulders
So I kinda like the way it makes me misbehave
The song Night & Day by Emily Wolfe is a poignant and vulnerable exploration of the darker aspects of addiction and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics convey a sense of self-awareness and desperation, detailing the singer's struggle with alcoholism and the impact it has had on her relationships and sense of self.
The refrain "Won't you pour it down the drain" highlights the singer's desire to escape the clutches of addiction, recognizing that it is causing her to "misbehave" and leading her "going down in flames." Despite this awareness, she also acknowledges that she is drawn to the chaos and danger of her addiction and the constant search for something or someone to make her feel alive. The line "everyone I've loved keeps coming back to haunt me" speaks to the toll that addiction can take on relationships and the difficulty of moving forward when the past keeps resurfacing.
The lyrics are also filled with imagery and metaphors, such as "These bruises on my hands/Came from holding on to things I couldn't stand" and "For a moment I'm a guest in a hotel of forgiveness/Where you never had a mistress." These lines convey the sense of pain and longing that underlies the singer's addiction, as well as her desire for redemption and connection despite the mistakes she has made.
Overall, Night & Day is a powerful and moving song that shines a light on the complexity of addiction and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Pour it down the drain
Please pour the alcohol down the drain
Won't you pour it down the drain,
'Cause I can't stand the way it makes me misbehave
Pour the alcohol down the drain because it makes me behave badly
Going down in flames
Because I drink my inhibitions all away, I am failing badly
Because I drink my inhibitions all away
I consume alcohol to let go of my inhibitions
And all the things we've gotten over - they tap me on the shoulder
So honey you should pour it down the drain
The things we've moved on from trouble me, you should dispose of the alcohol
I know I've got a problem, we've all got our problems but
I think mine is looking for a new one to fix
I am aware that I have an issue and I'm always searching for a new one to solve
'Cause I don't feel alive unless I got someone to chase
I only feel alive when I'm pursuing someone or something
And everyone I've loved keeps coming back to haunt me
My past relationships continue to affect me
I couldn't tell you if this sadness is innate
I don't know if my sadness is a natural part of me
I want to be your night & day
I want to be with you always
These bruises on my hands
Came from holding on to things I couldn't stand
I have marks on my hands from holding onto situations that were unbearable
Oh, I caught the drinkin' fever and I'm ashamed to tell the preacher
So far there's no such thing as heaven's plan
I'm embarrassed to tell the preacher about my drinking, and I don't think there's a plan from heaven for me
This fiction I ingest makes it better;
For a moment I'm a guest in a hotel of forgiveness
Where you never had a mistress
The lies I believe help me feel better, like I'm staying in a hotel where there is no wrongdoing and everyone is forgiven
But I always find my way back to the past
I tend to revisit my past mistakes
I know I'm on my way
To an early Godless visit by the grave
I fear I won't have a godly afterlife
Things I haven't gotten over - they're sitting on my shoulders
So I kinda like the way it makes me misbehave
I'm still carrying unresolved issues which make me act out when I drink
I want to be your night & day
I want to be with you constantly
I want to be your night & day
I want to be with you always
Writer(s): Cole Porter
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