Night And Day
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom tom
When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops
When the summer show'are is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating
You, you, you

Night and day
You are the one
Only you 'neath the moon
Or under the sun
Whether near to me or far
No matter, darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day

Day and night
Why it is so
That this longing for you
Follows wherever I go
In the roarin' traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Night and day

Night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry
Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
And it's torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life
Making love to you




Day and night
Night and day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song Night and Day describe an intense and overwhelming feeling of love for someone, that persists regardless of the time or place. The repetition of different sounds, such as the beat of the tom tom and the tick-tock of the clock, demonstrate how the voice within the singer echoes the rhythm of his heart, continuously reminding him of his beloved. The imagery of the raindrops falling and the shadows of the jungle emphasize the depth of his infatuation and the complexity of his emotions.


Despite being separated from his love, whether they are near or far, the singer's thoughts are consumed by them both day and night. His yearning for them is all-consuming, burning inside of him like a hunger that cannot be satiated. The intensity of his feelings is particularly apparent in the final stanza, where he expresses that his torment will not cease until he is able to spend his life making love to the object of his desire.


Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of passionate love and the ways in which it can consume and overwhelm us, remaining a constant presence even in the absence of the beloved.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom tom
The singer compares the feeling of longing to the sound of a drum beating repetitively.


When the jungle shadows fall
The drumming is like the shadows that come when the night falls in a jungle.


Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock
The beat of the clock is like the incessant call of longing.


As it stands against the wall
The clock's immovable stance is symbolic of the unwavering endurance of desire.


Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops
The heartbeat of the artist is echoed by the sound of raindrops falling.


When the summer show'are is through
When the summer's display of nature has ended, the longing does not stop.


So a voice within me keeps repeating
The singer's inner voice constantly reminds them of their desire.


You, you, you
Only one person can put an end to the endless longing - 'you'.


Night and day
The longing pervades all moments of the artist's life.


You are the one
The person the artist craves is the only one for them.


Only you 'neath the moon
The person is the only one the singer desires under the moonlight.


Or under the sun
The person is the only one the artist desires during daylight hours as well.


Whether near to me or far
The distance between the singer and the object of their affection does not matter.


No matter, darling where you are
Wherever the person the singer craves is, they will always have the same effect on the singer.


I think of you
The thoughts of the person are ever-present in the singer's mind.


Day and night
The longing pervades all moments of the artist's life.


Why it is so
The artist questions why they are beset by such longing.


That this longing for you
The singer's desire for the person is unrelenting.


Follows wherever I go
The singer carries their desire with them wherever they go.


In the roarin' traffic's boom
Even in the noisy bustle of life, the desire for the person is unyielding.


In the silence of my lonely room
Even in the quiet solitude of the artist's room, their thoughts are consumed with the object of their desire.


Night and day
The longing pervades all moments of the artist's life.


Under the hide of me
The source of the singer's longing is deep within them.


There's an oh such a hungry
The artist's desire for the person is intense and insatiable.


Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
The desire for the person is like a flame that consumes the singer from within.


And it's torment won't be through
The singer's suffering will not end until they can be with the person they desire.


Til you let me spend my life
The singer's desire is for a lifelong union with the object of their affection.


Making love to you
The artist yearns for an intimate connection with the person they desire.


Day and night
The longing pervades all moments of the artist's life.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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@ninamunoz2635

Night and day, you are the one
Only you 'neath the moon, or under the sun
Whether near to me or far
It's no matter darling, where you are
I think of you day and night

Night and day, why is it so?
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you day and night

Night and day, under the hide of me
There's an oh, such a hungry yearning
Burning inside of me and its torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day

Night and day, you are the one
Only you 'neath the moon, or under the sun
Whether near to me or far
It's no matter baby, where you are
I think of you day and night

Night and day, why is it so?
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you day and night

Night and day, under the hide of me
There's an oh, such a hungry yearning
Burning inside of me and it's torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day



@teddybear5271

Night and day, you are the one
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day

Day and night
Why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you night and day

Night and day
Under the hide of me
There is oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Till you let me spend my life making love to you day and night
Night and day

Night and day
Under the hide of me
There's oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Till you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night
Night and day



All comments from YouTube:

@terrencezaratesr437

Can we ever find another talent like Frank? Never! I listen you him every day. I don't care what anyone says. He is still the KING! Miss you Frank. RIP.

@georgedobbs2860

he surrounded himself with the greatest musicians and the greatest musicians embraced him. anyone who disses Sinatra (something that was big in the 80's) only boasts their ignorance and lack of musicality

@albertopa58

This is the definitive version. Frank by this point in the late 1950's was no longer the crooner, but a mature artist with a powerful and artistically sophisticated voice. Couple this with Nelson Riddle and the great American Song book classic by Cole Porter you have one of the greatest recordings ever made.

@helenaseiler1389

Well said !

@Pentonavalsolutions

Ud si sabe.....felicitaciones.

@coloringmemories8974

Ahm, no.

What about Al Bowlly

@mickfinn4215

I agree 100%, back in 90's, we'd be listening to this version, as FDNY guys, was brilliant!

@kickerkevin1193

What is wrong with You? HE IS STILL THE GREATEST! your list please!

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@daviaraujo5631

❤Maravilhosa canção. O requinte da América traduzida pela voz e talento absoluto de um doa maiores astros da musica norte-americana e do mundo, o eterno Frank Sintra❤

@reythomas8532

Just an absolutely incredible arrangement, along with Sinatra at his peak. I mean, he and Riddle just kill this song! Fantastic!

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