The Gay Divorcee
Fred & Ginger Lyrics
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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 shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
Only you beneath the moon or 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, 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
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day
The song "Night and Day" by Fred and Ginger is a classic love song that expresses a deep passion and longing for someone. The song utilizes various metaphors such as the beat of a tom-tom, the ticking of a clock, and the drip of raindrops to express the feelings of the singer. These metaphors signify the intensity and persistence of their feelings for their lover. The song also suggests that the love between the singer and their lover is not affected by the distance between them.
The first stanza of the song uses the beats of the tom-tom, the ticking of a clock and the drip of raindrops to describe the singer's feelings every time they think of their lover. The second stanza further emphasizes the strong longing of the singer for their lover, and how this feeling is always persistent regardless of location, whether in the city amidst traffic or alone in their room. The chorus further articulates the depth of feeling where the singer declares how their love is constant, and no matter where the lover may be, they are always thought of day and night. The bridge expresses the intense yearning for the listener's lover that permeates all their thoughts, and it's a desire that won't be satiated until they can be with the lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
When the jungle shadows fall
Like the constant and rhythmic sound of the tom-tom drums heard during nighttime in the jungle
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the steady and rhythmic sound of a clock that reminds you of time's ceaseless march forward
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower is through
Like the lingering and rhythmic sound of raindrops still being heard after a summer shower has passed
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
A voice inside the singer keeps repeating the name of the person he loves
Night and day, you are the one
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you, night and day
The person the singer loves is constantly on his mind, whether day or night, near or far, it's always the same
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,
No matter what the singer is doing or where he goes, his longing for the person he loves is always present
Night and day, 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
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
The singer's strong desire for the person he loves is like a burning hunger that won't go away until they are together
Day and night, night and day
This phrase is repeated to emphasize the constant and unyielding nature of the singer's love and longing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Red Brick Music Publishing
Written by: Cole Porter
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Thomas Smith
Beautiful music
Dangerous rhythm
It's something daring, The Continental
A way of dancing that's really "entre nous"
It's very subtle, The Continental
Because it does what you want it to do
It has a passion, The Continental
An invitation to moonlight and romance
It's quite the fashion, The Continental
Because you tell of your love while you dance
Your lips whisper so tenderly
Her eyes answer your song
Two bodies swaying, The Continental
And you are saying just what you're dreaming of
So keep on dancing, The Continental
For it's a song of romance and of love
You kiss while you're dancing
Not a bad idea
The Continental, hm, it's continental
You sing while you're dancing
Your voice is gentle and sentimental
You stroll together arm in arm
You nonchalantly glide along with grace and charm
You will find while you're dancing
That there's a rhythm in your heart and soul
A certain rhythm that you can't control
And you will do
The Continental all the time
Genevieve Gelatto
I’m watching this movie right now. Love it!
Michael Peter
How could you not fall in love with Ginger during this number?
MGTOW P.L.
A Much Better Song Title For This Song Would Be Strictly Continental
Not Good At Normal
This song, a 15 minute number, is the only reason to watch this movie.