Night And Day
Fred Astaire 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 lyrics of Fred Astaire's "Night and Day" describe the pervasive feeling of love and longing that the singer experiences for their beloved. The opening lines liken the rhythm of the tom-tom and the ticking of a clock to the internal voice that constantly repeats the name of the person they love. Then, throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics describe how this longing persists day and night, wherever the singer goes. The chorus declares that the beloved is the one that the singer thinks of day and night, and that they are the only one who matters beneath the sun or moon. The final stanza hints at the physical desire caused by this love, with strong imagery of hungry yearning that can only be satisfied by making love to the beloved.
Overall, the lyrics of "Night and Day" are a passionate declaration of love and longing, conveying the idea that the singer's thoughts are consumed by their beloved no matter where they are or what they are doing. The repetition of "night and day" throughout the song emphasizes the constant nature of this love, and the vivid imagery creates a strong emotional impact for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
Similar to the steady rhythm of a drum in the jungle
When the jungle shadows fall
During the time of the day when the trees cast their shadow
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
Similar to the precise sound of a grand clock ticking away
As it stands against the wall
As it is steadfast in its place, marking time
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
Similar to the sound of raindrops trickling down
When the summer shower is through
When the rain has ended and the air is fresh
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
A voice within myself cannot stop thinking about you
Night and day, you are the one
You are the one who dominates my thoughts both day and night
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
You are the only one who matters to me regardless of time or place
Whether near to me, or far
It makes no difference how close or far you are from me
It's no matter darling where you are
It doesn't matter my love, wherever you are
I think of you, night and day
I constantly think of you every moment of the day
Day and night, why is it so
Why is it that I can't stop thinking of you both day and night
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
Wherever I am, this longing for you stays with me
In the roaring traffic's boom
Even during the loud sounds of traffic
In the silence of my lonely room
During the moments of peaceful quietness in my room
I think of you, night and day
You remain in my thoughts constantly
Night and day, night and day
My thoughts of you never cease
Under the hide of me
Deep beneath the surface of who I am
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
A powerful inner desire that consumes me
And it's torment won't be through
This yearning will not end easily
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Until I am able to commit my life to loving you intimately
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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@Dan-vt3nk
Awesome!
@davidnash8586
Eighty nine years ago and never bettered but equalled by whatever these two produced during their years together !
@karenrhjackson3288
BEAUTIFUL❤❤❤
@lanecountybigfooters5716
Lovely in color! Thanks!
@ericadamparis
le seul homme qui me fait adorer cette musique , quel classe! Fred Astaire est pour moi non seulement un méga danseur et aussi un super chanteur,qui respire la musique.M'a donné plein de bohneur comme Doris Day.
@julianwynne8705
qui te FASSE... (etc.) car philosophiquement quand il y a unicité (le seul), il y a doute, et donc le subjonctif
@user-rf3uy9sb1k
Смотрела выступление Астера с другими танцовщицами, но только с Джинджер у них идеальный гармоничный тандем! 👍
@cassieo4337
Perfection
@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643
Pure awesomeness
@simonf8902
Magnificent.