In the 1990s Barrowman appeared on the BBC children's Saturday morning variety show 'Live & Kicking', as host of the 'Electric Circus' segment, reporting on technology news. He then moved on to 'The Movie Game', a children's television game show. In the late 1990s he was one of the regular presenters on Five's afternoon show 'Five's Company'. (Wikipedia)
He is probably most famous for playing the role of Captain Jack Harkness on the hit BBC series 'Doctor Who,' as well as in its spin-off 'Torchwood.'
John has an extensive musical theatre resume, having appeared in 'Anything Goes', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Sunset Boulevard', and 'Miss Saigon', among many other West End Shows. He has also appeared on Broadway in 'Sunset Boulevard' (his broadway debut) and the Stephen Sondheim revue 'Putting It Together.'
He's also known for being a judge on shows like 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria' (both the UK and Canadian versions), 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Any Dream Will Do.' he will also be hosting a new BBC talent show in 2009 called, 'Tonight's the Night.'
He has recorded three pop albums for Sony: 'Another Side' (2007), 'Music Music Music' (2008) and 'John Barrowman' (2010).
Night And Day
John Barrowman 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 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
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 this 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 John Barrowman's song Night and Day feature a narrator consumed by a longing for someone they love. The song employs a number of metaphors to describe the intensity of the singer's emotions, with the regular beat of the tom-tom, the ticking of the clock, and the dripping of raindrops all serving as reminders of the person they desire. This person occupies the singer's thoughts day and night, regardless of whether they are near or far.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and torment as the singer's desire for this person burns within them. The line "Under the hide of me / There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me" is particularly visceral, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's feelings. The repeated refrain of "night and day" serves to reinforce the idea that the singer's love is all-consuming and never-ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
The loud and constant thumping of my heart feels like the rhythm of a jungle drum
When the jungle shadows fall
In the darkness of the night, when the jungle is enveloped by shadows
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
The steady, measured sound of a grand clock's ticking
As it stands against the wall
As the clock is fixed in place, immovable and ever-present
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
The sound of raindrops slowly falling, one after the other
When the summer shower is through
After the short, refreshing rainstorm of summer has passed
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
A voice inside me constantly echoes your name, filling my thoughts with you
Night and day, you are the one
You are the only one that occupies my mind during both the day and night
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
I only think of you, no matter if it's night or day
Whether near to me, or far
No matter our physical distance from each other
It's no matter darling where you are
It doesn't matter where you are in the world, I always think of you fondly
I think of you
You're frequently on my mind
Day and night, night and day, 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
My desire for you persists no matter where I am or what I'm doing
In the roaring traffic's boom
Even amidst the loud and chaotic sounds of traffic
In the silence of my lonely room
Or in quiet moments alone in my room
I think of you
I'm constantly consumed by thoughts of you
Day and night, night and day
During all hours of the day and night
Under the hide of me
Deep within my soul, hidden beneath my exterior
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
An intense and insatiable desire for you burns deep within me, unquenched
And this torment won't be through
This painful longing won't end
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Until I am with you, able to fully express my love for you
Day and night, night and day
Again, always occupying my thoughts, every hour of the day and night
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Red Brick Music Publishing
Written by: Cole Porter
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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 shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
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'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
@jennifermcdonald5432
Yes impossible song to sing, but he does it perfectly. This is one of the most underrated movies ever. It was epic! Both Kline and Judd were fantastic as was the rest of the cast! For me the music is timeless, and that is true genius!
@budjeansonne4482
Ha Ha, not impossible at all. Actually, it is very easy. I have sung this song for years. The problem with the singers is that they don't under the meaning of the song and the message it is to convey. If you understand that, it is very easy, and, you can enlist the emotion you want to deliver to the listener and they will be moved by it.
@cristofarosaraceno1313
I totally agree.
@cristofarosaraceno1313
I totally agree. One of the best movies of the new century.
@malindacombs8609
One of my favorites
@davidcottrell2243
So right. My favourite Cole Porter song and I just love Cole porter.
@tootsla1252
De Lovely! This is a vastly underrated movie. Perfect acting Gorgeous sets, costumes, incomparable Cole Porter music - flawless Ashley Judd and Kevin Klein - and the incredible guest star music performers! Elvis Costello, Robbie Williams, Cheryl Crow, Alanis Morisette, Natalie Coke .... what in the hell more can you ask for!?!?
@waynej2608
I agree. I don't understand why Kline and Judd didn't get more recognition for their incredible performances. And all of the singers were outstanding, Porter would've been knocked out. Great film.
@tracy272
This movie ❤❤❤❤
@jmarkow1
Don't forget John Barrowman