Singer Johnny Rivera was born and raised in the bosom of a Puerto Rican fam… Read Full Bio ↴Singer Johnny Rivera was born and raised in the bosom of a Puerto Rican family settled in New York's Bronx, and studied at Manhattan's Benjamin Franklin High School. After a temporary visit to Puerto Rico, the artist returned to New York, getting involved in the tropical music scene. Johnny Rivera's debut came in a compilation called Noche Caliente, singing "Terciopelo y Piedra," soon after he joined Grupo Fascinación and later Conjunto Clásico. After signing up to RMM Records, his debut album, called Y Ahora De Verdad, was released in 1991.

A Hard Days Night
Johnny Rivera Lyrics

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It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone

You know I feel OK

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright

You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright

Overall Meaning

Johnny Rivera's song A Hard Day's Night tells a story of a man who has been working hard all day, just like a dog. He wishes to go home and fall asleep like a log, but when he gets home to his partner, he finds comfort and solace in the things they do together, which make him feel alright. The song highlights the idea that love and companionship can soothe and calm a person after a long day of work or stress. The lyrics also express the idea that the hard work throughout the day is worth it when it leads to spending time with a loved one.

The chorus of the song features a repetition of the line, "It's been a hard day's night," which communicates the struggles and difficulties of the singer. However, throughout the rest of the song, the focus is on the positive aspects of the situation, as the singer reflects on the joy and support that comes from being in a committed relationship. The upbeat and energetic melody serves as a contrast to the lyrics, as it creates a sense of joy and upliftment.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a long, tough day, and I have worked incredibly hard

It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After such an exhausting day, I should be asleep by now

But when I get home to you I find the things that you do Will make me feel alright
I come home to you and the things you do make me feel better

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I work hard to earn money to buy you things that will make you happy

And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
Hearing you say that you will give me everything makes all the work I do worth it

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone You know I feel OK
Why should I complain when I have you all to myself and you make me feel okay?

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I am with you at home, everything just feels right

When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
When I am with you at home and you hold me tight, everything feels perfect

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone You know I feel OK
Why should I complain when I have you all to myself and you make me feel okay?

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a long, tough day, and I have worked incredibly hard

It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After such an exhausting day, I should be asleep by now

But when I get home to you I find the things that you do Will make me feel alright, ow
I come home to you and the things you do make me feel better

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone You know I feel OK
Why should I complain when I have you all to myself and you make me feel okay?

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I am with you at home, everything just feels right

When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
When I am with you at home and you hold me tight, everything feels perfect

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have had a long, tough day, and I have worked incredibly hard

It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After such an exhausting day, I should be asleep by now

But when I get home to you I find the things that you do Will make me feel alright
I come home to you and the things you do make me feel better

You know I feel alright
You know I feel great being with you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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