What A Difference A Day Made
Kay Starr featuring Novelty Orchestra w/Joe Venuti and Les Paul Lyrics
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Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
What a diff'rence a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a diff'rence a day makes
And the difference is you
What a diff'rence a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a diff'rence a day makes
And the difference is you.
The song 'What A Difference A Day Made' is a classic Jazz standard, popularized by Kay Starr featuring Novelty Orchestra w/Joe Venuti and Les Paul. The lyrics of the song describe the transformative power of love and the positive impact it can have on one's life. The song begins by acknowledging the significant difference that just a day can make in one's life. It's seen as a metaphor for the impact of a new relationship or love interest that can turn things around instantly.
The singer expresses how her life was lonely and blue before she met her love interest, but now she feels like she's a part of them, and her nights are no longer lonely. The transformation that love can bring is compared to a rainbow, and the skies above are no longer stormy. The moment of bliss that they share is like heaven, and finding romance is like having it on the menu.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment of the transformative power of love and how it has made such a significant impact in the singer's life, and the difference is entirely due to their love interest. The song is a classic example of how music can be used to convey emotions and tell a story, while also expressing the simple sentiments of love and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
What a diff'rence a day makes
The change that can occur in just one day is remarkable.
Twenty-four little hours
A mere day, composed of twenty-four hours.
Brought the sun and the flowers
The day brought with it happiness and beauty, symbolized by the sun and the flowers.
Where there used to be rain
Life was previously filled with sadness and difficulty, represented by the rain.
My yesterday was blue, dear
In the past, I was sad and felt alone.
Today I'm part of you, dear
Now, I feel connected to and loved by you.
My lonely nights are through, dear
I no longer live through lonely and difficult nights.
Since you said you were mine
My happiness is a direct result of being in a relationship with you.
There's a rainbow before me
I now see opportunities and positivity around me, represented by the rainbow.
Skies above can't be stormy
I am no longer weighed down by difficulty or sadness, represented by stormy skies.
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
My happiness is a result of a specific moment in time where I experienced great joy and passion.
It's heaven when you
I feel elated when I am with you.
Find romance on your menu
Having a romantic relationship is one of life's greatest pleasures.
And the difference is you
The primary source of my happiness and joy is you being in my life.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARIA GREVER, STANLEY ADAMS
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