A Hard Day's Night
Lea Michele and Naya Rivera Lyrics


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It's been a hard day's night
And I've 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 all right

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 gonna give me everything?

So why on earth should I moan?
'Cause when I get you alone
You know I feel all right

When I'm home
Everything seems to be right
When I'm home
Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah

It's been a hard day's night
And I've 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 okay, oh!

So why on earth should I moan?
'Cause when I get you alone
You know I feel all right

When I'm home
Everything seems to be right
When I'm home
Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah

It's been a hard day's night
And I've 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 all right




You know I feel all right
You know I feel all right

Overall Meaning

The Beatles' classic hit "A Hard Day's Night" was written by John Lennon and released in 1964 as the title track of the band's third studio album and accompanying movie. As the title suggests, the song talks about a hard-working man who's been running around all day, but when he comes home to his significant other, he is able to find peace and happiness. He feels that even though he works all day, it's worth it because the love he receives is worth all the effort.


The opening line, "It's been a hard day's night," is a phrase coined by Ringo Starr who meant to say, "It's been a hard day" or "It's been a hard day at work," but instead came up with the catchy phrase "a hard day's night." The song's original title was "Eight Arms to Hold You" but was changed at George Martin's suggestion to fit in with the movie's title.


The singer of the song talks about the sacrifices he makes for his beloved, working tirelessly to provide her with everything she desires. In return, she makes him feel valued and loved, making all his hardships worthwhile. The lyrics perfectly capture the trials and tribulations and the ups and downs of life, highlighting that no matter how hard things get, love is always a constant source of comfort and support.


In conclusion, "A Hard Day's Night" is an iconic song that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and the joys of being loved. It is a reminder that even on the toughest of days, returning to a loving and supportive partner can make everything feel okay.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a hard day's night
Today has been very tiring and difficult


And I've been working like a dog
I have been working extremely hard


It's been a hard day's night
Today has been very tiring and difficult


I should be sleeping like a log
I should be sound asleep


But when I get home to you
But when I am with you at home


I find the things that you do
I find the things you do for me


Will make me feel all right
Will make me feel better and happier


You know I work all day
You know I work hard all day


To get you money to buy you things
To earn money so I can buy you things


And it's worth it just to hear you say
And it's all worth it just to hear you say


?You're gonna give me everything?
?You will give me your love and all that you have to offer?


So why on earth should I moan?
So why should I complain or feel down?


'Cause when I get you alone
Because when I am alone with you


You know I feel all right
I feel happy and content


When I'm home
When I am at home


Everything seems to be right
Everything seems to fall into place


Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
Feeling your embrace and love, tight and secure


It's been a hard day's night
Today has been very tiring and difficult


And I've been working like a dog
I have been working extremely hard


It's been a hard day's night
Today has been very tiring and difficult


I should be sleeping like a log
I should be sound asleep


But when I get home to you
But when I am with you at home


I find the things that you do
I find the things you do for me


Will make me feel okay, oh!
Will make me feel better and okay


You know I feel all right
I feel happy and content


When I'm home
When I am at home


Everything seems to be right
Everything seems to fall into place


Feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
Feeling your embrace and love, tight and secure


It's been a hard day's night
Today has been very tiring and difficult


And I've been working like a dog
I have been working extremely hard


It's been a hard day's night
Today has been very tiring and difficult


I should be sleeping like a log
I should be sound asleep


But when I get home to you
But when I am with you at home


I find the things that you do
I find the things you do for me


Will make me feel all right
Will make me feel better and happier


You know I feel all right
I feel happy and content




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Forthewin9472

I loved the New York side of Glee. It felt like a whole different show compared to the school side.

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Forthewin9472

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NicoleNicanyNicole

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Sweet Honeycomb

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roxy hart

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Max

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Luna Jinks

NicoleNicanyNicole pReACh! They definitely should have

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