A Hard Day's Night
Les Crossaders 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

In Les Crossader's classic song "A Hard Day's Night," the singer describes the physical and emotional exhaustion that comes from a long day at work. He repeats the refrain, "It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog," emphasizing the relentless nature of his job. Despite his exhaustion, however, he finds comfort in the love and companionship of his partner. When he comes home, he feels better because of the things she does that make him feel good. He also finds meaning in providing for her - even though it's exhausting, he loves that he can work to support her and hear her say that she'll give him everything in return.

The song paints a picture of a working-class romance, where the hard work and financial struggles are worth the love and connection between partners. The lyrics convey a feeling of warmth and gratitude, emphasizing the transformative power of love and companionship. The message of the song is that even when life is difficult, the love that we share with others can help us get through it.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
After a difficult day's work, I've been tirelessly working and putting in extra effort

It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
Despite how tired I am, I should be sleeping soundly through the night

But when I get home to you I find the things that you do Will make me feel alright
Despite my exhaustion, when I come home to you and the things that you do, it makes me feel better

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I work hard all day, trying to get as much money as possible to buy things for you

And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
It's all worth it just to hear you say that you're going to give me everything

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
I have no valid reason to complain because when I have you all to myself

When I'm home everything seems to be right
Being home with you makes everything seem right and good

When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Being home with you and feeling your embrace makes me feel complete

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
Despite how challenging the day has been and how tired I am, when I am with you and witness the wonderful things that you do, it makes everything feel alright

You know I feel alright
I feel amazing and alive because of the love and care you show me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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