A Hard Day
Peggy Lee 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 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, 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 alright

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

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

Oh, 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 alright





You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright

Overall Meaning

The song "A Hard Day's Night" by Peggy Lee is a love ballad that talks about the life of a hardworking man who spends all day working to make a living for his lover. The opening line of the song, "It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog," expresses how exhausted and drained the man feels after a long day at work. He should be sleeping at home, but he can’t help but think about his lover and the relief that comes with their company. Being with his lover is what motivates him to keep working hard every day.


The song also portrays a romantic gesture. The man is willing to work all day to get money to buy his lover all the things she needs, just to make her happy. He states that hearing her say that she's going to give him everything he wants is worth all the hard work. This supports the idea that their love is pure and unconditional. The lyrics invite the listener to reflect on what it means to have love and to make sacrifices for the ones we love. The significance of the chorus, "When I'm home everything seems to be right, When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah" demonstrates that home is where the heart is, and his lover's embrace is all that he needs to feel rejuvenated after a long day at work.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog
I have had a difficult workday, and I have been working incredibly hard.


It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
I am so tired, and it's like I should be able to sleep without moving for a long time.


But when I get home to you I find the things that you do Will make me feel alright
However, coming home to you and the things you do make me feel better and happy again.


You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
You know I spend my entire day working hard to make enough money to buy you things.


And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
However, all my effort is worth it simply because you say that you will give me everything in return.


So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone You know I feel ok
Therefore, there's no reason for me to complain or make a fuss because when I am with you alone, I feel better.


When I'm home everything seems to be right When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight, yeah
When I'm at home, everything feels whole and right in my life, especially when you hold me tight.


Oh, it's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog
Oh, this has really been a difficult workday, and I have worked like a dog.


You know I feel alright
But, you know what? I feel alright now.




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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on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

Musical Interlude

You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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