Night Time
Pete Antell Lyrics
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Sounds in the distance cry
(Dip dip sip sha da da)
Linger then pass you by
(sha da da) I know that
(sha da da) there is no
other time like Night time
(Night time) that's the time
You dream the most
(Night time) it's a time
For lovers to play
(Night time)
There's a picture in the sky
(Night time)
Of a million stars on high
(Night time) and the moon
It doesn't seen so far away
(Dip dip sip sha da da)
Sounds in the distance cry
(Dip dip sip sha da da)
Linger then pass you by
(sha da da) I know that
(sha da da) there is no
Other time like
Night time
silhouettes come into view
(Night time) as you
Whisper I love you
(Night time) and stardust
Sprinkles you from up above
(Night time) As you
Run to hidden places
(Night time) To be
lost in her embraces
(Night time) at the end of Day
Writers: John Linde & Pete Antell
The song "Night Time" by Pete Antell is a romantic ballad that captures the essence of the night and the emotions it evokes. The opening lines, "Dip dip sip sha da da, sounds in the distance cry," suggest a sense of detachment and longing, as if the singer is aware of something just out of reach. The repetition of "sha da da" creates a hypnotic effect that draws the listener in.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the night time is a special time for lovers. "When you hold your baby close, that's the time you dream the most," captures the intimacy and vulnerability of being with a loved one at night. The reference to "silhouettes come into view" and "run to hidden places" suggests a sense of adventure and spontaneity, as if anything is possible under the cover of darkness.
The imagery of stars and moon in the sky adds to the atmosphere of magic and wonder, with the line "and stardust sprinkles you from up above" suggesting a sense of enchantment and fantasy.
Overall, the song captures the essence of the night time and the emotions it evokes, particularly for those in love.
Line by Line Meaning
(Dip dip sip sha da da) Sounds in the distance cry
Faint sounds in the distance make a crying noise
(Dip dip sip sha da da) Linger then pass you by
These sounds stay around for a while before eventually fading away
(sha da da) I know that
The singer has a certain knowledge or feeling
(sha da da) there is no other time like Night time
There is no other moment quite like the night time
When your hold your baby close
When you hold your significant other close to you
(Night time) that's the time You dream the most
At night, you dream the most vivid dreams
(Night time) it's a time For lovers to play
The night time is a suitable time for lovers to spend with each other
(Night time) There's a picture in the sky
In the night sky, there is an image to behold
(Night time) Of a million stars on high
There are countless stars that shine brightly above
(Night time) and the moon It doesn't seen so far away
The distance to the moon may seem less drastic in the night
(Dip dip sip sha da da) Sounds in the distance cry
Faint sounds in the distance make a crying noise
(Dip dip sip sha da da) Linger then pass you by
These sounds stay around for a while before eventually fading away
(sha da da) I know that
The singer has a certain knowledge or feeling
(sha da da) there is no Other time like Night time
There is no other moment quite like the night time
silhouettes come into view
Shapes begin to become visible
(Night time) as you Whisper I love you
As the night progresses, you whisper your love to your significant other
(Night time) and stardust Sprinkles you from up above
Particles of space debris make it appear as though the night sky is sparkling and showering you with light
(Night time) As you Run to hidden places
You run with your loved one to secret locations
(Night time) To be lost in her embraces
The time spent in your partner's arms makes it feel as though all sense of time is lost
(Night time) at the end of Day
When the day comes to a close, the night time begins
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matildasangounchitte5183
Love this song!
@kencohen4378
Still sounds as good today as it did when I first heard it on Cousin Brucie (or Murrary the K) in 1962. I ran out to buy it when at the local record store (alas, no more of those left today). All those years later I can't find any info on the group. Thanks ..
@JohnThomas-cb1fv
Pete Antell a very good voice!
@TheBabyies
Beautiful song great memories
@cliffordhauenstein7425
Very Nice...in 6/6 time the way Doo Wop should be done!
@TheZeevik
giant killer
@robertsmolarek7671
Sounds a little like Gene McDaniels
@mariamastrantoni5219
Singers are off key on purpose..
@bigguys45s29
Peaked at the bottom of the Hot 100 exactly at No. 100 in 1962. What’s with the bored singers? LOL
@JohnThomas-cb1fv
Low on the music scale harmony! Guess it's past their bedtime.....night time you know! Still not bad.