What a Difference a Day Makes
Phillips Esther 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
(Since you said you were mine)
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 made
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 made
And the difference is you
The song "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" was popularized by Dinah Washington in 1959, but it was originally recorded by Phillips Esther in 1959. The song is a poetic representation of a sudden transformation brought about by the presence of a loved one. The song starts with "What a diff'rence a day made, twenty-four little hours" suggesting that something drastic happened overnight. The singer goes on to describe how the sun and flowers have replaced the rain, and how the loneliness has faded away ever since she became a "part of you, dear." The song concludes by reaffirming the transformation caused by love, "What a diff'rence a day made, and the difference is you."
Line by Line Meaning
What a diff'rence a day made
A single day has brought about a significant change in circumstances
Twenty-four little hours
The time frame of the change
Brought the sun and the flowers
Positive changes have occurred
Where there used to be rain
Prior to the change, things were negative
My yesterday was blue, dear
The artist's past was unhappy
Today I'm part of you, dear
The change has led the singer to a happier place
My lonely nights are through, dear
The singer no longer suffers from loneliness
(Since you said you were mine)
The cause of the change is attributed to the person being addressed
There's a rainbow before me
There are new opportunities present
Skies above can't be stormy
The future looks bright and positive
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
The change occurred because of a romantic moment
(It's heaven when you find romance on your menu)
Romantic love is a positive force in life
What a diff'rence a day made
Reiteration of the major point
And the difference is you
The person being addressed is responsible for the positive change
(What a diff'rence a day makes)
Reiteration of the major point
(There's a rainbow before me)
Reiteration of the major point
(Skies above can't be stormy)
Reiteration of the major point
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
Reiteration of the major point
(It's heaven when you find romance on your menu)
Reiteration of the major point
What a diff'rence a day made
Reiteration of the major point
And the difference is you
Reiteration of the major point
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: MARIA GREVER, STANLEY ADAMS
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What a difference a day makes
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
Since you said you are mine
What a difference 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 difference a day makes
And the difference is you
What a difference a day makes
Twenty four 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
Since you said you are mine
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a difference a day makes
And the difference is you
@debidew7125
Best version ever! Takes me back to my 👠 disco days! So glad I found this. Thank you!
@LP11758
Yes, the Esther Phillips version is the one I remember & adore. I love the upbeatness of it. It’s a really happy song that celebrates the realization of Love between 2 people ❤️❤️
@Tubemanjac
What a difference a song makes, instantly bringing you back to the release year with all of your personal history. Music is magic!
@mcbrion1951
This was also a hit in the US the summer of 1975. I'm pretty sure it hit the Top 20 on Billboard (dj at the time). It was extremely popular in the gay discos. I remember the floor exploding when this song came on. The only misconception is that she's a "disco queen." Esther Phillips was the lead singer for a jazz band for 20 years before she released this small gem of a song on a solo album with the same name.
@colleenfinner8173
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@1234piano
Love 1970s music! Esther Phillips is so expressive!
@neilwallace6545
What a great song, great singer, and brings back so many memories of that era. R I P Esther you made many people smile and singing this song as your back up vocals!!
@PabloMartinez-gt9yw
One of my favorites disco songs, and they were so many people just don't realize the amount of talented artists in those day,days, with social media it would be unbelievable
@cesarepietrasanta854
Eccellente Esther, la migliore interpretazione di sempre. Ritmo straordinario.
@malenkaradi4461
What a difference a day makes
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
Since you said you are mine
What a difference 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 difference a day makes
And the difference is you
What a difference a day makes
Twenty four 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
Since you said you are mine
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you
Find romance on your menu
What a difference a day makes
And the difference is you