Night and Day
Ralph Sharon Trio Lyrics
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When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the beat beat beat of the tom tom
When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
Night and day, you are the one
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day, day and night, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffics boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Night and day, night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Till you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day
This torment won't ever be through
Till you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day
Day and night, night and day
Day and night, night and day
Day and night, day and night
Day and night, night and day
The lyrics of Ralph Sharon Trio's song "Night and Day" describe the depth of love and longing felt by the singer towards their significant other. The repetitive nature of the lyrics reflects the constant thoughts and yearning the singer has for their lover, likened to the beat of a drum or ticking of a clock. The comparison to natural elements such as raindrops and jungle shadows add to the romantic and dream-like quality of the song.
The chorus of the song, "Night and day, you are the one, only you beneath the moon or under the sun," emphasizes the idea that the singer's love is all-consuming and all-encompassing. No matter the circumstances or how far apart they may be, the singer's thoughts never stray far from their lover. The final lines of the song express the passionate desire the singer has for their lover, stating that their torment will not cease until they can spend their lives making love to them day and night, night and day.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom tom
The consistent rhythm of the tom tom is similar to the constant presence of your love in my heart
When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tom tom, my thoughts of you are ever present and become stronger when the distractions of the world fade away
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
Similar to the steady ticking of a clock, my affection and desire for you never waver
As it stands against the wall
Just like a clock, my love for you remains steadfast and unwavering no matter what happens in my life
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
Just as the gentle sound of raindrops can persist long after the storm has ended, my longing for you remains constant
When the summer shower is through
Even after the intensity of my desire for you ebbs, thoughts of you remain in the back of my mind
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
My inner voice constantly reminds me of my love for you, no matter where I am or what I am doing
Night and day, you are the one
Day or night, you are the one I think about and the only one that matters
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Regardless of the time of day or the conditions outside, you are the only person that occupies my heart and mind
Whether near to me, or far
Physical distance holds no meaning as the thought of you is always present in my thoughts
It's no matter darling where you are
Your physical location does not change the fact that I miss and long for you
I think of you
You are always at the forefront of my mind
Night and day, day and night, why is it so
I cannot help but constantly think of you, regardless of the time of day
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
This unquenchable desire for you is always with me and never fades away
In the roaring traffic's boom
Even the distractions of the outside world cannot compare to the thoughts and longing I have for you
In the silence of my lonely room
Whether in a crowded place or a secluded room, the thoughts of you remain present and constant
Night and day, night and day
The thoughts of you persist both day and night, consistently and always
Under the hide of me
Beneath the surface, my desire and passion for you burns and yearns to be expressed
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
The intensity of my longing and desire for you is almost unbearable and all-consuming
And this torment won't be through
The constant longing and desire for you will not subside until the day that we are together and united in love
Till you let me spend my life making love to you
The consummation of our love is the only thing that will bring relief to the constant yearning and desire for you
Day and night, night and day
My passion for you persists all day and night, never ceasing and always constant
Day and night, night and day
My feelings for you remain unwavering, no matter what time of day or night it may be
Day and night, day and night
My thoughts of you remain constant, whether I am awake or asleep, day or night, it is always you on my mind
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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