Night & Day
Screamin Jay Hawkins Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to "Night & Day" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins are about finding solace and comfort in love after a hard day of work. Hawkins sings about the struggles of working and the exhaustion that comes with it. He expresses the idea that, while work may be tough, he finds peace and happiness in the love and companionship of his partner at home.
The first verse details how Hawkins has been working hard all day and should be tired, but when he comes home to his partner, he feels at ease. The second verse expresses how Hawkins works hard to provide for his partner, and the satisfaction he feels when she shows him gratitude. In the chorus, Hawkins repeats that despite a hard day, he feels alright because of his partner's love. The final verse reinforces this idea that being home with his partner makes everything right and feels comfortable in her embrace.
One can interpret that "Night & Day" revolves around the idea that love can provide comfort and respite from the stresses of life. Even though work can be tiring and never-ending, having someone to come home to makes everything worthwhile. It is a testament to the power of love and the importance of having someone who can make you feel alright regardless of the stresses of the day.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have been working very hard all day
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
After a long day, I should be sleeping soundly
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
Your love and care makes everything okay after a hard day
You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I work hard every day to provide for you
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
Your words of appreciation make my hard work worthwhile
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
I have no reason to complain because being with you makes me happy
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Feeling your embrace everything feels perfect
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have been working very hard all day
But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright, ow
Being with you makes everything alright
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel OK
Being with you is all I need to feel content
When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Being close to you makes everything feel perfect
It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have been working very hard all day
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
Being with you makes everything okay
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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