Night And Day
Sinatra Family Lyrics


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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 show'are is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating
You, you, you.

Night and day
You are the one
Only you beneath the moon
And under the sun
Whether near to me or far
No matter, darling Where you are
I think of you
Night and day

Day and night
Why it is so
That this longing for you
Follows wherever I go.
In the roarin' traffic's 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
Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
And its torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life
Making love to you




Day and night
Night and day

Overall Meaning

The Sinatra Family's song Night and Day describes a profound longing and desire for someone, expressed through the comparison of various rhythmic sounds in the world around the persona. The lyrics use the imagery of the "beat, beat, beat of the tom-tom" and the "tick, tick, tock of the stately clock" to convey the persistence and regularity of the persona's feelings for their beloved, as well as the "drip, drip, drip" of the raindrops to convey the melancholy and quietness of their longing. Throughout the song, the persona reveals that they cannot escape their feelings for this person, no matter where they are or what they are doing. They express that they are constantly thinking of this person, "night and day," and that they feel a deep desire to be with them and make love to them.


Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the intensity of human emotion and the way that even the simplest sounds can remind us of the people that we love. Through vivid imagery and repetitive language, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and emotion that is both relatable and deeply moving.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom tom When the jungle shadows fall
Just as the persistent and rhythmic beat of the tom tom echoes through the jungle at night, my love for you remains unwavering and constant.


Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock As it stands against the wall
My love for you is as certain and reliable as the steady and measured tick-tock of a wall clock.


Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops When the summer show'are is through
Just as raindrops continue to fall, slowly and steadily, after a summer storm has ended, my love for you endures through all seasons and circumstances.


So a voice within me keeps repeating You, you, you.
My heart and soul resound with the constant refrain of your name, echoing continuously within me.


Night and day You are the one Only you beneath the moon And under the sun Whether near to me or far No matter, darling Where you are I think of you Night and day
You are my all-consuming passion, my one true love, whether I am near or far from you, and I cannot help but think of you always, day and night.


Day and night Why it is so That this longing for you Follows wherever I go.
This fierce yearning within me for you persists day and night, and why it continues to haunt me no matter where I may find myself.


In the roarin' traffic's boom In the silence of my lonely room I think of you Night and day
Whether among the noisy traffic of the day or in the quiet solitude of my own room at night, my thoughts are always consumed by you.


Night and day Under the hide of me There's an oh such a hungry Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
Deep within me, hidden from view, there is a fiercely intense hunger and desire for you, burning like an unquenchable flame.


And its torment won't be through 'Til you let me spend my life Making love to you Day and night Night and day
This insatiable longing within me will only be sated by spending my life making love to you, both during the bright light of the day and the dark night of the soul.




Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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@shaquadradeloiserussell8659

craig stiegel

the older versions best.

we like MEN.... not kids who think theyre men. ....even though they are, but just dont act like it.

by the time he got older his give a damn just busted.

but hey thats life. thats the way it goes.



@victorroque5667

Night and day
You are the one
Only you 'neath the moon
Or under the sun
Whether near to me or far
No matter, darling where you are
I think of you
Night and day
Day and night
Why it is so
That this longing for you
Follows wherever I go
In the roarin' traffic's 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
Yearnin' burnin' inside of me
And it's torment won't be through
'Til you let me spend my life
Making love to you
Day and night
Night and day



All comments from YouTube:

@emmamcgurk6257

That's my Aunt Francis on the far left playing violin. She's now 93 years old and still playing. I asked her about it and she said Frank wasn't attractive to her as he was still a teen, he even invited her to go to a party that night, although her mom wouldn't let her as she was only 15. Throughout her life she played at shows in Vegas with Elvis and many greats. Hearing about this time and how much fun she had is amazing.

@DanyaalShaozab

emma mcgurk nice story but I’m pretty sure he was 28 at the time of this film

@melissacastro13

Your aunt is a lucky woman

@ChloeAmberASMR

Danny I think she meant her aunt was still a teen

@erma12268

Danny yeah sorry, she just said that he didn’t seem like all that when she met him 😂

@hannahburge1454

amazing :)

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@michealballspen1s93

The Knight Returned

@lrn_news9171

In my opinion, 1940s Sinatra was the best Sinatra. Silky smooth and flawless voice. Unbeatable.

@danielalexanderkandou9610

Yeahh, That's True👍👍👍👏👏👏

@shawnbruce6934

He did Well as He evolved. He Really Indulged. Sad.

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