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Night and Day
Steve Tyrell 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 drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
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
Day and night, night and day, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Day and night, 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
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day
The lyrics of Steve Tyrell's Night and Day speak of a consuming love, where the person is unable to stop thinking about their beloved day and night. The song opens with a series of comparisons to different sounds that are repetitive and constant, such as the beat of a tom-tom or the tick-tock of a clock. The repetition of these sounds mirrors the repetition of thoughts about the loved one. The following line 'So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you' reinforces this idea of constant thoughts and longing.
The chorus focuses on the intensity of the love, proclaiming that the beloved is the only one, under the moon or the sun, whether near or far. It is clear that distance is not a barrier to the emotions that are felt. The second verse speaks of the unrelenting nature of the love, with the longing for the loved one following wherever the person goes, even in the midst of the busy city or in a lonely room.
The final verse takes a more physical turn, with the person expressing a deep hunger and yearning burning inside of them. They state that this will not be satisfied until they are able to spend their life making love to their beloved. Overall, Night and Day is a powerful song that explores the all-consuming nature of love and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
Similar to the continuous rhythm of a tom-tom, there is a deep longing for the person in my heart.
When the jungle shadows fall
This feeling persists when the darkness of the night descends, like shadows of a jungle.
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
Just like the ticking of a clock, the thought of you transcends time's tick-tock.
As it stands against the wall
Like a steady clock on the wall, my memories of you remain constant.
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
Just like the falling raindrops that keep going even after the shower ends, the memory of you keeps on echoing inside me.
When the summer shower is through
Even after the rain during summer, the feeling for you is still there.
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
The feeling for you resonates in my mind and heart and keeps on repeating 'you, you, you'.
Night and day, you are the one
You are the one who I think of constantly, whether it's day or night.
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
You are the only one who I constantly think of, even if it's day or night.
Whether near to me, or far
Regardless of your proximity to me, whether you're near or far, I think of you all the time.
It's no matter darling where you are
Your location doesn't matter to me, darling, just the mere thought of you is enough.
Day and night, night and day, why is it so
I constantly think of you, day and night, and I often wonder, why is that so?
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
The desire and yearning for your love is a constant companion, no matter where I am.
In the roaring traffic's boom
Even amidst the loud and busy city traffic, my thoughts are still consumed by you.
In the silence of my lonely room
Not even in the stillness and quietness of my lonely room am I free from the feeling of longing for your presence.
I think of you
You are constantly on my mind, day and night.
Under the hide of me
Deep within the very essence of my being, the desire for you persists.
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
The craving for your love is so intense that it feels like an insatiable hunger burning deep inside me.
And this torment won't be through
This emotional agony will not end until the moment when I can finally express my love for you.
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Only when you allow me to give myself completely to you, to make love to you, will this emotional torment come to an end.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing
Written by: Cole Porter
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