Night And Day
The Delphin jr. orchestra 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 Delphin jr. orchestra's song "Night and Day" is a classic that embodies the sentiments of love and longing which are universal and timeless. The lyrics describe the all-encompassing nature of love, how it permeates every moment of our lives, day and night. The song begins with a series of repetitive sounds, comparing the voice within the singer's heart to the beat of a tom-tom, the ticking of a clock, and the drip of raindrops. These sounds represent the constant and inescapable nature of the singer's longing for their loved one.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of their loved one in their life, signaling that they are the only one who matters, whether it be in the light of day or the darkness of night. Their yearning is so intense that it burns within them and can only be satiated by the one they love. The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer cannot escape from the thoughts of their loved one, even in the busy noise of the city or the lonely silence of their own room.

Line by Line Meaning

Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom tom When the jungle shadows fall
Just like the consistent rhythm of the tom tom drum in the midst of the dark jungle, there's a constant feeling within me whenever darkness sets in.

Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock As it stands against the wall
Similar to the ticking sound of a clock as it stays motionless on the wall, my desire for you is unwavering.

Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops When the summer show'are is through
Just like how the sound of dripping rain on the rooftop signals the end of summer, your voice echoes within me like a persistent reminder.

So a voice within me keeps repeating You, you, you.
I keep hearing a voice within me that repeats a single word over and over again - 'You' - it's a voice that's constantly there no matter what I do.

Night and day You are the one Only you beneath the moon And under the sun
You're the one that's always in my thoughts, whether it's day or night, beneath the moon or under the sun. There's no one else I think of like this.

Whether near to me or far No matter, darling Where you are I think of you Night and day
No matter where you are or how far from me, I'm still thinking of you, through the night and day - even if you're far away, you're still so present in my thoughts.

Why it is so That this longing for you Follows wherever I go.
I can't ever shake this deep longing I have for you, it's with me no matter where I go - this longing is always there.

In the roarin' traffic's boom In the silence of my lonely room I think of you Night and day
Even amidst the noise of busy traffic, or in the lonely silence of my room, I can't help but to think of you - you're always on my mind, 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
Deep inside, there's a yearning within me that's constantly burning - it's a hunger that's insatiable and won't disappear until I'm with you.

'Til you let me spend my life Making love to you Day and night Night and day
The only way to satisfy this strong hunger and desire inside is to spend my life loving only you - day and night, night and day. There's no one else for me besides you.

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

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