Goodnight Sweetheart
The Flamingos Lyrics


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Good night sweetheart, till we meet tomorrow
Good night sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow
Tears and parting may make us forlorn
But with the dawn, a new day is born (so I'll say)
Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you
Good night sweetheart, still my love will guide you
Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you
Good night sweetheart, good night

Good night sweetheart, till we meet tomorrow
Good night sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow
Tears and parting may make us forlorn
But with the dawn, a new day is born
(so I'll say) Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you
Good night sweetheart, still my love will guide you




Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you
Good night sweetheart, good night

Overall Meaning

The Flamingos' song "Goodnight Sweetheart" is a lullaby of sorts, expressing the love and dedication of the singer to their beloved. The song begins with a simple yet sentimental phrase, "Good night sweetheart, till we meet tomorrow," conveying a sense of longing and separation but also the promise of a future reunion. The soothing and hopeful tone of the lyrics continues with "Sleep will banish sorrow," reinforcing the message that the power of love can overcome any difficulties or negative emotions.


The second stanza highlights the potential sadness that may arise from being apart, with "Tears and parting may make us forlorn," but assures that every morning brings a new day and fresh opportunities for happiness. The refrain, "Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you," emphasizes that physical distance does not diminish the love of the singer, adding a layer of emotional depth and devotion to the song. The final lines, "Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you, Good night sweetheart, good night," further convey the sense of intimacy and connection the singer has with their beloved, even in their absence.


Line by Line Meaning

Good night sweetheart, till we meet tomorrow
I'm saying goodnight to you, my love, but I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow


Good night sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow
Rest well, my dear, for sleep has the power to heal our sadness and troubles


Tears and parting may make us forlorn
Crying and being separated from each other can make us feel sad and lost


But with the dawn, a new day is born (so I'll say)
However, when we wake up to a new day, we can start fresh and leave our sadness behind


Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you
Even though I can't be with you physically tonight, I still want to wish you a good night


Good night sweetheart, still my love will guide you
My love for you will protect and guide you, even when we are apart


Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you
As you fall asleep and dream, imagine that I am holding you close and keeping you safe


Good night sweetheart, good night
Once again, I say goodnight and wish you the best as you drift off to sleep




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, TuneCore Inc., Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Campbell, Ray Noble, Reg Connelly

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my favorite group all time!!

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Beautiful music it is ❤

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Love this song so much

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Flip side to "I Only Eyes For You."

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