The King's Singers is a group of singers, known for their skill in acappell… Read Full Bio ↴The King's Singers is a group of singers, known for their skill in acappella song. Their name recalls King's College in Cambridge, England, where the group was formed by six choral scholars in 1968. The group still consists of six singers in total, with their membership changing over the years.

Although the King's Singers are almost exclusively acappella in their live performances, they sometimes use one or two musical instruments to provide minimal accompaniment in their studio recordings.

A Hard Day's Night
The King's Singers Lyrics

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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 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

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, 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

Overall Meaning

The Kingsmen's "A Hard Day's Night" is a song about the struggles of hard work and the respite found in love. The opening lines, "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," convey the exhaustion felt after a long day of work. The lyrics go on to reveal the singer's motivation for working so hard: to provide for the person he loves. "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," he sings.

Despite the weariness, the singer isn't resentful of his situation. In fact, he feels perfectly content as soon as he's reunited with his lover. "When I get home to you I find the things that you do / Will make me feel alright," he croons. The song isn't just about the physical relief of returning home after a long day, but also the emotional comfort that comes with being with someone who loves and supports you. "When I'm home everything seems to be right / When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight," the singer sings.

Overall, "A Hard Day's Night" is a love song that acknowledges the challenges of work, but ultimately celebrates the warmth and joy of sharing your life with someone you love.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I have spent a long day working hard, feeling exhausted

It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
I am so tired that I should be able to easily fall asleep

But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
However, when I come home to you, the things you do make me feel better

Will make me feel alright
Your actions will make me feel okay again

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
I work hard all day to provide you with the money to purchase things you desire

And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
Hearing you say that you will provide me with everything I need makes it all worth it

So why on earth should I moan
Therefore, I have no reason to complain

'Cause when I get you alone
Especially when I am alone with you

You know I feel OK
I feel content and at ease

When I'm home everything seems to be right
Being home with you makes everything feel good and proper

When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight
Feeling you holding me close and tightly makes me feel secure and happy

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
I've worked hard all day long and feeling drained

But when I get home to you I find the things that you do
I am happy when I return home to your company

Will make me feel alright, ow
Your actions can brighten up my day and mood again

You know I feel alright
I feel comfortable and relaxed around you

You know I feel alright
I feel good overall just being with you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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