Night and Day
The Temptations Lyrics


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Night and day, you are the one

Only you beneath the moon and under the sun

Whether near to me or far

It's no matter darlin', where you are
I think of you night and day

Day and night, why is it so?

That this longing for you follows wherever I go

In the roaring traffic gloom

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 yearning burning inside of me

And this torment won't be through

'Til you let me spend my life making love to you

Day and night, night and day

Only you beneath the moon and under the sun

Whether near to me or far

It's no matter darlin', where you are

I think of you night and day

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

'Til you let me spend my life making love to you





Day and night, night and day

Overall Meaning

The Temptations' "Night and Day" is a love song that expresses the singer's unwavering love for someone who is always on their mind, day and night. The lyrics portray the depth of the singer's love, emphasizing that this person is the only one who matters, whether they are near or far, in good times or bad. The chorus is a declaration of love, as the singer expresses that this person is the one that they think of "night and day," and that their love for them is constant - "under the hide of me, there's an oh, such a hungry yearning burning inside of me."


The song also touches on the theme of longing, as the singer explains that no matter where they go or what they do, the thoughts of this person's love haunt them day and night. They cannot escape the pull of their love, which is both a blessing and a curse. The lyrics suggest that the singer's desire to be with this person is so strong that it borders on torment, and they will not be at peace until they are able to spend their life loving them.


Overall, "Night and Day" is a powerful expression of unwavering love and desire. The sense of longing and the depth of the singer's devotion make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

Night and day, you are the one
You are the only one who dominates my thoughts day and night.


Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
No one else but you can make me feel alive whether it is day or night.


Whether near to me or far
Distance doesn't matter, my love for you remains the same.


It's no matter darlin', where you are
My love for you will stand strong regardless of how far apart we are.


I think of you night and day
You are constantly on my mind, every moment of every day.


Day and night, why is it so?
I wonder why this intense longing and desire for you persists all day and all night.


That this longing for you follows wherever I go
No matter where I am or what I am doing, my intense longing and desire for you lingers on.


In the roaring traffic gloom
Even amidst the chaos and noise of the city, you are still at the forefront of my thoughts.


In the silence of my lonely room
Even during moments of solitude and loneliness, I can't help but think of you.


Night and day, under the hide of me
Deep within my soul, a burning desire for you consumes me day and night.


There's an oh, such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
I have an insatiable hunger and craving for you that can't be quenched.


And this torment won't be through
This agony and suffering will not end until I am able to express my love for you fully.


'Til you let me spend my life making love to you
Only by committing myself to a lifetime of loving and cherishing you can I find peace and joy.


Day and night, night and day
My heart yearns for you without rest or respite; it beats for you day and night, night and day.




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@steveblack9391

The best version ever ! Simply beautiful 💖

@briankiernankiernan8886

My father sang this song to my mother when he was in the army , in the Second World War 👏🗽I love this song it is so beautiful to think about when you really love someone ❤️

@monicabrowne-smith8009

How Romantic 💗💗💗. Beautiful story. 😃😃😃

@airkalle3840

Wow..

@airkalle3840

From Sinatra?

@rick3514

This version is really beautifully done.

@rick3514

This is the best arrangement I have ever heard of this song, beautiful!

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@youth2124

'What women want' bring me here. gorgeous classic jazz.

@michaelchapman4955

Like "If I Had You" Late 1920s 'Benny Goodman had a big hit with his interpretation & Big Band arrangement

@tmendez31

Truly. I fell in love with Helen Hunt in that movie. She is classically beautiful.

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