Day In Day Out
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra Lyrics
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The same old hoodoo follows me about
The same old pounding in my heart whenever I think of you
And, darling, I think of you
Day in and day out
Day out, day in
I needn't tell you how my days begin
One possibility in view
That possibility of maybe seeing you
Come rain, come shine
I meet you and to me the day is fine
Then I kiss your lips
And the pounding becomes
The ocean's roar
A thousand drums
Can't you see it's love
Can there be any doubt
When there it is
Day in, day out
The lyrics to "Day in Day Out" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra is a song about a person who can't seem to shake off the thoughts and feelings they have for someone they love. They feel a sense of hoodoo or bad luck that follows them around day in and day out. The pounding in their heart is a constant reminder of the person they love and they can't seem to help but think of them all the time. The lyrics go on to explain how the person wakes up every morning with a tingle, knowing that there is a possibility that they will get to see the one they love that day. When they do finally get to see them, the day becomes fine and everything feels right. The pounding in their heart becomes an ocean's roar, symbolizing the intensity of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Day in, day out
Every single day, without fail
The same old hoodoo follows me about
I can't shake this bad luck or negativity that clings to me
The same old pounding in my heart whenever I think of you
My heart races every time you cross my mind
And, darling, I think of you
You're always on my mind, my love
Day in and day out
Continuous, never-ending
Day out, day in
Repeating in the opposite order
I needn't tell you how my days begin
You already know how much I look forward to seeing you
When I awake, I awaken with a tingle
An excited feeling courses through me when I first open my eyes
One possibility in view
The chance of seeing you gives me hope and joy
That possibility of maybe seeing you
The chance to be with you is my driving force
Come rain, come shine
No matter what the weather or circumstances may be
I meet you and to me the day is fine
Being with you makes everything okay, no matter how bad things may seem
Then I kiss your lips
Expressing my love for you through a physical gesture
And the pounding becomes
My heart beats harder and faster
The ocean's roar
A powerful and intense sound
A thousand drums
A deafening, thunderous sound
Can't you see it's love
My feelings for you are undeniable
Can there be any doubt
There is no question in my mind about how I feel
When there it is
My love for you is right there in front of me
Day in, day out
Again emphasizing the continuous nature of my love for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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on a high hat, a piccolo and a cane
Who stole my gal away with a minor stay?
A high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!
Who made my honey say my love gave her a pain?
A high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!
A high salutin', crap shootin', piccolo tootin' high brow! (x2)
He played a little bell and raised a literal hell, then her head went 'round and 'round.
Whoah!
She thought I was okay, at least that thought betrayed.
With a high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!