What A Difference A Day Makes
Washington Dinah Lyrics


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What a diff'rence a day made
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine
Lord what a diff'rence a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you, find romance on your menu




What a diff'rence a day made
And the difference is you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Washington Dinah's song "What A Difference A Day Makes" are full of fond reminiscence and love. In the opening line of the song, Dinah Washington sings about how much can change within a day - "What a diff'rence a day made, twenty-four little hours." She then goes on to describe how the sun shines and flowers bloom where once there was rain. The singer contrasts her blue feelings from yesterday to the joy and completeness she feels today, thanks to the love of her partner. She declares that her lonely nights are over since her lover claimed her as his own.


The song is evocative of the way that love can transform a person's life completely. By using the metaphor of a day, Washington describes how completely and quickly her love for her partner swept her off her feet. The chorus of the song explains that since that romantic moment, Washington has seen a rainbow in the sky, and the weather has improved. She feels as if she is living in heaven since she added romance added to her life's menu. The difference in the singer's life comes down to the love of her partner, who completes her world and makes her see the beauty that surrounds her.


Line by Line Meaning

What a diff'rence a day made
The impact of a single day can change everything


Twenty-four little hours
It only takes a day to make a difference


Brought the sun and the flowers
A positive change has occurred


Where there used to be rain
A negative situation has been replaced by a positive one


My yesterday was blue, dear
My previous days were filled with sadness and loneliness


Today I'm part of you, dear
Together, we are experiencing happiness and joy


My lonely nights are through, dear
The feeling of loneliness has been replaced by a sense of belonging


Since you said you were mine
Since we became a couple, my life has changed dramatically


Lord what a diff'rence a day makes
The impact of this change is profound


There's a rainbow before me
There is hope and optimism for the future


Skies above can't be stormy
Positive emotions have taken over negative ones


Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
Our relationship began with a burst of happiness


It's heaven when you, find romance on your menu
Love brings a sense of fulfillment and joy


What a diff'rence a day made
The impact of a single day can change everything


And the difference is you
This change would not have happened without you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Royalty Network
Written by: MARIA GREVER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lavoxii

Wooooo
What a difference a day made,
twenty four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Mmmmmm
where there use to be rain

My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine

Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
since that moment of bliss

That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you
find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you.



@valentinasungurlian1028

What a difference a day made, 24 little hours
Bought the sun and the flowers, where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine

And, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you (is you)

My yesterday was blue dear
Still I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine

Oh what a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you (is you, is you)



@chieromancer

What a difference a day makes
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm a part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you



All comments from YouTube:

@shodanart

I heard this in 1959, now December 2020, I’m 74, still sounds heartfelt beauty, that gravelly, smoky voice! ❤️☺️❤️

@comment8852

That's too cool

@9Ballr

Have you heard 8-year-old Angelina's version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSfgCIGd7k4

@dianahoward2717

@@9Ballr I was just going to
Post that same thing!

@9Ballr

@@dianahoward2717 Great minds think alike!

@michaeldugan3589

We can breathe again☮️

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@estellajohnson9859

This is my mother and fathers wedding song. They made it together 50 beautiful years. I hope they dance to this in heaven now

@iekoom

That is touching! They are!!

@stormfield9431

@@iekoom beautiful

@michaeldugan3589

Teary-eyed now!

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