Night and Day
Unrelenting Longing: Night and Day's Passionate Yearning
Lyrics
Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom-tom
Comparing the persistent beat of the tom-tom to a rhythmic element in life.
When the jungle shadows fall
Referencing jungle shadows falling, possibly symbolizing darkness or challenges.
Like the tick, tick, tock of the stately clock
Comparing the ticking of a clock to a consistent, unchanging aspect of existence.
As it stands against the wall
Describing a clock standing against the wall, suggesting stability and constancy.
Like the drip, drip, drip of the raindrops
Comparing the sound of raindrops to a natural and soothing occurrence.
When the summer shower is through
Referencing the end of a summer shower, possibly symbolizing passing difficulties.
So a voice within me keeps repeating
Expressing an internal voice continually repeating thoughts of someone special.
You, you, you
Addressing the persistent thought of 'you' in the speaker's mind.
Night and day, you are the one
Declaring that the person addressed is the one for the speaker both day and night.
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
Emphasizing the exclusive connection between the speaker and the addressed person.
Whether near to me, or far
Indicating that the person's proximity or distance doesn't affect the speaker's feelings.
It's no matter darling where you are
Asserting that the specific location of the person doesn't matter to the speaker.
I think of you night and day
Expressing the constant thought of the person addressed day and night.
Day and night, why is it so?
Pondering on the reason for the persistent longing and attachment.
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
Highlighting the unending desire for the addressed person wherever the speaker goes.
In the roaring traffic's boom
Noting the presence of longing even in the bustling noise of traffic.
In the silence of my lonely room, I think of you
Acknowledging the feeling of yearning in the silence of solitude.
Night and day, night and day under the hide of me
Reiterating the day and night theme with an emphasis on the internal emotional struggle.
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
Describing an intense yearning and burning emotion within the speaker.
And its torment won't be through
Expressing the torment that persists until a deeper connection is established.
'Til you let me spend my life making love to you
Conveying a desire to spend a lifetime making love to the addressed person.
Day and night, night and day
Repeating the day and night theme, emphasizing the enduring nature of the speaker's feelings.
Night and day under the hide of me
Reiterating the internal struggle and intense yearning experienced both day and night.
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
Emphasizing the depth of emotional longing and burning passion within the speaker.
And its torment won't be through
Repeating the idea of torment until a profound connection is established.
'Til you let me spend my life making love to you
Expressing a willingness to spend a lifetime making love to the addressed person.
Day and night, night and day
Concluding with the repetition of the day and night theme, underscoring the enduring nature of the speaker's emotions.
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