☝️ Key Points
- The singer works hard, comparable to that of a dog, and should be exhausted, but feels good because of the things his partner does.
- The singer works to buy gifts for his partner and it's worth it just to hear that she will give him everything.
- He sees no reason to complain as he feels good when he is alone with his partner.
- When he is at home, everything seems to be fine, especially when he feels she is holding him tight.
- The song celebrates the simple joys of life and love, despite the tough daily routine.
Interpretation
"A Hard Day's Night" by
the Beatles is a song about the arduous daily routine and the joys of coming home. The singer describes how hard he works, comparable to the effort of a dog ("And I've been working like a dog"). He should be completely exhausted and sleeping deeply ("I should be sleeping like a log"), but the joy of coming home to his partner and the things she does make him feel alright ("But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do, Will make me feel alright").