Daytime Nighttime Suffering
Wings · Back to the Egg [1979]
What does she get for all the love she gave you?
They're on the latter of regret.
(Aaaaah!)
Mighty river, give her all she get!
What does she get for all the love she gave you?
They're on the latter of regret.
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Where are the prices for the game she entered?
With little chance of much success
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Come on river, overflow
That you love for the people show
Come on river, flow through me
That you love what the people feel
You are the river, I am a stream
Flow mighty river through me!
What does it pay to play the leading lady?
When life is dancing in distress
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
No less (no less), no more (no more)
No sleep (no sleep), no sure (no sure)
No sad (no sad), no pale (no pale)
No fairytale anymore
Come on river, flow through me
Don't be stopped by insanity
Come on river, overflow
That you love all your neighbours grow
You are the river, I am a stream
Flow mighty river through me!
Do, do, do,
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Wowo!
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
What does she get for all the love she gave you?
They're on the latter of regret.
(Aaaaah!)
Mighty river, give her all she get!
What does she get for all the love she gave you?
They're on the latter of regret.
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Where are the prices for the game she entered?
With little chance of much success
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Come on river, overflow
That you love for the people show
Come on river, flow through me
That you love what the people feel
You are the river, I am a stream
Flow mighty river through me!
What does it pay to play the leading lady?
When life is dancing in distress
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
No less (no less), no more (no more)
No sleep (no sleep), no sure (no sure)
No sad (no sad), no pale (no pale)
No fairytale anymore
Come on river, flow through me
Don't be stopped by insanity
Come on river, overflow
That you love all your neighbours grow
You are the river, I am a stream
Flow mighty river through me!
Do, do, do,
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
Wowo!
Daytime nightime suffering, is all, she gets
What does she get for all the love she gave you?
Daytime Nighttime Suffering
Released on the 1979 album Back to the Egg, Wings' "Daytime Nighttime Suffering" stands as a defining track of their late-career resurgence. Following the commercial success of Band on the Run, the band returned to their roots with a raw, energetic sound that blended rock with elements of psychedelia and blues. The song captures the frenetic spirit of the era, featuring driving rhythms and a vocal performance that showcases Paul McCartney's ability to deliver both melodic hooks and gritty intensity. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the band's evolution while honoring the musical traditions that originally defined them.