The Look Of Love
Bacharach Burt Lyrics
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Is in your eyes
A look your smile can't
disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more than
Just words could every say
Well it takes my breath away
[Chorus]
I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
You've got the look of love
It's on your face
A look that time can't erase
Baby be mine, tonight
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lovers vow
And seal it with a kiss
[Chorus]
Don't ever go
Don't ever go
I love you so
The look of love
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lover's vow
And baby we'll seal it with a kiss
[Chorus]
The Look of Love by Burt Bacharach is a classic love song that expresses the deep emotions triggered by a single look. The song talks about the power of eyes and how they can convey messages that even the heart can't fathom. The look of love mentioned in the song is an indication of a deeper connection that goes beyond mere words or banners, and the smile on the face is just a small part of the whole story. The singer, in the song, is overwhelmed by the look of love that their lover carries in their eyes, and it takes his breath away.
The chorus of the song talks about the singer's eagerness to hold the lover and the feeling of comfort and completeness that comes with this. He says, "I can hardly wait to hold you, Feel my arms around you." Since he has found the indicated love, he wants the moment to last, to transition to several other moments like this where one's love can become a love vow and sealed with a kiss. In the end, he implores his lover not to ever go, for he loves her fiercely.
Facts About The Look Of Love:
1) It was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and recorded by various artists such as Diahann Carroll, Dusty Springfield, and Diana Krall, among others.
2) The song peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967.
3) The song's opening instrumental section was used as the theme music for the 1967 James Bond film 'Casino Royale.'
4) The lyrics of the song were nominated for Best Song from a Motion Picture at the 1968 Academy Awards.
5) The song has been covered by over 160 artists in different languages worldwide.
6) The sampled bass line in the song's instrumental section has been used in various pop-culture references, including Eminem's single "My Name Is."
7) The song's success earned Burt Bacharach his third consecutive Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).
8) In 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
9) The song has featured prominently in various TV shows and movies, including Austin Powers and The Simpsons.
10) The Look of Love was included in Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, ranking at no. 398.
Chords:
The Look of Love is usually played in the key of C, and the chords are as follows:
Intro: Am7 Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Verse: Am7 Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Chorus: Am7 Dm7 G7 Cmaj7
Note: G7 could be replaced with Gm7 depending on the preference of the player.
Line by Line Meaning
The look of love
The expression of love is evident
Is in your eyes
The signs of love are present in your gaze
A look your smile can't disguise
Your happiness cannot conceal the love you feel
Is saying so much more than
The look is conveying emotions beyond
Just words could ever say
What words alone could never express
And what my heart has heard
My heart has already registered
Well it takes my breath away
It amazes and overwhelms me
I can hardly wait to hold you
I yearn to embrace you
Feel my arms around you
To feel the closeness of our bodies
How long I have waited
I have longed for this moment
Waited just to love you
I have waited for the opportunity to express my love
Now that I have found you
Now that I have discovered you
You've got the look of love
You are displaying the signs of affection
It's on your face
It is evident from your facial expressions
A look that time can't erase
It is an expression that cannot be forgotten
Baby be mine, tonight
Grant me the privilege of embracing you tonight
Let this be just the start of
May this be the beginning of
So many nights like this
Many such nights of love and companionship
Let's take a lovers vow
Let us make a commitment
And seal it with a kiss
And celebrate it with a symbolic gesture
Don't ever go
Please don't leave
I love you so
I love you deeply
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LeighRichards27
RIP Burt 💔 and thank you....for this and all the other wonderful music and songs you composed.
@blancaguzman6768
Feliz ❤❤❤❤
@edmundeldergill5128
Don't forget Hal David. His lyrics were original and absolutely superb. An equal partner in the best songwriting duo of the modern era.
@MariaHelena-wh5wo
❤❤❤❤❤
@romanmorawski4424
I was born in 1959, and I heard this song in 1977, and I love it, all songs of Burt Bacharach are great
@rondeneef
yep
@robynwilliams5928
I was born in 66. My mom said I was a fussy baby and she used to put on the radio to soothe me when I was crying. She played records with a small record player she had as well. She said I’d always calm right down with Burt Bacharach.
@xxlalcegaxx
Burt' s songs are beautiful. I enjoy listening them. A big hug.
@eamonntuohy8124
Burt bacharach and Hal David were probably the best songwriters of all time, certainly on a par with Lennon and McCartney.
@felipeagustinmurillo5778
Incluyo tambien a Henry Mancini