In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
The Look Of Love
Barry Manilow Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
A look your smile can't disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more
Than just words could ever say
And what my heart has heard
Well it takes my breath away
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
Be mine tonight
Let this be just the start of so many nights like this
Let's take a lover's vow and then seal it with a kiss
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
Don't ever go
Don't ever go
Cause I love you so
In this classic Barry Manilow ballad, he speaks about the power of the look of love that he sees in his lover's eyes. He says that this look reveals more than words could ever say and takes his breath away. He can't wait to hold his lover and has waited so long just to love her. He urges her to stay with him forever as he sings, "Don't ever go. Cause I love you so."
The song speaks about the power of love that goes beyond mere words. The "look of love" that Manilow sees on his lover's face is a reflection of the deep love that they both share. It is a silent agreement that goes beyond spoken words, and Manilow suggests that this is what true love is all about. He urges his lover to stay with him forever, emphasizing the strength and importance of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
The look of love is in your eyes
I can tell by the way your eyes are sparkling that you're deeply in love
A look your smile can't disguise
Even when you try to hide it, the love you're feeling shines through and is clear to see
The look of love
It's a special expression that only appears when two people are truly in love
Is saying so much more
It's communicating feelings and emotions that can't be put into words
Than just words could ever say
Words alone could never express the depth of feeling conveyed through this look
And what my heart has heard
I can sense in my heart the love you're feeling
Well it takes my breath away
It's so powerful and beautiful that it leaves me speechless and overwhelmed
I can hardly wait to hold you
I'm so excited to finally be able to hold you in my arms
Feel my arms around you
Being able to hold you close and feel your warmth is a dream come true
How long I have waited
I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time
Waited just to love you
I've been waiting for the opportunity to show you how much I love you
Now that I have found you
Now that we're together, I feel complete
You've got the look of love
That special expression in your eyes that lets me know you love me too
It's on your face
It's written all over your face
A look that time can't erase
No matter how much time passes, that expression of love will never fade away
Be mine tonight
I want to spend the night with you and show you how much I love you
Let this be just the start of so many nights like this
I want to spend many more passionate nights together like this
Let's take a lover's vow and then seal it with a kiss
Let's make a promise to each other to love and cherish one another and seal it with a romantic kiss
Don't ever go
Please don't ever leave me
Cause I love you so
Because I love you more than anything in this world
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind