In 1994 he founded Brad Mehldau Trio, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy; in 2005, Jeff Ballard replaced Rossy. Brad Mehldau started playing piano at the age of six, and has released more than ten albums.
The Way You Look Tonight
Brad Mehldau Lyrics
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And the world is cold
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
And the way you look tonight
Yes, you're lovely
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
There is nothing for me but to love you
With each word your tenderness grows
Tearing my fear apart
And that smile that wrinkles your nose
Touches my foolish heart
Lovely, never, never change
Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight
Just the way you look tonight
In Brad Mehldau’s interpretation of “The Way You Look Tonight,” the lyrics depict a feeling of admiration and love for an individual. The singer describes feeling low and the world being cold, but a simple thought of this individual creates a warm glow within them. The love and admiration continue to grow as they describe the individual as lovely, with a warm smile and soft cheeks. The singer can’t do anything but love them for who they are and cherishes the way they look.
As the song continues, the tenderness from the individual grows with each word, and they describe how this tenderness tears apart their fear, and their smile touching their foolish heart. The singer pleas for the individual to never change, to keep their breathless charm as they continue to love them for the way they look.
Overall, the lyrics in “The Way You Look Tonight” depict a deep appreciation and love for an individual, and the singer cherishes everything about them, including their appearance. The song conveys a warm, soft feeling of love and vulnerability, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday, when I'm awfully low
At a point in my life when I'm feeling really down
And the world is cold
During a time when things seem rough
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
The thought of you gives me warmth and comfort
And the way you look tonight
Especially when I think of how beautiful you are
Yes, you're lovely
You're truly amazing
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
Your smile and the softness of your cheek melts me
There is nothing for me but to love you
I can't help but love you
Just the way you look tonight
Especially in this moment, with all your beauty and grace
With each word your tenderness grows
Every word you speak exudes tenderness and care
Tearing my fear apart
Easing my fears and concerns
And that smile that wrinkles your nose
The way your nose wrinkles when you smile melts my heart
Touches my foolish heart
Makes me realize how foolish I am for not loving you sooner
Lovely, never, never change
You're perfect just the way you are
Keep that breathless charm
Hold onto that charm that leaves me breathless
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
Please keep everything the way it is, because I love you so deeply
Just the way you look tonight
Especially in this moment, with all your beauty and grace
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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
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