The Way You Look Tonight
Featuring Bing Crosby 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
Oh, but 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
Sweetheart, never, never change
Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
And the way you look tonight
Oh, but you're lovely
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
There is nothing for me but to love you
Just the way you look tonight
Just the way you look tonight
The Way You Look Tonight by Featuring Bing Crosby expresses a love so pure and enchanting that it can light up even the darkest of moments. The singer in the song imagines a time when they will be feeling low, and the world will seem cold and unforgiving. But, in that moment of despair, the mere thought of their loved one will bring a sense of warmth and comfort to their heart.
The song is filled with adoration for the way the loved one looks tonight. The singer is mesmerized by the warmth of their smile and the softness of their cheeks. They profess that nothing else matters but their love for this person, just the way they look tonight. With each word the singer hears, their tenderness and love grows, tearing apart any fear or negativity within them. The joy of that smile that wrinkles the nose touches the heart of the singer, leaving them feeling foolishly in love.
The song ends with a plea for the loved one to never change, to keep that breathless charm that makes the singer fall in love with them over and over again. They beseech their loved one to arrange their life around them as they cannot imagine life without them. The song culminates in the affirmation that there is nothing for the singer but to love the way their loved one looks, just the way they look tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday, when I'm awfully low
There may come a day where everything seems difficult and I'm feeling down
And the world is cold
At a point where the world feels chilly, unforgiving, and numb
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
Just remembering your presence and your love brings a warm feeling to my heart
And the way you look tonight
The image of you, specifically the way you look tonight, is something that brings me comfort and happiness
Oh, but you're lovely
You are truly beautiful and breathtaking
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
Your welcoming smile and soft, tender cheeks embody your loving spirit
There is nothing for me but to love you
I cannot help but feel immense love for you
Just the way you look tonight
The current moment, when you look so wonderful, is all I need to feel content
With each word your tenderness grows
Every word you speak showcases your loving and caring nature
Tearing my fear apart
Your love helps me overcome any fears or doubts I may have
And that smile that wrinkles your nose
Your smile, even the wrinkles on your nose, has a special place in my heart
Touches my foolish heart
Your gentle touch has a profound effect on my emotions, even if they may seem silly or foolish
Sweetheart, never, never change
My love for you is unconditional, please never change who you are
Keep that breathless charm
Your enchanting, breathless charm is something I cherish and hold dear
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
I only hope that you feel the same way as I do and we can arrange to be together
Just the way you look tonight
Once again, the way you look in this moment is all I need to be content and filled with love
Oh, but you're lovely
Reiterating your beauty and charm, it is impossible to tire of praising and admiring you
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
Once again describing your loving demeanor and gentle appearance, both so comforting and familiar
There is nothing for me but to love you
My love for you is all-consuming and there is no other option for me other than to adore and cherish you
Just the way you look tonight
Always a reminder that this moment, with you, is truly special and warrants appreciation
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
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