The Way You Look Tonight
George Shearing & Mel Torme 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
The lyrics of George Shearing & Mel Torme's song 'The Way You Look Tonight" are a beautiful expression of love and admiration. The song suggests that the singer will always remember the person they love and how they make them feel, even when they're feeling low and the world is cold. It's almost like the person they love is a source of warmth and comfort that brightens their life just by their mere existence. The admiration continues as the singer describes the physical beauty of their love interest - their warm smile and soft cheek. The singer explains that they can't help but love the person just the way they are and wouldn't want them to ever change.
The chorus then describes how every word from the person's mouth adds to their tenderness, easing the singer's fears, and how even the little wrinkle on their nose when they smile has the power to touch the singer's foolish heart. Overall, the lyrics of 'The Way You Look Tonight" are a testament to the power of love and how it can change one's life for the better. It's a reminder that sometimes all it takes is the presence of the person you love to make the world a little better.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday, when I'm awfully low
At some point in the future, when I am feeling very down
And the world is cold
And the people around me are not warm or friendly
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
I will feel warmth and happiness, even if I just think of you
And the way you look tonight
And how beautiful you are at this moment
Yes, you're lovely
Yes, you are incredibly attractive
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
Your smile makes me happy and your face is incredibly smooth
There is nothing for me but to love you
All I can do is love you, because you are so wonderful
Just the way you look tonight
Exactly as you appear at this moment
With each word your tenderness grows
Every time you speak, your kindness and love become more evident
Tearing my fear apart
Making my anxieties disappear
And that smile that wrinkles your nose
And that grin that causes your nose to crinkle up
Touches my foolish heart
Touches my heart, even if it may not always make the most sense
Lovely, never, never change
You are delightful just as you are, and don't ever change
Keep that breathless charm
Hang on to that charm that takes my breath away
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
Could you please make it so that you stay with me, because I love you
Just the way you look tonight
Just as you appear at this moment
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
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@neilcroonM3
Probably the best technically gifted singer of all
@frankmartinez2655
This song won the academy award in 1936 movie..and yet high on jazz must play song..
@majorbarbara1
64 years old here! What an inspiration to older singers! I love how he takes a simple straight forward song and plays with it! Shearing's solo is just lovely.
@neilcroonM3
Giving me hope as a 61 year old !
@janetsmith4650
Torme/Shearing. Lived the life they were born to live!!!
@eatallnowsavenone4later342
Such a wonderful gift!!
@charlesbarry6730
Two departed jazz legends.
@mariahyman2025
Amazing. Miss you Mr Torme
@janeshelvock1631
Sublime talent..❤️
@isabellefrost5872
Outstanding and missing him awfully !!!