The Way You Look Tonight
Jaguars Lyrics


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Some day, when I'm awfully low,
When 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 cheeks so soft,
There is nothing for me but to love you,
And the way you look tonight.

With each word your tenderness grows,
Tearing my fear apart...
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
It touches my foolish heart.

Lovely ... Never, ever change.
Keep that breathless charm.
Won't you please arrange it ?
'Cause I love you ... Just the way you look tonight.





Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm,
Just the way you look to-night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jaguar's song, "The Way you Look Tonight," were likely inspired by a deep and enduring love for someone special. The first stanza hints at the possibility of a time when the author might feel low or the world might be cold, but the mere thought of their beloved partner would uplift them, thanks to the way they look tonight. The following stanza describes the stunning beauty of the recipient of the author's affection with her warm smile and soft cheeks. The words suggest an intense feeling of admiration and love for the person so much that there is nothing else the author can do but love them.


The next two stanzas highlight the growth of their love and the partner's influence in tearing the author's fears apart. The author cherishes the partner's distinctive laugh and the wrinkles on their nose, which the author affirms touches their foolish heart. The last stanza expresses the author's plea for the partner never, ever to change and requests them to keep the charm that leaves the author breathless. The composition concludes with a sweet expression of how much the author loves the partner just the way they look tonight.


Line by Line Meaning

Some day, when I'm awfully low,
There might come a day when I am extremely sad,


When the world is cold,
When the rest of the world seems unfeeling and uncaring,


I will feel a glow just thinking of you...
The thought of you will bring warmth and happiness to my heart,


And the way you look tonight.
Especially the way you appear tonight.


Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
You are absolutely gorgeous with your welcoming and warm smile


And your cheeks so soft,
Not to mention your soft and gentle cheeks


There is nothing for me but to love you,
I cannot help but love you


And the way you look tonight.
Especially the way you appear tonight.


With each word your tenderness grows,
Every time you speak, your kindness and compassion seems to increase


Tearing my fears apart...
It feels as though you are breaking down all of my doubts and worries


And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
Even the way you giggle and wrinkle your nose is adorable


It touches my foolish heart.
It warms my heart in a way that seems almost foolish


Lovely ... Never, ever change.
You are perfect just the way you are, please never change


Keep that breathless charm.
Stay just as captivating as you are, leaving people breathless


Won't you please arrange it?
Please, can you continue to captivate me


'Cause I love you ... Just the way you look tonight.
Because I love you just the way you are appearing tonight


Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm,
Humming of approval to signify joy and affection


Just the way you look to-night.
Only tonight and exactly how you look now




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern

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@FishBait-ug6ek

I was born in 1954. It doesn't matter. Thanks for this gem!

@waltersivigny4973

I am 77, a greaser from Queens NYC. I soon get a chance to dance to this with my granddaughter at her wedding. Can it get any better.

@oczakwc9398

No.

@andraegarcia5104

Cholo here

@jimmogirl

Very Awesome💙🙏

@walterellman3246

Beautiful Song! Jesus Loves You My Dear Friends! God Bless You Always! John 3:16

@jb-rj4bi

Beautiful smooth voice. That song was made for him.😊

@denniselber9195

Beautiful lyrics. Nice lead and harmony.

@lorenchaney8713

Thats my father "Sunny Herman Chaney" singing...BUTTER!!!!

@rhannibal66

+loren chaney you must be a GOOD LOOKIN Girl! :-) you're dad is AWESOME ... I can't tell you how much joy this song has brought to my life over many, many decades! Thank him for me!

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