Where Are You?
Jo Stafford Lyrics
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How dear your tenderly smiling face
Through days all bitter and gray and grim
Through nights when even the stars are dim
How sweet to know my heart can glow
From just the warmth of our first embrace
The world's a lovelier world by far
Through days all bitter and gray and grim
Through nights when even the stars are dim
How sweet to know my heart can glow
From just the warmth of our first embrace
The world's a lovelier world by far
When I remember how sweet you are
The song How Sweet You Are by Jo Stafford, is a heartfelt love ballad which speaks of the depth of love and warmth felt by the singer towards their beloved. The lyrics praise the sweetness and tenderness of the loved one’s smiling face, which has the power to uplift the singer even during the most difficult and dark times. The singer feels that the world is a better place because of their beloved’s presence and the joy that they bring into their life.
The lyrics suggest that just the memory of the loved one's warmth and their first embrace can renew hope and lend a glow to the singer’s heart. The phrase ‘Through days all bitter and gray and grim, through nights when even the stars are dim,’ conveys the idea that the sunshine brought forth by the presence of the loved one can dispel even the longest and darkest nights. The song’s overall message is one of enduring love, sacrifice, and gratitude towards the loved one for the hope, light, and joy that they bring into the singer’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
How sweet you are, how sweet you are
You are an incredibly sweet and kind person and I appreciate you.
How dear your tenderly smiling face
Your smile means so much to me and brings me comfort.
Through days all bitter and gray and grim
Even during the hardest of times, you make everything better.
Through nights when even the stars are dim
Even on the darkest of nights, your presence shines bright.
How sweet to know my heart can glow
I feel so happy and content just being in your presence.
From just the warmth of our first embrace
Even a simple hug from you can make my day.
The world's a lovelier world by far
The world is a much better place with you in it.
When I remember how sweet you are
Thinking of your kindness and sweetness fills me with gratitude and joy.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, FRANK LOESSER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peterfish4016
I love this one by Jo, the melody is so sweet.
@esthercameron2187
This was the B side of "Thank You for Calling" -- my favorite song by Stafford -- good to see it retrieved.
@swingman5635
Love this period for Jo, on Columbia with hubby Paul.They turned out some great stuff,then.
@emilyelizabeth2796
I love your channel!! haven't heard this one before--nice upload, thank you! I actually thought it was going to be the same 'Where Are You' song that Mel Tormé recorded in the early 50's: 'where are you / where have you gone without me / I thought you cared about me' but both are lovely and a little sad
@Croonr1
+Emily Elizabeth Thank you!