The Look Of Love
Johnny Mathis Lyrics


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I have wished before
I shall wish no more

Love, look away
Love, look away from me
Fly when you pass my door
Fly and get lost at sea
Call it a day
Love, let us say we're through
No good are you for me
No good am I for you

Wanting you so, I try too much
After you go, I cry too much

Love, look away
Lonely though I may be
Leave me and set me free
Look away, look away, look away from me





Look away, look away, look away from me

Overall Meaning

In Johnny Mathis's song "The Look Of Love," the lyrics describe the intense feelings of love and longing for someone that are conveyed through a look in their eyes. The first verse speaks of this look of love being present in the person's eyes, even though they may try to hide it with a smile. The second verse speaks to the power of this look of love, which conveys more than words could ever express, and how it takes the singer's breath away.


The chorus expresses the singer's desire to hold the person, after waiting for so long to finally love them. The second verse is repeated later in the song, emphasizing the power of the look of love to make the singer never want to let go. The last verse emphasizes the importance of cherishing these moments and making a vow to love and seal it with a kiss.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Look Of Love" speak to the intense emotions of falling in love and how a simple look or expression can have a profound impact on someone.


Line by Line Meaning

The look of love
The expression of affection and warmth


Is in your eyes
Can be seen through the shining of your eyes


A look your smile can't disguise
Even if you try to hide it with a smile, the look of love is still apparent


The look of love
An expression of feelings beyond words


Is saying so much more than
Conveys a deeper meaning than


Just words could every say
What cannot be expressed through words


And what my heart has heard
What my feelings have revealed


Well it takes my breath away
It leaves me spellbound


I can hardly wait to hold you
Eagerly waiting for a warm embrace


Feel my arms around you
To hold you tight in a loving embrace


How long I have waited
The anticipation has been long


Waited just to love you
Longing to express love


Now that I have found you
Having finally found true love


You've got the look of love
The expression of love on your face


It's on your face
Clearly visible on your face


A look that time can't erase
A memory that will last forever


Baby be mine, tonight
Asking to be loved back


Let this be just the start of
Let this night be just the beginning of


So many nights like this
Nights filled with love and romance


Let's take a lovers vow
To make a promise of love


And seal it with a kiss
And make it official with a kiss


Don't ever go
Don't ever leave


I love you so
Expressing unconditional love


The look of love
The expression of true love




Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS

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