Kris debuted his first full-length CD, "Brand New Shoes", in September 2007. The album spotlights his musical capabilities in songwriting, guitar, piano and vocals. Kris is known for his laid-back and unassuming personality, yet his music is full of depth, energy and soul.
Some of his influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Matchbox 20, and John Legend.
On 20 May 2009, Kris Allen was crowned the champion of American Idol 2009. After American Idol he released his major-label eponymous album debut. Since then he has released three studio albums "Thank You Camellia" in 2012, "Horizons" in 2014, "Letting You In" in 2016 and one Christmas album titled "Somethin' About Christmas" also in 2016. In 2019 he released a compilation album titled "10" in ten year anniversary since album "Kris Allen" came out in 2009. His latest releases are four new singles in 2021.
The Way You Look Tonight
Kris Allen Lyrics
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When the world is cold
Someday, when I'm awfully low
And the way you look tonight
You're lovely, with your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft
And the way you look tonight
With each word your tenderness grows
There is nothing for me but to love you
And that laugh, that wrinkles your nose
Tearing my fears apart
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
With each word your tenderness grows
Tearing my fears apart
It touches my foolish heart
And that laugh, that wrinkles your nose
Lovely, don't you ever change
Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please arrange it?
'Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight
Tonight
The lyrics to Kris Allen's song The Way You Look Tonight describe a person's love for their significant other and how they feel when they think about them. The song talks about how the person feels a glow just thinking about their loved one, especially when the world is cold. The lyrics express the hope that someday when they're feeling low, they will be able to remember the way their partner looks and it will make them feel better.
The song continues to describe the physical attributes of the person the singer loves, mentioning how lovely they are with a warm smile and soft cheeks. It also talks about how their partner's tenderness grows with each word they say, and how their laughter and silly facial expressions tear the singer's fears apart and touch their foolish heart.
The lyrics express the desire for their partner to never change and to keep their breathless charm just the way it is. The singer loves them just the way they look tonight, and that feeling is captured beautifully in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
You bring warmth to my heart even when you're not here
When the world is cold
You are my source of comfort during hard times
Someday, when I'm awfully low
I know you will be there for me when I'm feeling down
And the way you look tonight
Your beauty is captivating, especially in this moment
You're lovely, with your smile so warm
Your smile is one of the many things that make you beautiful and charming
And your cheeks so soft
Your soft cheeks add to your physical beauty
With each word your tenderness grows
Your words and actions showcase your tender and caring personality
There is nothing for me but to love you
I cannot help but love you because of who you are
And that laugh, that wrinkles your nose
Your laugh and the way you scrunch your nose is endearing and adds to your charm
Tearing my fears apart
Just being with you alone makes me feel safe and at ease
It touches my foolish heart
You have a special place in my heart that no one else can touch
Lovely, never ever change
You are perfect just the way you are and there is no need for you to change
Keep that breathless charm
Your captivating charm is one of your many strengths
Won't you please arrange it?
I hope you'll consider staying this way forever
'Cause I love you
You mean everything to me and I love you for who you are
Just the way you look tonight
You are beautiful and captivating, just as you are in this moment
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jay
I love Kris just as much as Adam. They both are incredible in their own ways. <3 Kris did a beautiful job with this song. Great work, as always! :)
Landa Vanz
Thank you Kris for this beautiful rendition.
Savah Glang
Love it 🎶
aabrusseau
I remember when Kris Allen sang this on American Idol...he won it for me that day. My favorite song in the world, sang so beautifully! Another rendition I just have to have, along with Michael Buble's, Maroon 5's, and Frank Sinatra's, to name a few.
kalene k
he sounds amazing!! as usual!! :)
Huyen Nguyen
Kris, your voice is so emotional and I love it!
krismickey1
Goosebumps! Beautiful!
oktoberskies
This is so beautiful! <333
The Water Empress
i love his voice
joetheazl
listenin to this literally gave me chills! hes my inspiration now :DD