The Way You Look Tonight
Little Big Band 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 tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Little Big Band’s song “The Way You Look Tonight” convey a deep sense of affection and devotion towards a significant other. The opening lines “Some day, when I'm awfully low, When the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you” suggest the singer is going through a difficult time and that the thought of their partner brings them comfort and warmth. The following lines “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” exude admiration for the uniqueness of the partner, emphasizing a deep love beyond mere physical attraction.


The second verse goes on to describe the tenderness and gentleness of the partner which only grows with each spoken word. The singer confesses the power the partner’s laughter has over their heart, bringing joy and a sense of foolishness. The final lines of the song “Lovely, never, ever change. Keep that breathless charm. Won't you please arrange it? ‘Cause I love you, Just the way you look tonight” display a plea to the partner to never change and that the singer loves them just as they are - emphasizing the beauty of personality, not just looks.


Overall, “The Way You Look Tonight” is a powerful declaration of love in the face of adversity, and encourages listeners to appreciate the unique qualities their significant others bring to the table.


Line by Line Meaning

Some day, when I'm awfully low,
In times of sadness or depression, I have faith that I can find comfort in thinking of you.


When the world is cold,
When the universe feels inhospitably bleak and unfeeling,


I will feel a glow just thinking of you
The mere thought of you will radiate a sense of warmth and hope within me.


And the way you look tonight.
My fond memories of your current appearance will be part of that uplifting feeling.


Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
Your enchanting smile exudes an irresistible warmth that stirs my affections.


And your cheeks so soft,
The tenderness and softness in your face elicit a strong sense of tenderness in me.


There is nothing for me but to love you,
Your beauty and character are for me alone to cherish and love.


And the way you look tonight.
Specifically, your appearance at this moment inspires those loving feelings.


With each word your tenderness grows,
Every expression of affection and kindness on your part causes my own heart to swell with tenderness.


Tearing my fear apart
In fact, your tenderness or charm has the power to dissolve my anxiety and apprehension.


And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
The unselfconscious joy that animates your laughter is endearing beyond words.


It touches my foolish heart.
This effortless display of your character moves and touches me deeply, even to the point of feeling foolishly vulnerable.


Lovely, never, ever change.
Your authenticity and charm are perfect just as they are, and I would never ask for them to be different.


Keep that breathless charm.
In fact, I cherish and want you to maintain that quality that so takes my breath away.


Won't you please arrange it?
This makes me request a favor of you, in hoping that you will maintain this captivating allure that you possess.


Cause I love you
Of course, it is my love for you that compels me to ask.


Just the way you look tonight.
In particular, I desire for you to remain as you are tonight, enchanting and irresistible as ever.




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

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