From an early age, Matt Dusk wanted to become a performer. At the age of seven, he was accepted into the St. Michael's Choir School, where he remained for eleven years. Originally Dusk performed opera and classical music but after hearing a couple Tony Bennett and Sarah Vaughan records at the age of 17 he began to change his musical style and direction. In 1998 he won the top spot in the Canadian National Exhibition Rising Star Competition, beating out 654 contestants. However, Dusk was on a path to take over the family business, and in 1998 went to Toronto's York University to study economics. After spending a year in the economics department, Dusk could not forget his passion for music and in 1999 changed programs to study for a BFA in music, where his emphasis was squarely on jazz and popular music. He studied jazz theory with John Gittins, jazz vocal with Bob Fenton, and attended a masterclass with Oscar Peterson. Dusk was also awarded the university’s Oscar Peterson Scholarship and in 2002 graduated with an honors degree in music.
Before Dusk had secured a major record deal, he recorded four independent CDs (The Way It Is being the only one re-released thusfar) and many of his songs became popular on MP3 websites. In March 2003 he signed a major record deal with Decca Records. In 2004 Dusk was invited to the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas to perform as in-house entertainer throughout the filming of the hit reality TV show on FOX, "The Casino".
His debut album "Two Shots" was released on June 5, 2004. The album produced the hit single, "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad" which was written by Bono and The Edge from the Irish rock band U2. Dusk followed up his debut album with a holiday album entitled "Peace On Earth" which was released November 30, 2005.
In January 2006 Dusk travelled to Los Angeles to record his next album Back In Town at Capitol Records fabled Studio A. Here, Dusk recorded with a 58 piece orchestra. Back In Town features a mix of jazz standards and originals, and was released in June of 2006. As a promotion, Matt included personally signed liner notes with every pre-ordered copy of this album.
The Way You Look Tonight
Matt Dusk Lyrics
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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,
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.
The lyrics of Matt Dusk's song, The Way You Look Tonight, express a profound sense of appreciation for someone special. The song begins with a melancholic note, with the singer proclaiming that someday when he feels low and the world is cold around him, he will feel a glow just thinking of the person he is addressing the song to. Even though the world is cold, this person's memory will act as a source of warmth and comfort for the singer.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the person's loveliness, with her warm smile and soft cheeks. He notes that there is nothing for him but to love her, and he is moved by her tenderness, which helps to overcome his fears. The singer also remarks on the way the person's laugh wrinkles her nose, which touches his "foolish heart." The song concludes with the singer appealing to the person to never change their charm, as he loves them just the way they look tonight.
Overall, the lyrics of The Way You Look Tonight are evocative and tender, capturing the beauty and power of love in a gentle way. The song is a tribute to the enduring power of human connection and the ability of love to inspire us, even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Some day, when I'm awfully low,
I long for the day when I'm feeling low, lonely, or sad.
When the world is cold,
When everything in the world seems harsh and uninviting.
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
The mere thought of you fills me with warmth and comfort.
And the way you look tonight.
The memory of how stunning you look tonight will remain with me forever.
Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
You are incredibly beautiful, and your smiled fills me with joy and contentment.
And your cheeks so soft,
Your velvety cheeks are delightful to the touch.
There is nothing for me but to love you,
There is no other option for me but to love you.
And the way you look tonight.
The vision of you looking so magnificent tonight is something I will always cherish.
With each word your tenderness grows,
Every time you speak, your kindness and compassion seem to increase.
Tearing my fear apart
You effortlessly make my worries and anxieties disappear.
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
Your contagious laughter, that causes your nose to crinkle, brings me immeasurable joy.
It touches my foolish heart.
Your laughter has a way of melting away any hardness in my heart.
Lovely never, ever change.
Please never change, because you are perfect just the way you are.
Keep that breathless charm.
Hold onto that trait of yours that leaves me speechless and enchanted.
Won't you please arrange it
Can you please keep it this way?
'cause I love you just the way you look tonight.
I adore you just the way you are, especially tonight.
Mm, mm, mm, mm,
An expression of contentment and joy.
Just the way you look to-night.
Just remembering your appearance tonight fills me with happiness.
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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
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