The Look of Love
Nina Simone Lyrics
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Is in your eyes
A look your smile can't
disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more than
Just words could every say
Well it takes my breath away
[Chorus]
I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
You've got the look of love
It's on your face
A look that time can't erase
Baby be mine, tonight
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lovers vow
And seal it with a kiss
[Chorus]
Don't ever go
Don't ever go
I love you so
The look of love
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lover's vow
And baby we'll seal it with a kiss
[Chorus]
Nina Simone's song The Look of Love is a beautiful ballad about discovering and falling in love with someone. The beginning of the lyrics start off describing the look of love in someone's eyes that cannot be hidden by their smile. This look of love speaks volumes more than words ever could and even takes the singer's breath away. The chorus emphasizes the singer's eagerness to finally hold and love the person they have been waiting for.
The second verse echoes the same sentiment as the first but goes a step further, with the singer wanting to seal the love with a vow and a kiss. Throughout the song, the underlying theme is one of having found someone who is special and wanting to hold onto that person forever. The words express deep feelings of desire, longing, and commitment. The melody of the song, along with Simone's soulful delivery, elevates the lyrics to a poignant celebration of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
The look of love
The expression of love through physical appearance
Is in your eyes
It's something that can be seen and felt through the eyes
A look your smile can't disguise
It's a genuine feeling that can't be hidden by a mere smile
Is saying so much more than
It speaks volumes beyond
Just words could every say
Any verbal expression could convey
And what my heart has heard
What the heart has sensed
Well it takes my breath away
It's so overwhelming, it leaves me breathless
I can hardly wait to hold you
I'm eagerly anticipating to embrace you
Feel my arms around you
Enjoy the physical closeness with you
How long I have waited
I've been anticipating this for an extended period of time
Waited just to love you
I've been patiently waiting to express my affection for you
Now that I have found you
Since I've discovered you
You've got the look of love
You're emanating the expression of love
It's on your face
It's evident on your countenance
A look that time can't erase
It's an enduring expression that won't fade away
Baby be mine, tonight
Be my partner tonight
Let this be just the start of
Let this be the beginning of
So many nights like this
Numerous nights of this nature
Let's take a lovers vow
Let's make a promise of love
And seal it with a kiss
And show our love through a kiss
Don't ever go
Please don't leave me
I love you so
I love you deeply
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition
The look of love
Is in your eyes
The look your smile can't disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more
Than these words could ever say
And what my heart has heard,
Well, it takes my breath away.
I can hardly wait to hold you,
Feel my arms around you.
How long I have waited,
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
You've got the look of love
It's on your face
A look that time can't erase.
Be mine tonight
Let this be just the start
Of so many nights like this
Lets take a lovers vow
And then seal it with a kiss.
I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you,
How long I have waited,
Waited just to hold you,
Now that I have found you,
Don't ever go,
I love you so.
@user-nk8cb6tc7q
The look of love
Is in your eyes
A look your smile can't
disguise
The look of love
Is saying so much more than
Just words could every say
And what my heart has heard
Well it takes my breath away
I can hardly wait to hold you
Feel my arms around you
How long I have waited
Waited just to love you
Now that I have found you
You've got the look of love
It's on your face
A look that time can't erase
Baby be mine, tonight
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lovers vow
And seal it with a kiss
Don't ever go
Don't ever go
I love you so
The look of love
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let's take a lover's vow
And baby we'll seal it with a kiss
@ssgoku411
Going through a rough ROUGH break up and my fucking god does this song make me cry like no other. Wishing strength and healing towards anyone going through it rn and hopefully future me can see this comment some day and realize I made it out the other side
@barbsmyers
I wish you strength. Shower yourself with love, respect and self-appreciation and move from that space, always. All experiences belong to our human lives, embrace them and build yourself more loving, more patient and more joyous than ever before. It is possible! xxx
@ssgoku411
@@barbsmyers thats very kind of you, thanks so much! completely forgot about this comment I left almost a year ago. Things still aren't great but i'm in a much better headspace now than I was then. Thanks again for your kind words and heres hoping to continued healing in the future!
@barbsmyers
I am glad to hear that you are @@ssgoku411 , its a process as you know. It took me years to find myself after a rough stuff like that...but it turned out to be a blessing at the end. It gave me much opportunity for growth. You must find a way to profit out of difficult times! That is one of the biggest takeaways EVER. I remind myself daily that difficulties offer room for growth and resilience! :) That's a powerful place to be, don't you all think? xxx
@inthepinkconsultingboutique
I thought I couldn't love anyone's version more than Anita Baker's but WOW JUSSST WOW
@gregwesley5168
Nina can sing me to sleep. I really adore her love songs. Greg Wesley 2020 Detroit.
@edwardmokoena5998
She's good
@fhollandguy
The best talent of all times. What a great talent. Praise the Universe.
@OriginalMan_
This is my favorite Nina Simone song❤️
@ninapowell2012
My Shero!😊... Rest easy Queen 💕👑