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Clothes must play a part
To light an eye, to win a heart
They say a gown can almost speak,
If it is chic
Should you select the right effect,
You cannot miss,
You may be sure,
He will tell you this

Lovely to look at,
Delightful to know and heaven to kiss
A combination like this,
Is quite my most impossible scheme come true,
Imagine finding a dream like you
You're lovely to look at,
It's thrilling to hold you terribly tight
For we're together, the moon is new,
And oh, it's lovely to look at you tonight

What appeals to me
Is just your charm and dignity,
Not what you wear,
But just an air, of great repose
You are quite perfect from your head down to your toes
Both night and day,
I am moved to say

Lovely to look at,
Delightful to know and heaven to kiss
A combination like this,
Is quite my most impossible scheme come true,
Imagine finding a dream like you!
You're lovely to look at,
It's thrilling to hold you terribly tight




For we're together, the moon is new,
And oh, it's lovely to look at you tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Lovely to Look At" is a declaration of love expressed through the appreciation of physical appearance. The first verse describes the value of clothing in enhancing beauty and catching others' attention, but it also suggests that the right outfit is nothing without confidence and charm. The second verse reverses this perspective and states that it is not necessary to impress through clothing, as the inherent charm and dignity of the person is what stands out. The chorus then celebrates the woman's beauty and her effect on the singer, emphasizing the joy of being together and the impossibility of finding someone like her.


The song is a musical composition from the Broadway show "Roberta," which premiered in 1933, with lyrics written by Dorothy Fields and music by Jerome Kern. It has been performed by various artists, including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Frank Sinatra. The song was later featured in the 1952 musical film "Lovely to Look At," which starred Red Skelton, Howard Keel, and Kathryn Grayson. The film was a Technicolor remake of the 1935 movie "Roberta."


Line by Line Meaning

Clothes must play a part
Clothing plays a crucial role in making a good impression.


To light an eye, to win a heart
The right clothing can catch someone's attention and win them over.


They say a gown can almost speak,
It's believed that clothing can communicate a lot about a person.


If it is chic
Specifically, if the clothing is fashionable.


Should you select the right effect,
If you choose the right outfit,


You cannot miss,
You can't go wrong.


You may be sure,
You can be certain.


He will tell you this
Your significant other will compliment you on your appearance.


Lovely to look at,
You are visually appealing.


Delightful to know and heaven to kiss
You are not only attractive but also a joy to be around and kiss.


A combination like this,
These qualities together.


Is quite my most impossible scheme come true,
It's like a dream come true for me.


Imagine finding a dream like you
It's amazing to have found someone like you.


You're lovely to look at,
You are visually appealing.


It's thrilling to hold you terribly tight
It's exciting and enjoyable to hold you close.


For we're together, the moon is new,
We are together on a romantic night with a new moon.


And oh, it's lovely to look at you tonight
It's wonderful to be in your presence on this beautiful night.


What appeals to me
What makes me attracted to you.


Is just your charm and dignity,
It's the qualities that make you charming and dignified.


Not what you wear,
It's not specifically about your clothing.


But just an air, of great repose
It's more about your demeanor and sense of peace and tranquility.


You are quite perfect from your head down to your toes
You are perfect in every way.


Both night and day,
Throughout all times.


I am moved to say
I can't help but express my feelings.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JEROME KERN, JIMMY MC HUGH

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