There are multiple artists named Paul Williams;

1) Paul Hamilton Wil… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Paul Williams;

1) Paul Hamilton Williams Jr. (born September 19, 1940) is an American composer, singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for writing popular songs performed by a number of acts in the 1970s, including Three Dog Night's "An Old Fashioned Love Song" and "Out in the Country," Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World," David Bowie's "Fill Your Heart" and the Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun" and "Rainy Days and Mondays."

Williams is also known for his musical contributions to films, including the Academy Award-nominated song "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie, and penning the lyrics to the #1 chart-topping song "Evergreen," the love theme from the Barbra Streisand vehicle A Star Is Born, for which he won a Grammy for Song of the Year and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. He wrote the lyrics to the opening theme for the television show The Love Boat, with music previously composed by Charles Fox, which was originally sung by Jack Jones and, later, by Dionne Warwick.

Williams had a variety of high-profile acting roles, such as "Little Enos Burdette" in the action-comedy Smokey and the Bandit (1977) and the villainous Swan in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974), which Williams also co-scored, receiving an Oscar nomination in the process.

Williams was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Paul Hamilton Williams, an architectural engineer, and his wife, Bertha Mae (née Burnside), a homemaker.

His father died in a car accident in 1953, when Williams was 13 years old, after which Williams grew up living with his aunt. As a result, Williams moved to Long Beach, California with his family and attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School.

One of his brothers was John J. Williams, a NASA rocket scientist, who participated in the Mercury and Apollo programs and was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, their highest honor, in 1969. His other brother was Mentor Williams, a songwriter as well who penned Dobie Gray's 1973 hit "Drift Away".

2) Paul Williams (born August 7, 1992 in Nelson, New Zealand) is a musician, singer, rapper and comedian. He has released three albums - Songs About Girls, Jungle River Adventures, and Surf Music. His music videos often feature other members of the New Zealand comedy scene, include Chris Parker, Rose Matafeo and Brynley Stent. Outside of his music, Paul is best known for being the Taskmaster's Assistant in Taskmaster NZ. His musical influences include Kanye West, The Strokes, Drake, Animal Collective, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Kid Cudi, and MGMT.

3) Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams (July 13, 1915 – September 14, 2002) was an American rhythm and blues bandleader, songwriter and saxophonist. He composed "The Hucklebuck", a twelve-bar blues that also spawned the dance craze of the same name.

4) Paul Williams is a British guitarist and Gospel artist.

5) Paul Williams is a Canadian electronic artist.

Moonlight Becomes You
Paul Williams Lyrics

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Moonlight becomes you
It goes with your hair
You certainly know the right things to wear

Moonlight becomes you
I'm thrilled by the sight
We'll probably get romantic tonight

(Chorus)
All dressed up to go dreamin'
Don't try to tell me I'm wrong
What a night to go dreamin'
Mind if I tag along

(Repeat Chorus)

If I say that I love you
I swear that it's so
It isn't because there's moonlight
Although,moonlight becomes you so

Moonlight beoornes you

Moonlight becomes you
Moonlight becomes you

Overall Meaning

The song Moonlight Becomes You by Paul Williams is a romantic ballad that praises the beauty of the person he is singing to. The first verse speaks about how moonlight suits the subject's hair color and how she has great taste in fashion, showcasing her beauty under the moonlit sky. The second line speaks directly to the subject's allure, the sight of her under moonlight thrilling the singer, and hinting at romance between them.

The chorus is about being dressed up and ready to dream, with the singer asking permission to join in. The lines express fondness and desire for company to share the enchanted night with, all while praising the subject's inherent elegance and how it is accentuated by moonlight. The third verse is a declaration of love, and the singer attests their feelings are genuine, even though the beauty of the moonlight and how it affects the subject is a bonus.

Line by Line Meaning

Moonlight becomes you
The light of the moon enhances your beauty

It goes with your hair
The light of the moon complements the color of your hair

You certainly know the right things to wear
You have an excellent fashion sense

I'm thrilled by the sight
I feel excited and happy when I look at you in the moonlight

We'll probably get romantic tonight
The atmosphere and your beauty make me feel like we may have a romantic evening

All dressed up to go dreamin'
We are dressed up and going out to have a dreamy and romantic time

Don't try to tell me I'm wrong
I am certain that tonight will be magical and you won't convince me otherwise

What a night to go dreamin'
It's a perfect night for us to have a romantic time

Mind if I tag along
Can I come with you? I want to be a part of this magical experience

If I say that I love you
When I say that I love you

I swear that it's so
I am telling the truth about my love for you