Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
The Way You Look Tonight
Perry Como 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!
Oh . . . but 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
touches my foolish heart!
Lovely . . . never, never change
keep that breathless charm
won't you please arrange it
'cause I love you
just the way you look tonight!
. . . just the way you look
tonight!
Music by Jerome Kern
with lyrics Dorothy Fields
The lyrics to Perry Como's "The Way You Look Tonight" exudes a feeling of love and admiration towards a person. The first two lines of the song suggest a possible low point in the future where the world is cold and the singer is low, but the presence of the person he loves brings him light in those dark moments. The next set of lyrics talks about the physical beauty of the person that the singer loves- the warm and lovely smile, the soft cheeks. These features captivate the singer and he is certain that he loves the person just the way they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday . . . when I'm awfully low
At some point...when I'm feeling really down
when the world is cold
when the world seems harsh and unforgiving
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
I will have a warm feeling because of you
and the way you look tonight!
specifically, because of the way you appear at this moment in time!
Oh . . . but you're lovely
Oh, you are quite beautiful
with your smile so warm and your cheeks so soft
with your friendly smile and your gentle cheeks
there is nothing for me but to love you
there is no option except for me to love you
just the way you look tonight!
just the way you appear in this particular moment in time!
With each word your tenderness grows
As you speak kindly to me, your affection for me grows
tearing my fear apart
helping me become less scared
and that laugh that wrinkles your nose
that laugh that causes little wrinkles on your nose
touches my foolish heart!
causes an effect in my heart that makes me seem foolish
Lovely . . . never, never change
Beautiful... stay that way and never change who you are
keep that breathless charm
maintain that captivating quality you have
won't you please arrange it
Would you please keep it exactly the same?
'cause I love you just the way you look tonight!
Because I love you just as you appear in this particular moment in time!
. . . just the way you look
...specifically how you're appearing right now
tonight!
at this moment in time, tonight!
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.