The Way You Look Tonight
Roger Williams His Piano And Orchestra Lyrics


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Someday, when I'm awfully low
And 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 cheek so soft
There is nothing for me but to love you
Just the way you look tonight

With each word your tenderness grows
Tearing my fear apart
And that smile that wrinkles your nose
Touches my foolish heart

Sweetheart, never, never change
Keep that breathless charm
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
And the way you look tonight

Oh, but you're lovely
With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
There is nothing for me but to love you
Just the way you look tonight





Just the way you look tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Way You Look Tonight" by Roger Williams His Piano And Orchestra convey a deep and enduring love for someone. The opening lines suggest that the singer imagines a future scenario where they are feeling down and the world seems cold, but just the thought of their loved one brings them warmth and a sense of comfort. The mention of a "glow" indicates a feeling of happiness and contentment that arises from thinking about this person and their presence in their life.


The lyrics go on to describe the physical beauty of this person, emphasizing their lovely smile and soft cheeks. The singer expresses that there is nothing else for them but to love this person, suggesting a deep and profound affection that seems to transcend any flaws or imperfections. The tenderness and affection continuously grow with each word from this person, breaking down the singer's fears and touching their heart.


The chorus of the song further emphasizes the adoration for this person, with the request for them to never change and to keep their charming and breathless qualities. The singer pleads for this person to arrange their love, indicating a desire for their love to be reciprocated. The phrase "just the way you look tonight" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the idea that the physical appearance of this person has a powerful impact on the singer's emotions and overall perception of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday, when I'm awfully low
At some point in the future, when I am feeling extremely down


And the world is cold
And the environment around me feels uninviting and heartless


I will feel a glow just thinking of you
I will experience a radiant warmth simply by thoughts of you


And the way you look tonight
And the captivating image of you in the present moment


Oh, but you're lovely
Oh, but you are incredibly beautiful


With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
With your genuinely affectionate smile and your tenderly gentle cheek


There is nothing for me but to love you
I am left with no choice but to adore you completely


Just the way you look tonight
Precisely in the manner that you present yourself this evening


With each word your tenderness grows
Through every word uttered, your kindness and affection intensify


Tearing my fear apart
Causing my fears to disintegrate and be vanquished


And that smile that wrinkles your nose
And that smile which results in delightful wrinkles on your nose


Touches my foolish heart
Touches and affects my naive and vulnerable heart


Sweetheart, never, never change
Dearest, please never alter or transform yourself


Keep that breathless charm
Maintain that captivating and awe-inspiring allure


Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
Would you kindly ensure it stays this way, because I love you deeply


And the way you look tonight
And the enchanting appearance you possess at this very moment


Oh, but you're lovely
Oh, but you are incredibly beautiful


With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
With your genuinely affectionate smile and your tenderly gentle cheek


There is nothing for me but to love you
I am left with no choice but to adore you completely


Just the way you look tonight
Precisely in the manner that you present yourself this evening




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern

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