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Tonight
The Dave Brubeck Quartet 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.
Yes 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,
It touches my foolish heart.
Lovely, never, ever change.
Keep that breathless charm.
Won't you please arrange it?
Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight.
Mm, mm, mm, mm,
Just the way you look tonight
The lyrics to "The Way You Look Tonight" by The Dave Brubeck Quartet express a deep and enduring love for someone. The singer describes a moment when they are feeling low and the world seems cold, but they find solace in the thought of their loved one. This person brings them a sense of warmth and happiness just by thinking about them and recalling the way they look.
As the lyrics continue, the singer praises the physical and emotional attributes of their loved one. They describe their smile as warm and their cheeks as soft, emphasizing the love and admiration they feel. There is an overwhelming sense that there is nothing else in the world but to love this person and appreciate the way they look.
The singer then goes on to describe the impact their loved one has on them. Each word spoken by their partner increases their tenderness and breaks down their fears. Even the sound of their partner's laughter, which wrinkles their nose, manages to touch the singer's heart deeply. The lyrics then close with a plea to their loved one to never change, to keep their charm intact. The singer expresses their unconditional love and appreciation by stating that they love the person just the way they look tonight.
"The Way You Look Tonight" is a beautiful and timeless love song that captures the essence of love and admiration for someone's physical and emotional qualities. The lyrics celebrate the power of love to uplift one's spirit and transform a cold and lonely world into one full of warmth and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Some day, when I'm awfully low
At some point in the future, when I am feeling extremely down
When the world is cold
During a time when the world feels harsh and unwelcoming
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
I will experience a warm and comforting feeling when I think about you
And the way you look tonight
Specifically, the way you appear at this moment
Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
Indeed, you are beautiful, and your smile exudes a comforting warmth
And your cheeks so soft
Additionally, your cheeks possess a delightful softness
There is nothing for me but to love you
For me, there is no other choice but to deeply love and appreciate you
And the way you look tonight
Especially, the appearance you have at this particular moment
With each word your tenderness grows
With every word you speak, your kindness and affection intensify
Tearing my fear apart
Actively dismantling my anxieties and worries
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose
Furthermore, your laughter that causes your nose to crinkle
It touches my foolish heart
It profoundly affects and moves my naive and vulnerable heart
Lovely, never, ever change
You are truly beautiful, and I hope you never alter who you are
Keep that breathless charm
Maintain that captivating and enchanting allure
Won't you please arrange it?
I kindly request that you make it happen
Cause I love you
Because I have a deep and affectionate love for you
Just the way you look tonight
Precisely in the manner you appear at this moment
Mm, mm, mm, mm
Vocalizations expressing a nonverbal response
Just the way you look tonight
Indeed, the exact way you appear at this specific time
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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
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