The Way You Look Tonight
The Rat Pack 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

Yes, 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

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

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song "The Way You Look Tonight" is a classic love song that captures the essence of true love. The lyrics indicate that the singer is in love with someone who has a beautiful smile that can light up even the darkest of times. The first few lines of the song suggest that the singer might be going through a tough time, but the thought of the person they love is enough to make them feel a sense of warmth and happiness. The lyrics "someday, when I'm awfully low, and the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you" indicates that the love of the person is what keeps the singer going despite the tough times.


As the song progresses, the singer describes the person they love as lovely and beautiful. He is in awe of her beauty and the way she looks at him. The lyrics "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" indicate that the singer is deeply in love and can't help but express his love for her. The song's lyrics also suggest that the person's smile embodies tenderness that could conquer the singer's fear and touch his heart. As the lyrics state that "with each word your tenderness grows, tearing my fear apart, and that smile that wrinkles your nose, touches my foolish heart."


The last few lines of the song encapsulate a sense of admiration and appreciation for the person's beauty and charm, suggesting the singer never wants her to change. The lyrics "lovely, never, never change, keep that breathless charm, won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you, just the way you look tonight" make it clear that the singer loves and accepts the person wholly and never wants her to change.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday, when I'm awfully low
One day, when I am feeling really down


And the world is cold
And the world seems like a cold and lonely place


I will feel a glow just thinking of you
Thoughts of you will bring me happiness and warmth


And the way you look tonight
And the way you look right now, at this very moment


Yes, you're lovely
You are truly beautiful


With your smile so warm, and your cheek so soft
Your smile is so inviting and your cheeks are so soft to the touch


There is nothing for me but to love you
I have no choice but to love you, for you are perfect in my eyes


Just the way you look tonight
Just the way you look at this very moment is exactly how I want to remember you


With each word your tenderness grows
Every word you speak to me shows your kindness and love, which only strengthens my feelings


Tearing my fear apart
Breaking down my walls and shattering any fears or doubts I may have had about love


And that smile that wrinkles your nose
Even the tiny wrinkles on your nose when you smile make your beauty even more captivating


Touches my foolish heart
Those little wrinkles and quirks of yours only make my heart skip a beat in adoration


Lovely, never, never change
You are so lovely just the way you are, please never change who you are


Keep that breathless charm
Please hold on to that intoxicating charm that takes my breath away


Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
Please promise me that you will keep that charm and beauty of yours, because I love you so much


Just the way you look tonight
Just the way you look right now, at this very moment, is how I want to remember you forever




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

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