The Way You Look Tonight
Tony Gould 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
These lyrics to Tony Gould's "The Way You Look Tonight" express the singer's sentiments towards someone he loves deeply. The song's first two lines refer to a future scenario where the singer is feeling low and the world seems cold, but even in such a state, the mere thought of his beloved person fills him with a warm glow. This shows that the person is of great importance to him and that just thinking about them can uplift his spirits.
The second stanza describes the person's appearance and how the singer is in awe of their beauty. The warmth of their smile and the softness of their cheeks have captured the singer's heart, and he loves them just as they are in that moment. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that the person's tenderness and laughter are what make them truly special, and he cherishes every aspect of them.
Overall, "The Way You Look Tonight" is a love song that celebrates the beauty of a person inside and out, and how just the thought of them can bring warmth and joy even on the coldest of days. Through its lyrics, the song shows that true love is about accepting and loving someone just as they are and seeing the best in them.
Line by Line Meaning
Some day, when I'm awfully low,
At a point in the future, when I am feeling extremely down,
When the world is cold,
During a time when the world seems unforgiving,
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
I will be comforted by thoughts of you,
And the way you look tonight.
Specifically, the way you look tonight will bring me peace.
Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
You are undeniably beautiful, with a smile that radiates warmth,
And your cheeks so soft,
Your cheeks are incredibly soft to the touch,
There is nothing for me but to love you,
I can't help but love you completely,
And the way you look tonight.
Again, it's the way you look tonight that's especially captivating.
With each word your tenderness grows,
Your tenderness and compassion become more evident with every word you speak,
Tearing my fear apart
Those qualities you possess help to soothe my fears and insecurities,
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
Your infectious laughter, complete with the adorable way your nose crinkles when you do so,
It touches my foolish heart.
All have an undeniable effect on my heart, leaving me foolish and enraptured.
Lovely, never, ever change.
Please, always remain the wonderful person you are,
Keep that breathless charm.
Retain that captivating charm that leaves me breathless,
Won't you please arrange it?
Can you make sure that stays the same, too?
Cause I love you
I'm in love with you, no matter what,
Just the way you look tonight.
And, once again, it's the way you look tonight that is especially captivating.
Mm, mm, mm, mm,
A soft vocalization, indicating the depth of the singer's emotions.
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Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
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