Mathis, Johnny - Looking At You Lyrics






I look at you and I say to myself
"What more could I want, if I had you?"
But I wouldn't dare to speak it out loud
I stand and I stare, my head in a cloud

I look at you and I say to my heart
"What chance would I have? Why let the fire start?"
I long to know the thrill of your sweet embrace
Yet when we're face to face, I just look at you

I long to know the thrill of your sweet embrace
Yet when we're face to face, I just look at you





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  1. R.... R....

    Why is it that glow in your face shines like a star on my gaze.. Your eyes your soulful eyes I longed to see every minute.. Hmn

  2. R.... R....

    The mere looking on each others eye sparks the whele thing within you bec of so much love felt.. .

  3. R.... R....

    So I say what chance could we have now that wanting each others closeness is far fetched..??? Just come closer to my heart and stay.. Bye..

  4. R.... R....

    I knew this one singer with melancholic voice on my younger brother days but I only get to love his voice until I've met someone that made my life enthralling to love again and let me feel what love is all about,, one love of my life,, love that I'll cherish in my lifetime. after decades

  5. R.... R....

    I am loving him for months in minds thoughts and feelings.. Hoping he is really the same until we're face to face.

  6. R.... R....

    I just woke up feeling so enchanted with his music,, good morning my dearest.

  7. R.... R....

    Am really missing.... U

  8. R.... R....

    Romantic every minute and every second,, it just keep me sigh..evertime.

  9. R.... R....

    Every song there at, my aching heart let you feel the spark written in every word I wrote..

  10. b.... n....

    Wink winkwink wink!!! 😜

  11. b.... n....

    RMRY... I just LOOK AT YOU.... Every 30mins...😀👀👀👀And I'm happy.. 🤣

  12. b.... n....

    Beautiful! Thanks JM... My fav. 😍

  13. R.... R....

    You know how I love n miss you,,, you knew it all along,, you're one person I can't live without,,,, so how could I ever forget Us... You're you for me,, the only one.. I know. ATT

  14. R.... R....

    Ohh God mere THOUGHT of you made me c r y, , why are these.. Feels... . Why God.. made me feel deeper of sighs,, it trembles me so.. And the fears..... Sets in cuz I don't wanna lose this feelings. This love you're sharing it with me. Ssoooo so divine... And wonderful if its a dream I don't wanna wake up..... Let us stay for the rest of our lives... Unmindful of things around... US..

  15. R.... R....

    How could we,,? The look that can melt every gaze,, the smiles. that launch a thousand ship,, the silence that can fill every emptiness in me,, says so much of your tenderness and caresses. The love that makes everyone tickle pink of envy, leads me to love much more. You..

  16. R.... R....

    Songs made me misses every you. Enchanting,, thrills every core of my existence..

  17. A.... S....

    I never get tired listening to Johnny, actually he is all I listen to.

  18. R.... R....

    How could ii ever. Forget you,,?

  19. R.... R....

    Eyes speak so much of you,, louder than voice,, than action!

  20. R.... R....

    Just what do you think you're doing??? Hmn, who is?

  21. R.... S....

    Absolutely the best.....ever..met him and saw him in concert.
    PERFECT.....

  22. L.... J....

    On the first Sunday of each new month beginning at 2PM eastern time I play an all-Johnny Music program. Please help me to spread this news. www.oshawarocks.com

  23. D.... B....

    NO ONE LIKE THIS AMAZING LEGEND!

  24. F.... b....

    MET HIM,TALK'ED WITH HIM,IN SAN DIEGO CA.WATCHED HIM SING,AND GOT MY PITCHER TAKIN WITH HIM,AND HE IS JUST A NORMAL GUY,AND I WAS SURPRIZED HE TALK'S TO EVERYBODY ,AND SO FRIENDLY..5 STAR SINGER,MABY 6,..

  25. B.... ....

    WOW... NEVER HEARD THIS ONE!!!

  26. S.... F....

    I looooong to know.....
    Gets me every time

  27. B.... J....

    This is so pretty....Johnny Mathis has a voice like no other.......love this song.

  28. S.... M....

    This man is so awesome. I have loved him for over 40 years. Have so many 78s from the 70s+

  29. g.... ....

    Love this song

  30. J.... O....

    MY FIRST LOVE!

  31. E.... ....

    I have been listening for 50 years as well. He still makes an evening romantic

  32. T.... D....

    I’ve been a fan of this man’s beautiful voice since I first heard it in the mid-50s. Johnny Mathis has a sublime voice and I’ll never tire of his magnificent phrasing. This song makes me very melancholic. Truly beautiful. :-)

  33. c.... j....

    Any song he sing means love. Enjoyed him at the Copa Cabans in 1963 for my birthday. Wow. I still listen to his music to date.....

  34. b.... b....

    A beautiful voice like velvet I love the man xxx

  35. G.... W....

    Dear ReadMeReadYou:  Jessie Mae Robinson was the co-writer of this lovely song.  Though you' like to know.

  36. G.... W....

    Back again.  Having a bout of melancholia, and this is a perfect song for that.

    G.... W....

    Amen to the trillionth power!!!

    G.... W....

    And in November 2017 I am feeling the same. Such beautiful songs,I think I am his #1 fan...........

  37. R.... G....

    You just can't beat this by Johnny.

  38. C.... H....

    How beautiful is this? There is no one like him.

    C.... H....

    mary Eskdale i have always loved Johnny Mathis i have most of his records i am now 86 years of age and still love him especialy when he sings what will my Mary say i feel him singing to me





    God Bless JohnnyXxxx

  39. B.... M....

    To young people: Please play this song and other Johnny Mathis songs while you are sitting down relaxing. It will make you feel romantic, not keyed up like the rap stuff.

  40. s.... ....

    I am 48 and have been listening to Jonny Mathis since I was 13. Back when I graduated my parents did not have much money but they bought be his greatest hits albums. It is a several record set. He has the smoothest voice!!! My fav singer ever. I have trouble finding guitar chords to this song and a few other of my favorites. But this song is my very favorite by him!!!!!!!!

    s.... ....

    I'm 72 and have listened to since age 9.

  41. s.... s....

    Thanks for the info above.

  42. L.... R....

    what did we do i will be sorry till i die

    L.... R....

    Lots of having to
    "read between the
    lines" here! (On
    that subject, a great song to Google is Billy Parker on READ
    BETWEEN THE LINES.)

  43. L.... R....

    i still fell youn and  we cant it back the love we had youn love

  44. C.... B....

    I've just ordered 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' CD with 'I Look at You' on it.

    C.... B....

    Purchasing any Mathis album or
    CD is a time-proven
    investment in one's
    soul and we'll being.

  45. L.... d....

    Dear ReadmeReadYou,  Let me tell you about the next generation of Mathis fans.  Trying to soothe my 16 month old great niece I played Johnny on your site, and my girl is so in love with Johnny that she kisses and hugs the screen as though he was really there.  When I try to move on.  It is big business.  I am so glad that his music will live on through children like her.  No problem listening, the quality of your tracks is wonderful..Thanks for peacefully evenings with my niece.

    L.... d....

    That's such a sweet story. Thanks for sharing and for coming by. That child may be a musical genius one day..... : )

    L.... d....

    Happy for you that
    this seed found good
    earth. (I wonder if
    stars like Mathis himself troll the comment sections
    for their songs, but
    for whatever reasons
    are not inclined to
    leave comments; per-
    haps they hit the anonymous thumbs up & down buttons.

    L.... d....

    she know good musi

    L.... d....

    This seed found good earth.... 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👀👀👀👀👀Yes...

  46. G.... W....

    I met Mathis when I was a freshman at Humboldt State. The school paper was sponsoring Mathis and the Sy Zintner Band, and I was publicity person. I had run errands with Mrs. Zintner before the show, getting food for several of the band members (and three marriage proposals!). At intermission, Mrs. Zintner came out and took me backstage, and introduced me to Mathis. He was very polite, and had many questions about the new surface on the Humboldt State track. This is my favorite song!

    G.... W....

    Gail Williams I’m so jealous! Wow what a thrill. When we saw him in Dallas I was hoping the off chance I’d get to meet Johnny. It wasn’t to happen, though...

  47. S.... S....

    This doesn't sound like the original recording, at least not the one that I have.

    S.... S....

    TRUST ME!! This is
    the original!

  48. R.... ....

    I'm happy you enjoyed it. It is a wonderful song. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.

  49. R.... ....

    Always like when someone tells me that they haven't heard a song before. I've had people write who are as young as 13. Good ear for music.

  50. D.... W....

    That is a wonderful posting you put up to the meaning of a song and its connection to us. Johnny is one of the best and so unique no one else can sing a song in this style.

  51. R.... ....

    Thanks so much for sharing your story. Loved it. May you both have many more yeas togeather.

  52. e.... ....

    A classic that tells the story of every shy young boy who just couldn't get the courage to walk across the dance floor to meet the girl of his dreams. 50 years ago I heard this song and decided that I didn't want to be that guy. That's how I met the love of my life. Still going strong and try to see Johnny any time he's in town. He's still one of the best ever !!!

    e.... ....

    +ekrub69
    Are you absolutely sure that it was not me that wrote this?

  53. D.... G....

    Dancing on air

  54. R.... ....

    @tedibair You're welcome and thank you for such a nice comment.

  55. t.... ....

    ReadMe
    Without going into detail... I dont have access to my collection of music...

    I havent heard this song for so long...
    What a Wonderful feeling... and... the video accompanying the music is a compliment to your style and taste..

    Thank You.... So much....

  56. R.... ....

    @capatga Your grandchild has a good ear, just like grandma.

  57. c.... ....

    I got my 7 year old grand daughter listening to Johnny, she thinks he's wonderful ,better than the Disney stuff she listens to on a daily basis , she is very hyper, its calmed her down a lot , Thanks so much, what a gift

  58. R.... ....

    @dar4869 Thanks!!!!!

  59. R.... ....

    @dar4869 Why do you think I have so many JM videos? : ) Hope we both fall asleep soon.

  60. a.... d....

    I have been a fan for 50 years........Great singer

  61. R.... ....

    @MrForever00 You must be very young and with a very good ear. : ) Thanks for stopping by.

  62. B.... V....

    I spoke with Jesse Mae Robinson many years ago, when I was working on my demo. She told me that she had given Johnny the credits for some minor changes to the lyric. Boy they were far from minor. It is one of the sweetest songs I know. I still sing it.

  63. g.... h....

    IMAGINE listening to such a BEAUTIFUL song from your favourite singer of all time with accompanying heart rendering violins capturing your SOUL !!
    Feel the moment . The lump in your throat
    Tears of absolute joy forming in your eyes.
    As one with the Universe !
    Know that at that precious moment you are at Heavens doorstep!
    In total peace !
    In harmony !!
    In LOVE !!!
    IMAGINE !!!!
    HAVE BEEN SINGING (OFFKEY!!) JOHNNY'S SONGS FOR 49 YEARS NOW!!
    GARRY HOLLINGSWORTH...NOVEMBER 2010

  64. M.... M....

    @whisperofwind1 Johnny Mathis and Karen Carpenter are all I need for the rest of my life.

  65. R.... ....

    @whisperofwind1 You're welcome. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. You have great taste. : )

  66. R.... ....

    @SuzieEyes Thanks for coming by and sharing. He does attract from generation to generation.

  67. K.... D....

    I would like to dedicate this song to the lovely lady who has captivated my heart

  68. R.... ....

    Hi Loyd....I hope you're not working too hard. Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad he could help you relax a bit.

  69. R.... ....

    Thank you. I appreciate your comment very much.

  70. K.... O....

    As a big Mathis fan i don't ever recall him doing a bad song. There are so many favorites of mine that it would be hard for me to choose. Your songs are very well put together by him.

  71. R.... ....

    Thank you so much. Of course, I went and double-checked but now I can put her full name up top. Very kind of you to come by and give this woman credit for a beautiful song. Thanks, again.

  72. R.... ....

    You know I don't know why I haven't made a video of that song. It's one of my top 10 favorite JM songs. Thank you, I willl do that one in a few weeks. I'll try anyway.
    Thank you for the nice words too. : )

  73. R.... ....

    Thank you. What a lovely comment.
    The one you love is a lucky person. : )

  74. R.... ....

    What song are you looking for?

  75. e.... ....

    Hi, Have just grabbed this song, beautiful.
    I am still looking for the other one.....
    Kindest regards, Elli x

  76. M.... ....

    True, I also have an alternate take of "Can't Get Out Of This Mood". Back to this alternate take on "I Look At You" At 2:02 where he sings - sweet embrace - I can just hear Randy from American Idol, saying Doggggg, that was just a little pitchy...lol.

  77. R.... ....

    I don't know the story. My father used to say, believe none of what you read and half of what you see. LOL! It must have been one heck of a one liner for her to give him half credit for the song and all of the residuals that go with it.

  78. R.... ....

    Many of JM's song are repeated on CDs. Redone. I have a few versions of songs that are like that. For example: I have a version of "It Could Happen to You" in my videos that is different than others have. My version is an LP version. Different than a CD version of the song I'm talking about now.

  79. M.... ....

    Just a second note. As im listening to this video, I just realized it must be an alternate take, because the phrasing is totally different from any version that I have.

  80. M.... ....

    The story as I heard it on Johnny's name being added to the song writing credits was, the song writer was in the studio and was asked to come up with a song fast. So she penned this one really quick, but got stuck for one line, which Johnny offered up, she completed writing the song and to Johnny's surprise, she had added his name as a song writing credit.

  81. R.... ....

    Thanks for coming by and commenting. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. He really is the best of the best.
    Angela

  82. R.... ....

    I know what you mean. I've been listening to him for 50 years and I never get tired of hearing him. Thanks for coming by and commenting.

  83. l.... ....

    One of my all-time favourites of Johnny's recordings. I could listen to this over and over ... it really touches my heart too.

  84. M.... M....

    WONDERFUL
    MUSIC
    AND
    VOICE
    *****TANKS

  85. R.... ....

    I think the lyrics are just beauiful too. Thank yo so much for stopping by and commenting.

  86. R.... ....

    So far, this is the only song that he's sung I've found that he also had a part in writing. If I find any others, I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks for the comment on the video too. I was worried it may have been distracting. What a relief. Thank you.

  87. D.... K....

    this is a nice calm song

  88. l.... ....

    Thank you for posting this- it's beautiful and the pictures add, not detract, from it. I've searched many times for songs that Johnny may have written-but never found one-he's often called a singer/songwriter- . Great.