Mooncrown11 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 "The Look Of Love" Should have left you standing right where you stoodShould have let you go, should have had the sense to knowLike a train you'd come, and I'd lose my placeNow I'm on this trip, I took a fall from grace[Chorus:]Nowhere to run, nowhere to hideFrom the look of love, from the eyes of prideNowhere to go, no place to runFrom the look of love, now I've come undoneI've had a map laid out from the day I was bornBut the roads are blocked, and the paper is wornAnd all the books I've read, and the things I knowNever taught me to laugh, never taught to let go[chorus]My conscience is clear I know right from wrongThat's a lie I know nothing except that you're goneBut there's more to learn from the look in your eyesThat trip round this world, the stars in the skyNow all the books I've read, and the things I knowNever taught me to live, never taught me to let go[chorus]Nowhere to run, nowhere to hideFrom the look of love, Lord knows I've triedNowhere to go, no place to runFrom the look of love, now I've come undone(Nowhere to hide)(No place to run)(Nowhere to hide)(No place to run) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDxTKeQFooY This song from the Who's That Girl soundtrack was released as the 3rd single outside of the US and it stands in stark contrast to her other songs on that record. This one is much more understated and emotive and has a haunting and mysterious quality both in its melody and also in its beautiful lyrics. There seems to be a personal meaning in this song that goes deeper than just a song she wrote to be part of the film. I think unfortunately this song is overlooked and under-appreciated but it really shows her skills as a song writer and a singer - there is such a depth of emotion here. I'm so glad she performed this during the WTG tour as it deserved to be heard and it was an emotional highlight of the show. I love the ending when she seems to be struggling against an invisible force and then finally succumbs and gives in to it. Brilliant. Favorite lyric: Now all the books I've read, and the things I know Never taught me to live, never taught me to let go Favorite Musical Moment: The fade out Favorite Vocal Moment: The bridge One Word That Sums Up This Song: Haunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 One of her most underrated songs. This song is pure magic. The latin vibes and the whole atmosphere makes it a gem. The WTG performance is one of the highlights for me. Very touching. And this part: My conscience is clear I know right from wrong That's a lie I know nothing except that you're gone But there's more to learn from the look in your eyes That trip round this world, the stars in the sky :wow: Easily, my favorite ballad from the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogue992 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITG Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 *sigh* It's one of my most played Madonna songs. I just wish her vocals were a bit louder. I find the music drowns it out...just by a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatatramp Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 One of her most underrated songs. This song is pure magic. The latin vibes and the whole atmosphere makes it a gem. The WTG performance is one of the highlights for me. Very touching. agreed, I love when it starts the fade away at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I love this song, it's easily one of my favorite ballad with live to tell and the power of goodbye. the performance where she's trying to push an invisible wall is life!! and the part you posted flip the switch, is gorgeous... Typical Madonna's bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 M A S T E R P I E C E Should have been a single in America. And the live rendition is overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 amazing song.....and the way she sings it, take it to another level!!!! no one else could (or very few) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick00 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I never really like this song until recently. I now enjoy listening to the live version from the DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It should be on Something to Remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It should be on Something to Remember Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Technician Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Probably in my Madonna top 5. Absolutely adore it. Tiny thing though; doesn't she say, "There's more to learn from the look in your eyes, Than a trip round this world, or the stars in the sky..."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncrown11 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Tiny thing though; doesn't she say, "There's more to learn from the look in your eyes, Than a trip round this world, or the stars in the sky..."? That's what I always sang and thought maybe I have been hearing it wrong all these years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qans1990 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I love this song, and the live version is even better and the best part of the WTG Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Jan Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 It should be on Something to Remember Yes, it should be. I love this song with a passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 finally the WTG tour is getting some recognition here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agclef Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 That tour was KILLER!, easily one of her best - and I've said this quite a bit on here! finally the WTG tour is getting some recognition here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasteinmen Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 It should be on Something to Remember Definitely! It's a great haunting song, it's like live to tell part 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Love the look of love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Probably in my Madonna top 5. Absolutely adore it. 100% agree In a 1991 ICON Magazine interview, Niki Haris said of all the songs she ever performed live with Madonna - her favourite was "The Look of Love". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 When we got the Instrumental of this a couple of years ago I thought I was gonna pass out from pleasure and excitement. Every time I watch the Miami WTG pro footage, I feel sick with disappointment when the first few bars of "The Look of Love" start and then the screen goes blank. We *need* another full WTG pro-shot concert more than almost anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicboy Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Edited November 14, 2014 by sonicboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicboy Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) One of my favorite Madonna ballads...it's always seemed underrated to my ears. Edited November 14, 2014 by sonicboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotlight Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I hope she sings TLOL on her next tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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