De Burgh has since clarified that while it was inspired by Diane, it is truly about appreciating the important people in our lives whom we often fail to notice because of familiarity. Fast Facts & Legacy

Despite its reputation as a generic romantic ballad, the song was deeply personal:

He struggled with the song for five months and originally titled it "The Way You Look Tonight". He finally finished it after seeing his wife in a red dress at a formal party, realizing he had been "blind" to her beauty in that moment.

De Burgh wrote it for his wife, Diane . He started writing it after an argument, reflecting on the realization that men often take their partners for granted and forget what they were wearing when they first met.