The Way That I Am
Tove Lo Lyrics
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But the good ones always complain
About the stuff they never did
Don't make a thing about the bad kind
'Cause the bad kind don't even know
All the hearts they are messing with
You can point fingers, so you won't
I don't care, I love you anyway
You can point fingers, so you won't
I don't care, I love you anyway
Yeah, I'm falling in love
And I hope that you want me
The way that I am!
Falling in love
And I know I can't change me
Do you understand?
Falling in love
And I hope that you want me
The way that I am!
Falling in love
And I know I can't change me
Do you understand?
I've been told I am the problem
And the problem is my honesty
When it's worst than how it seems
And I tell you all the wrong things
All the things you don't wanna hear
'cause they change your perfect dream
You can point fingers, so you won't
I don't care, I love you anyway
You can point fingers, so you won't
I don't care, I love you anyway
Yeah, I'm falling in love
And I hope that you want me
The way that I am!
Falling in love
And I know I can't change me
Do you understand?
Falling in love
And I hope that you want me
The way that I am!
Falling in love
And I know I can't change me
Do you understand?
Falling in love
And I hope that you want me
The way that I am!
Falling in love
And I know I can't change me
Do you understand?
In "The Way That I Am," Tove Lo questions the societal expectation that good people should always do the right thing and never mess up. She notes that the good ones often complain about the things they never did while ignoring the bad things they may have done. Meanwhile, the bad ones may not even be aware of the hearts they are breaking. Tove Lo argues that despite people's flaws and mistakes, love should still prevail. She admits that she has been told she is the problem, and that her honesty often reveals uncomfortable truths. However, she insists that she cannot change who she is and hopes that her partner will love her for who she is.
Overall, "The Way That I Am" serves as a reminder that everyone is flawed, and that it's important not to hold others to impossible standards of perfection. Tove Lo encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections and to love others despite their flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're proud to be a good one
You claim to be a good person
But the good ones always complain
However, you always seem to have complaints despite being a good person
About the stuff they never did
You complain about things you've never even tried
Don't make a thing about the bad kind
You don't focus on the bad people
'Cause the bad kind don't even know
And the bad people don't even realize the negative impact they have on others
All the hearts they are messing with
They are unknowingly hurting the people around them
You can point fingers, so you won't
Despite this, you still try to pass blame onto others
I don't care, I love you anyway
But regardless, the artist still loves you
Yeah, I'm falling in love
The artist is falling in love
And I hope that you want me
And hopes that their feelings are reciprocated
The way that I am!
Without having to change themselves
Falling in love
The artist is in love
And I know I can't change me
But they understand that changing themselves is not an option
Do you understand?
The singer is hoping that the listener understands
I've been told I am the problem
The singer has been criticized as being the problem
And the problem is my honesty
Due to their honesty
When it's worse than how it seems
Even when things are worse than they appear
And I tell you all the wrong things
The singer tells the listener all the bad things
All the things you don't wanna hear
Things that the listener doesn't want to hear
'cause they change your perfect dream
Because it ruins the perfect image that the listener has of the artist
Falling in love
The artist is in love
And I hope that you want me
And hopes that their feelings are reciprocated
The way that I am!
Without having to change themselves
Falling in love
The artist is in love
And I know I can't change me
But they understand that changing themselves is not an option
Do you understand?
The singer is hoping that the listener understands
Falling in love
The singer is in love
And I hope that you want me
And hopes that their feelings are reciprocated
The way that I am!
Without having to change themselves
Falling in love
The singer is in love
And I know I can't change me
But they understand that changing themselves is not an option
Do you understand?
The artist is hoping that the listener understands
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALI PAYAMI, LO TOVE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
diann h
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Nina T
Awesome video! You could make more maybe? :)
marie
@Nina Tack Thank you :D !
diann h
This has a we found love rihanna vibe
Nikki Noie
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