In 2000, Cheung was named Asian Biggest Superstar by China Central Television, and voted/ranked the 1st as The Most Favorite Actor in 100 Years of Chinese Cinema in 2005. Recently, he was voted into CNN's "top five most iconic musician of all time" placing behind Michael Jackson and The Beatles.
Just The Way You Are
張國榮 Lyrics
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You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Althought I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you
I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from the heart
I could hot love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
In these lyrics, 張國榮 is expressing his affection for his partner and assuring them that they don't have to change for him. He acknowledges that they have never let him down before and that he wouldn't leave them in times of trouble. He urges them not to try to impress him with new things, but instead to remain the same person he fell in love with. He also emphasizes that he doesn't need clever conversation, but just someone to talk to, and that his love for them is forever.
The repetition of the line "I want you just the way you are" emphasizes the message of the song, which is that one's partner should be loved and accepted for who they are, flaws and all. The line "What will it take till you believe in me / The way that I believe in you" suggests that there may be some insecurity in the relationship, which 張國榮 is reassuring his partner about.
Overall, "Just The Way You Are" is a romantic song that emphasizes the importance of accepting and loving one's partner as they are, without trying to change them.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you changing to cry and please me
I don't want you to change who you are just to please me or to avoid making me upset.
You never let me down before
You have always been so reliable and trustworthy, you haven't ever disappointed me.
Don't imagine you're too familiar, And I don't see you anymore
Don't assume that I know everything about you because I don't see you that often, I don't take you for granted or get too comfortable with your presence.
I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble, We never could have come this far
I would always be there to help you when you need me, we wouldn't have gone so far together if I wasn't there for you.
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times, I'll take you just the way you are
I accept both the good and the bad times in our relationship, and most importantly, I accept you the way you are, with all your imperfections.
Don't go trying some new fushion, Don't change the color of your hair
I don't want you to change your looks, style or personality just to fit with the latest trends.
You always have my unspoken passion, Althought I might not seem to care
Even though I may not show it, I always have this intense feelings of attraction towards you, it's a passion that goes beyond just the physical appearance.
I don't want clever conversation, I never want to work that hard, I just want someone that I can talk to, I want you just the way you are
I don't need you to be smart or to impress me with your witty remarks, I just want someone who I can have a simple, genuine conversation with, and that someone is you, just the way you are.
I need to know that you will always be, The same old someone that I knew
I need you to reassure me that you won't change into a completely different person over time, I need you to stay the same, the person I fell in love with.
What will it take till you believe in me, The way that I believe in you
I hope one day you will have the same level of trust and faith in me, just like I do in you.
I said I love you and that's forever, And this I promise from the heart, I could hot love you any better, I love you just the way you are
My love for you is unconditional and everlasting, I make this promise wholeheartedly that I couldn't love you any better than I already do, just the way you are.
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@hildayiu1440
Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before, mmm
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far, mmm
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair, mmm
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard, mmm
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
Oh, but what will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you?
I said I love you, that's forever
And this I promise from the heart, mmm
I couldn't love you any better
I love you just the way you are, right
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard, mmm
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
@Angel-pg5jj
Don't go changing, to try and please me
You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you
I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from the heart
I couldn't love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
@user-xm7vw9by8q
唱戲俱佳，天賦又努力，感動
@terrycheung5569
He is really very talented. Never thought his English accent is so good！
@nancychang5104
哥哥詮釋英文歌曲如此經典動聽令人驚豔不已！
🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩
@kat_sum3666
Miss YOU MUCH! Leslie!!! 感謝上傳, 可以讓更多人欣賞他! 18年了, 仍然覺得心痛..
@veylook
Leslie, You have so many talents, I never find someone so perfect like you. You do everything all your best, with all your heart. You truly are a real artist. Miss You forever 哥哥!
@judyswierkosz9168
Leslie was PERFECTION!
@Mekravitz
Such a tragic loss. An amazing talent.
@HelloKitty-HK
Leslie 唱得好有味道👍！
@sarahvlo
As much as I admire BJ, I prefer this cover over the original. This guy's voice is just beautiful.
@GAYKOOKisSUPERhugeTRASH
Barry Samphier Thanks for your compliment. This guy is named Leslie Cheung. He's one of the greatest actor, singer, songwriter and performer in Asia. He's acted in the greatest Chinese film 'Farewell My Concubine'. Sadly, he passed away in 2013. In Asia, he's being described as the James Dean and Elvis Presley of the East.