JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
Bellas Lyrics
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Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her tryin'
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Uh, uh, I was thinkin' bout her, thinkin' bout me, thinkin' bout us, who we gonna be
(I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me)
Opened my eyes, and it was only just a dream
(But every time she asks me "do I look okay, you know I'll say)
It was only just a dream
When I see your face
(So I traveled back down that road will she come back, no one knows)
There's not a thing that I would change, cause you're amazing, just the way you are
(I realized, it was only just a dream, it was only just a dream)
When I see your face
(So I traveled back down that road will she come back, no one knows)
There's not a thing that I would change, Cause you're amazing, just the way you are
(I realized, it was only just a dream, it was only just a dream)
When I see your face
(Face)
The song "Just The Way You Are/Just A Dream" is a combination of two songs by Bruno Mars and Nelly, respectively, performed by Bella in the movie Pitch Perfect. The first verse talks about how the girl he loves is beautiful in every way and he tells her every day. Her eyes and hair catch his attention and he admires her without trying. It goes on to talk about how he thinks about their future together and compliments her, but she doesn't believe him. Eventually, he realizes that it was all just a dream and that he was thinking about a version of them that may not exist.
The chorus sings about how when he sees her face, there's nothing that he would change because she is already amazing just as she is. He travels back down the road in his mind, wondering if she'll come back, but ultimately realizing that it was only a dream. The repetition of the phrase "it was only just a dream" metaphorically represents his feelings and desires being unrealized and how he's come to accept that fact.
The song touches upon the universal and timeless theme of unrequited love and dreaming of a future with someone that may not exist. It's relatable to everyone because they've all had a version of this in their lives. The song also emphasizes the importance of accepting and loving oneself because no one is perfect — not even the person you're dreaming of. The last line, "When I see your face," symbolizes how seeing the person he loves is both the cause of his dream and the eventual acceptance of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining
Bella is struck by the beauty of this woman, it's so intense that it overshadows everything else around her.
Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her tryin'
Bella is in awe of how effortless this woman's beauty is, as her hair flows perfectly on its own.
She's so beautiful
This woman is incredibly gorgeous, and Bella can't help but appreciate her every time she sees her.
And I tell her everyday
Bella makes sure to let this woman know how beautiful she is, and how much she admires her.
Uh, uh, I was thinkin' bout her, thinkin' bout me, thinkin' bout us, who we gonna be
Bella is considering their future together, wondering where they'll end up and what their relationship will look like in time.
(I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me)
Bella recognizes that despite her constant praise, this woman may not believe or fully understand just how beautiful she is.
Opened my eyes, and it was only just a dream
Bella wakes up to the sad reality that their relationship may never be anything more than just a dream.
(It's so, it's so, sad to think that she can't see
It pains Bella to think that this woman may not truly recognize her own beauty.
what I see)
Bella sees this woman as perfect, and wishes that she could see herself the way Bella does.
(But every time she asks me "do I look okay, you know I'll say)
Despite her doubts about her own beauty, this woman still seeks validation from Bella, who is always happy to provide it.
It was only just a dream
Despite their connection and Bella's admiration, the reality of their relationship may be out of reach.
When I see your face
Bella is so captivated by the beauty of this woman that everything else fades away when she sees her.
(So I traveled back down that road will she come back, no one knows)
Bella reflects on their past experiences, wondering if they can recapture what they once had, but ultimately unsure if it's possible.
There's not a thing that I would change, cause you're amazing, just the way you are
Bella wouldn't change a thing about this woman, as she finds her to be perfect just the way she is.
(I realized, it was only just a dream, it was only just a dream)
Bella acknowledges that the reality of their relationship may not be as ideal as she hopes, but will continue to appreciate and admire this woman anyway.
When I see your face
Once again, Bella's infatuation with this woman's beauty has her completely captivated.
(Face)
This final line serves as one last reminder of the power that this woman's face has over Bella, and how much she is enchanted by it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Khari Cain, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Ari Levine, Khalil Walton
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Lyrics
Oh, her eyes, her eyes make the stars look like they're not shining.
Her hair, her hair falls perfectly without her tryin.
She's so beautiful. And I tell her everyday.
Uh, Uh, I was thinkin' bout her, thinkin' bout me, thinkin' bout us, who we gonna be
(I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me.)
Opened my eyes, and it was only just a dream.
(It's so, it's so, sad to think that she can't see what I see.)
(But every time she asks me "do I look okay, you know I'll say)
It was only just a dream.
When I see your face,
(So I traveled back down that road will she come back, no one knows.)
There's not a thing that I would change. Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.
(I realized, it was only just a dream. it was only just a dream)
When I see your face,
(So I traveled back down that road will she come back, no one knows.)
There's not a thing that I would change. Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.
(I realized, it was only just a dream. it was only just a dream)
When I see your face
(Face)
@clarachase9
The second they go "So I travel back down that road" I get chills. EVERY. TIME.
@christopheralmaguer3310
Yeah that’s a good part
@preciousuwagwuna9591
😊 same here
@rorydouglas9142
I wish they just did that song by itself and full version because I LOVE Aubrey’s voice in it!
@serbonkers4130
Why?
@katherinelogue1547
For me, I really like the part where Beca cuts in
@JimmyDuong97
This is a great acapella arrangement and cover. Their voices are incredibly
@boxing602
Incredibly what
@JimmyDuong97
Incredible good tho
@Lps_Jazzmine_
A Capella