Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, … Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, Vinton formed his first band, which played clubs around the Pittsburgh area. With the money he earned, Vinton helped finance his college education at Duquesne University, where he studied music and graduated with a degree in musical composition. While at Duquesne, he became proficient on all of the instruments in the band: piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, drums and oboe.

After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."

In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.

In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.

I Love You The Way You Are
Bobby Vinton Lyrics

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(ahh) Oh I love you the way-a-ay you are
(ahh) Oh I love you the way-ay you are

Always be faithful to me
And near each tonight to hold so tight
'Cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)

Whoa oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Never lose the charms you possess
You-our loveliness, the way you caress
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)

Don't have to change your color of hair
The clothes you wear may all become you so
And don't listen to what friends may say
I will love you till my dy-why-why-in' day

Whoa oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You're my girl, you ought to know
The way-ay we kiss, I'm all aglow
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)

Whoa oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You're my girl, you ought to know
The way we kiss, I'm all aglow
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you (are)

Oh, I love you the wa-a-ay you are
(Oh) Oh, I love you the wa-ay you are

Overall Meaning

The song "I Love You The Way You Are" by Bobby Vinton is a declaration of love that emphasizes the importance of accepting someone for who they are. The lyrics of the song are addressed directly to the person he loves, encouraging her to always be faithful and hold on tightly because that’s the way he loves her. He assures her that he loves her just the way she is and that she doesn’t have to change her hair color, her clothes or listen to what friends may say.

Vinton also praises his lover’s charms and caresses, expressing his love towards her. The song also highlights the power of physical attraction between two people, as Vinton sings about the way they kiss and how it fills him with warmth and happiness. The repetition of the phrase "I love you the way you are" throughout the song amplifies the significance of accepting someone’s authentic self in a relationship.

Overall, the song’s message promotes the importance of unconditional love and accepting someone for who they are in a healthy relationship. It encourages a lasting emotional connection that isn't based solely on physical attraction.

Interesting facts about the song:

Line by Line Meaning

(ahh) Oh I love you the way-a-ay you are
I truly love you just the way you are, I don't want you to change anything about yourself.

Always be faithful to me
I expect you to remain loyal to me.

And near each tonight to hold so tight
I want to be close to you every night, and hold you tight in my arms.

'Cause I lo-o-o-ve you Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)
I love you exactly as you are, no need to change anything.

Never lose the charms you possess You-our loveliness, the way you caress
I hope you never lose your charm and loveliness, the way you touch me means the world to me.

Don't have to change your color of hair The clothes you wear may all become you so And don't listen to what friends may say I will love you till my dy-why-why-in' day
Your hair color and clothing choices don't matter to me, I love you for who you are. Don't listen to the opinions of others, my love for you will never fade.

You're my girl, you ought to know The way-ay we kiss, I'm all aglow
As my girlfriend, you should already know how much I adore kissing you, it makes me feel so happy and alive.

Oh, I love you the wa-a-ay you are (Oh) Oh, I love you the wa-ay you are
Simply put, I love you just the way you are and wouldn't want you to change anything regardless of what others say or think.

Lyrics © MORRIS MUSIC, INC.
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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02I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You2:48

03Ramblin' Rose2:33

04The Twelfth of Never

05I Love You The Way You Are2:34

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06Because Of You

07Be My Love

08My Heart Cries for You

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Floyd

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Oh I love you the way-a-ay you are
(ahh) Oh I love you the way-ay you are

Always be faithful to me
And near each tonight to hold so tight
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)

Whoa oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Never lose the charms you possess
You-our loveliness, the way you caress
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)

Don't have to change your color of hair
The clothes you wear may all become you so
And don't listen to what friends may say
I will love you till my dy-y-y-in' day

Whoa oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You're my girl, you ought to know
The way-ay we kiss, I'm all aglow
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you are (I love you the way you are)

Whoa oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You're my girl, you ought to know
The way we kiss, I'm all aglow
'cause I lo-o-o-ve you
Love you the way you (are)
Oh, I love you the wa-a-ay you are
(Oh) Oh, I love you the wa-ay you are

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Oh, I love you the way you are
Oh, I love you the way you are

Always be faithful to me
And near each night to hold so tight
'Cause I love you
I love you the way you are
(I love you, I love you the way you are)

Whoa-ooh, never lose the charms you possess
Your loveliness, the way you caress
'Cause I love you
I love you the way you are
(Love you the way you are)

Don't have to change your color of hair
The clothes you wear may all become you so
And don't listen to what friends may say
I will love you 'til my dyin' day

Whoa-ooh, you're my girl, you ought to know
And when we kiss, I'm all aglow
'Cause I love you
I love you the way you are
(Love you the way you are)

Whoa-ooh, you're my girl, you ought to know
And when we kiss, I'm all aglow
'Cause I love you ('cause I love you)
I love you the way you...

Oh, I love you the way you are
Oh, I love you the way you are