Just the Way You Are
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Make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Yeah, I know, I know
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"
I say...
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing just the way you are
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Oh, you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You know I'll say...
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you're amazing just the way you are
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing just the way you are... yeah...
In "Just The Way You Are," Bruno Mars sings about a woman’s beauty and how he sees her as perfect just the way she is. He starts by admiring her eyes, saying that they make the stars look like they aren't shining. He then goes on to praise her hair, stating that it falls perfectly without any effort. Despite how often he compliments her, he acknowledges that she doesn't believe him when he tells her how stunning she is. Even though he wishes she would see herself the way he does, he reassures her that there is not a single thing about her that he would change. He wants her to know that she is amazing just the way she is.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, as Bruno Mars repeatedly emphasizes that this woman is amazing just the way she is. Her mere smile can stop the entire world and makes everyone stop and stare, and he finds her laugh incredibly sexy. Throughout the lyrics, Bruno Mars uses simple but effective imagery to describe how he sees this woman - he imagines kissing her lips all day and finds her beauty breathtaking. Ultimately, the song is about cherishing someone for exactly who they are, rather than wanting them to change to fit a specific standard.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, her eyes, her eyes
I am enamored with her captivating, soulful eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shining
Her beauty surpasses the radiance of even the stars in the sky
Her hair, her hair
Her locks of hair are so exquisite
Falls perfectly without her trying
It seems as though her hair just effortlessly cascades and falls into place without any effort from her
She's so beautiful
She is strikingly gorgeous and I am in awe
And I tell her every day
I want her to know how stunning she is and make a point to remind her daily
Yeah, I know, I know
I acknowledge that she has a difficult time believing me
When I compliment her she won't believe me
She has a tendency to doubt my genuine compliments towards her appearance
And it's so, it's so
It is disheartening to realize that she doesn't perceive herself as I do
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
I feel sadness knowing that she doesn't recognize the beauty I see in her
But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"
She seeks my validation and approval about her appearance
I say...
And I always reply with the same reassurance
When I see your face
Whenever I look at you directly
There's not a thing that I would change
I find no flaws and wouldn't alter anything about you
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are
You are astonishing and should embrace yourself for who you are
And when you smile
Your smile has a unique power
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
It captures the attention of everyone around you
'Cause girl you're amazing just the way you are
You are outstanding just the way you were created
Her lips, her lips
Her lips are gorgeous
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
I would gladly spend an entire day cherishing the taste of her lips
Her laugh, her laugh
Her laughter is enchanting
She hates but I think it's so sexy
Despite her self-consciousness about her laugh, I find it irresistibly charming
Oh, you know, you know, you know
I want there to be no doubt that you are perfect as you are
I'd never ask you to change
I would never impose changes upon you to align with my own preferences
If perfect's what you're searching for
If your quest is for flawlessness
Then just stay the same
Then please remain exactly as you are now
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You don't need my validation to know that you are beautiful
You know I'll say...
I will always express my adoration for you regardless of whether or not you ask for it
The way you are
As you are in this moment
Girl you're amazing just the way you are
You are impressive beyond words and should love yourself fully and always
When I see your face
Whenever I am blessed with your beautiful presence
There's not a thing that I would change
I am in awe of everything about you
'Cause you're amazing just the way you are
You are beyond remarkable and exude a unique beauty
And when you smile
When the corners of your lips curve upward
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
The world stops its motion and cannot help but fall captive to the radiance of your smile
'Cause girl you're amazing just the way you are... yeah...
You are nothing short of incredible and I applaud your existence
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