As You Are
Charlie Puth (feat. Shy Carter) Lyrics


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Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Those were the days baby you were truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don’t forget what they do

But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I’ll never break your heart again

'Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are

You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you’re the real

I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I’ll never break your heart again

'Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are

So let it be known now
You’re queen to my throne now
It’s you at all times
I’ll never reject you
I’ll love and respect you
'Cause you’re my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
Your love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it’s right when you’re holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I’ll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I’m yours
You know that I’m yours

'Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)




Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are

Overall Meaning

In "As You Are," Charlie Puth's voice sounds regretful as he thinks back to a time when he had the person he loved by his side but didn't appreciate them enough. He reflects on how they followed their hearts and how they knew each other so well that nothing more or less could change their affection for each other. However, somewhere down the line, he left them hanging, and he regrets it wholeheartedly. He candidly admits that he could climb Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times for them, asking for their forgiveness. He compares them to his lifeline and pledges to respect and love them, no matter what they do. He also acknowledges that when they're holding hands, he feels that it's right and that they should be together.


The song is sweetly heartfelt, with Charlie Puth's vulnerability shining through. The chorus repeats the phrase "I would take you as you are" multiple times, emphasizing that he would never judge his love interest and that he accepts them with all their flaws and virtues. The song conveys a message of forgiveness, redemption, and second chances, assuring the lover that they won't break their heart again.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Reminiscing about the past when I had the chance to lose you


Those were the days baby you were truth
Those were the days when you were honest and true


And nothing you could do would ever change that
Nothing you could do would make me doubt your honesty and integrity


You riding with me, me riding for you
We were there for each other and supported one another


We followed our hearts don’t forget what they do
We listened to our hearts and didn't forget to follow them


But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
But at some point, I disappointed you and let you down


For you, I could climb Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
I would do anything for you, even climb the toughest mountain repeatedly


Oh my friend, I’ll never break your heart again
I promise I won't hurt you again, my dear friend


'Cause I, I will always love you
I will always have love for you


Baby I could never judge you
I could never make unfair assumptions about you


I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I accept you exactly the way you are


You know me like inside and out, how I feel
You know me deeply and understand how I feel


Nothing more nothing less you’re the real
You're genuine and authentic, there's no pretense


I wanna take this time to thank you baby
I want to express my gratitude towards you, my love


So let it be known now
I want everyone to know


You’re queen to my throne now
You're the ruler of my heart now


It’s you at all times
You're the one I choose at all times


I’ll never reject you
I'll never abandon or turn you away


I’ll love and respect you
I'll show you love and respect


'Cause you’re my lifeline
You give me life and I depend on you


Only thing on my wishlist
The only thing I want


Your love and forgiveness
Is your love and forgiveness


For that I will climb (Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
I would do anything to have your love and forgiveness, even climb a mountain repeatedly


Why would I fight it?
There's no reason for me to resist my feelings


I know that it’s right when you’re holding my hand
I know I'm doing the right thing when I'm with you


I knew when I saw you
I knew when I first met you


That God was just giving me a second chance
I believe that God gave me another opportunity to be with you


I’ll climb every mountain
I'll go to great lengths


And scream at the top of my lungs that I’m yours
And declare loudly that I'm committed to you


Darling I will always love you
My dear, I will always have love for you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BLAKE "SHY" ANTHONY CARTER, BREYAN ISAAC, CHARLIE PUTH, JUSTIN FRANKS, MATTHEW PRIME, MAUREEN MCDONALD

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Shreyansh Yadav

Lyrics 🎶

Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Those were the days baby you were the truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don't forget what they do
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again

Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are

You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you're the real
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again

Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are

So let it be known now
You're queen to my throne now
It's you at all times
I'll never reject you
I'll love and respect you
'Cause you're my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
You love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it's right when you're holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I'll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I'm yours
You know that I'm yours

Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are



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이런게 진짜 #명곡 이지!!
#Masterpiece #masterpiecesonginmyopinion
#thankUCharlie

Hello, Charlie♥️
I appreciated that you made this song.
This song really comforted me a lot.
It means a lot to me.
I hope you make good song like this over and over.
I’m a big fan of you.
Plz come to Korea and do a concert.
I look forward to seeing you in person.
Speaking of which, I also like your song ‘look at me now + left right left’ too.
Be careful about COVID19; make sure to wear a mask.
Well, I'd better get going.
bye bye.
from Korea. Yeomi



All comments from YouTube:

Tova Portmann-Bown

Charlie's songs are just perfection. I love how they aren't about sex, drugs or derogatory terms like so many other songs.

Shudders

Same here, fr, you're so spot on

Vyom Garg

notaplayer dude his comment is 4 years old........... smh

Anjheli Diaz

@Vyom Garg marving gaye is the first of the first album lmao

Vyom Garg

@Anjheli Diaz I know right! People just listen one song and they think they are know it alls... smh..

Raisa Khan

"Empty cups " 🙈

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Mitzi Martinez

It's 2021 and still in love with this song and artist. I love you, Charliee!

Shreyansh Yadav

Lyrics 🎶

Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Those were the days baby you were the truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don't forget what they do
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again

Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are

You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you're the real
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I'll never break your heart again

Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are

So let it be known now
You're queen to my throne now
It's you at all times
I'll never reject you
I'll love and respect you
'Cause you're my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
You love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it's right when you're holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I'll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I'm yours
You know that I'm yours

Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
I'd take you as you are, are, are, are, are

Rima Nargish

😢CP

Tye Rendition

His high notes never fails to AMAZE ME !! IT'S SOOOOO GOOOOOOOD !!!! EARGASM

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