JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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You never let me down before
And don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not leave you in times of trouble
We could have never come this far
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take until 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 my heart
I could not love you, love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I don't want clever, 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 Harry Connick Jr.'s rendition of "Just The Way You Are," he sings of unconditional love and acceptance of someone despite their flaws. The singer urges the listener not to change themselves to please him, for he has never been let down by them before. The singer acknowledges that he may not see the listener as often as he would like, but they have come too far for him to ever leave them, no matter the situation. He accepts the listener for who they are, through both the good times and the bad. The singer confesses his unwavering love for the listener and promises to love them just the way they are, without the need for constant intellectual stimulation, just someone to talk to.
Throughout the song, the singer reassures the listener that they don't need to change who they are, because he loves them exactly how they are. He doesn't want them to work harder to be something they're not, but instead desires a genuine connection with them. This song sends a message of unconditional love and acceptance and serves as a reminder to appreciate your loved ones for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go changin' just to try to please me
I don't want you to change just for me, be your true self
You never let me down before
I have complete trust in you because you've never disappointed me
And don't imagine you're too familiar
Don't think that I know everything about you, I'm still learning about you
And I don't see you anymore
I want to see you more often and spend more time with you
I would not leave you in times of trouble
I will always support you and be there for you during difficult times
We could have never come this far
We wouldn't be where we are today without each other's help
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'm committed to you and our relationship, through good and bad times
I'll take you any way you are
I love and accept you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
I need to know that you will consistently be
The same old someone that I knew
You will always be the same person I fell in love with
What will it take until you believe in me
I want you to have as much faith in me as I have in you, what can I do to make that happen?
The way that I believe in you?
I have complete trust and confidence in you, I want you to feel the same way about me
I said "I love you", and that's forever
I mean it when I say I love you, and my love for you will never fade
And this I promise from my heart
I'm making a deep, meaningful promise to you
I could not love you, love you any better
I couldn't possibly love you more than I already do, my love for you is absolute
I love you just the way you are
I love you for who you are, flaws and all
I don't want clever, clever conversation
I don't need you to impress me with clever talk, I just want real, honest conversation
I never want to work that hard
I don't want our relationship to feel like hard work, it should come naturally
I just want someone that I can talk to
I just want someone I can have genuine conversations with, about anything and everything
I want you just the way you are
I want you exactly as you are, I wouldn't change a thing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY JOEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JohnSulu14
R.I.P. to his dad.
(March 27, 1926 - January 24, 2024)
@Juliaflo
Copy that.
@sofiablakey6454
😊Harry Connick Jr. was so popular 20 years ago. I don’t know what happened, but to me he’s still wonderful. Great singer, song writer, entertainer with elegant great looks. ❤❤❤
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@martaolivella1826
EXCELENTE CA1N1TOR YY ANIMADOR1.❤❤
@user-qc7rc5xc9o
Прекрасная песня Билли Джоэла и не менее прекрасное исполнение Гарри Конником мл. ❤👌👏👍❤👏 Благодарю. Мало того,он ещё и красавчик☝️‼️🤣
@andymks2694
Vintage song for millenial generation❤
@mitchcross6271
I’m a huge Billy Joel fan and I think this version is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Harry Connick Jr is a genius!! 🎶🎵🎶
@jdenino6022
I always liked Harry Connick jr in movies as well as his music.
@carolenewman5180
We need more of him. Elegant, great musician. Great looking.