The Way I Am
Ingrid Michaelson(잉그리드 마이클슨) Lyrics

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If you were falling, then I would catch you
You need a light, I'd find a match
'Cause I love the way you say good morning
And you take me the way I am

If you are chilly, here take my sweater
Your head is aching, I'll make it better
'Cause I love the way you call me baby

And you take me the way I am

I'd buy you Rogaine
When you start losing all your hair
Sew on patches to all you tear

'Cause I love you more than
I could ever promise
And you take me the way I am

You take me the way I am
You take me the way I am

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ingrid Michaelson's song, The Way I Am, are about unconditional love and acceptance. The singer, presumably in a romantic relationship, is expressing their unwavering devotion to their partner. They offer support and comfort in times of need, and are willing to make sacrifices for the sake of their loved one's well-being. The repeated phrase "you take me the way I am" emphasizes the importance of being accepted for who you truly are in a relationship, and highlights the strength and depth of their connection.

The first verse portrays the singer as a dependable and trustworthy partner, someone who would catch their loved one if they were ever falling. The second verse shows the same level of care and attention, as the singer offers their sweater for warmth and promises to make their partner's headache go away. The line "I'd buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair, sew on patches to all you tear" suggests that the singer is in it for the long haul, and is willing to grow old and face changes with their partner.

Overall, the lyrics of The Way I Am convey a message of deep devotion and acceptance, expressing the importance of love that is unconditional and unwavering.

Line by Line Meaning

If you were falling, then I would catch you
I will always be there to support you no matter what happens

You need a light, I'd find a match
I will always be there to help you when you need me

'Cause I love the way you say good morning
I appreciate the small things you do and say

And you take me the way I am
You accept me for who I am, flaws and all

If you are chilly, here take my sweater
I am always looking out for your well-being, even if it means sacrificing my own comfort

Your head is aching, I'll make it better
I will do anything in my power to ease your pain and make you feel better

'Cause I love the way you call me baby
I cherish the affectionate and loving way you address me

I'd buy you Rogaine When you start losing all your hair Sew on patches to all you tear
I will go to great lengths to keep you feeling confident and happy, even if it means taking unconventional measures

'Cause I love you more than I could ever promise
My love for you goes beyond any promises I could ever make

And you take me the way I am
You embrace my imperfections and love me unconditionally

You take me the way I am
You accept all of me, the good and the bad

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@DevinaSwantara

7y↑38

If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.

Cause I love the way you say good morning.
And you take me the way I am.

If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.

Cause I love the way you call me baby.
And you take me the way I am.

I'd buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches to all you tear.

Cause I love you more than I could ever promise.
And you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am

All comments from YouTube:

@asmis8299

4y↑533

Nostalgia brought me here, memories made me stay.

@acidblacklove7657

4y↑10

I dunno why this song popped up in my mind... haven't heard it in YEARS!!! But its 4am... and I recall it from a commercial.

@dejavu3456

Literally

@dejavu3456

4y↑2

Spot on

@marioiacolucci

In the Bose video demo this song was used you can watch the video of the Bose video wave Demo show on YouTube check it out Bose does not make the video wave tv anymore due to sales and was very expensive

@jasminelukman

And quality :)

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@stepherssays

1y↑78

Wow, I forgot how good this song was. It just made me cry. It's so beautiful and sweet.

@geminisoul29

1y↑3

Same!!

@demarriustolbert4288

28w↑1

Me too😊

@badguitar5653

13w

@@demarriustolbert4288 and me!

@TheCramxp2

3y↑110

The only thing wrong with this song is that it's not longer 😭❤

@naomireed1141

9y↑443

I love the way she presents the clowns as 'the NORMS' in this music video and presents herself as 'the odd one out'. The message is clear and beautiful; basically saying that even though shes weird and not like the rest he still loves her no matter what. Its beautifully different and I love it.

@annlundy8641

7y↑2

Naomi Reed

@annlundy8641

Naomi Reed

@trashpandaO6

4y↑3

I like the way she represents that

@JatPhenshllem

2y↑3

What is ''normal'' is not dependent on much else from the majority of people or their aspirations.

@T2Dah1202

Yesssss! So beautiful

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@huntrrams

9y↑464

Wish this song was longer :)

@bethanyocheskey6126

8y↑8

Same

@Aivy2

6y↑3

yeah

@ShlokParmar

5y↑3

Same...💓💓

@alcapole8055

4y↑3

Yes

@songbirdspirit5236

3y↑3

Yes

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@ronnielane6903

23w↑10

I almost cannot believe this is the first time I am watching this music video. I have loved this song for a long time.

@mickiamajor8110

4w↑1

2007- I love this song ❤
2024- I still love this song ❤️
"I love the way you say good morning." ❤
"I love the way you call me baby." ❤

@1884tigerlilly

2y↑10

To be loved, accepted, understood, and be able to reciprocate equally must be the greatest feeling in the world

@mastershifureads

4y↑113

I can't believe this was 11 years ago...

@kingtimothythefirst334

3y↑1

Still relevant😏

@tzeitelmccormick8297

37w↑2

14 years ago now

@She.33

Imagine 15!

@thedonutman92

10y↑541

The male clown in the video is her husband, Greg Laswell. They got married in 2011, two years after they made this video.

@robertr.funderburkejr.9674

9y↑11

***** The very same year as the Larry Craig's bathroom sex scandal when Larry Craig quote "i am not Gay."

@CreatorPot

5y↑35

Now they're divorced

@iamjorellr

4y↑5

Thanks Wikipedia.

@oeyapeon

4y↑6

this video was released between december 2007 and january 2008 U___U I remember that song cause I worked at Maine those years and radio stations just to play it U__u

@justiniantbh

4y↑19

They divorced in 2015 :(

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@johannarodriguez779

4y↑122

Being a young girl I remember this song..now as adult and to have someone who truly makes you feel this way is so crazy

@chanicest.hilaire7679

3y↑8

Happy for you ❤

@twinklybubblybits

25w

We should all be so fortunate🤙🏽💞you’re Beautiful💋

@MissLJanae

14y↑48

I guess it's weird that I cry when I watch this video lol, but it's cool you know, to find someone who actually accepts you for who you are and doesn't try to change you.

@DeviIInADress

2y↑46

Brings me back to 2007, shopping in Kohl's with my mama while this song plays 💓

@mayanovak2497

2y↑3

😭😭😭

@raleemay

2y↑2

Yesss. Reminds me of a better time. Reminds me of Kohl’s also.

@evilboxevil

1y↑1

Lol. Literally heard this song at a CVS and searched online to find it because it was awesome. 😂

@jonvincent5158

4y↑104

This song reminds me of when everyone didn't hate everyone and the world didn't suck.

@andrewfellenbaum3954

3y↑2

Lol

@destroysilence

2y↑1

Yes

@OfficialDSGDolo

25w

Lol Tha World Probably Still Sucked Back Then Just Not Az Bad & Not Az Much Yet

@tonymanos363

27w↑5

Such a loving, kind, devoted, truthful song. Food for the soul.

@Julia-lf9bk

31w↑8

This is one of my favorite songs in my life.

@PlumsweetPop

12w↑1

This song is criminally underrated. It's still my favourite love song and music video.

@maricelacruz7322

8y↑201

my mom used to sing this to me when I was little

@masterturtle-duck

4y↑3

Maricela Cruz that is so wholesome

@dadoody

RIP

@nishamarley1416

3y↑7

I used to sing this to my baby when I was pregnant. It was on an Old Navy commercial. I fell in love with the song just from that.

@mr.ek18

22w↑4

I sang this song to my girlfriend at the time in front of her whole family. Been married for 5 years coming up on our 6 year anniversary

@embersofficial9567

10y↑75

kinda loving the fact that's her actual husband :) beautiful.

@annlundy8641

Sarah Eby i

@dadoody

4y↑1

Divorced

@overfoxed

39w↑1

these 2010ish era music videos are such a vibe

@jessycastaggs58

8y↑53

this song is so getting played at my wedding!😍

@kevinharris1462

2y↑7

Lol hopefully you married and this song played. Lol

@yogawithchristi5925

2y↑2

I actually did my first dance with my husband to this song.

@katiescarboro248

30w↑2

putting that on a list even tho im nowhere near getting married lol

@Shademastermcc

10y↑143

Her voice, lyrics and melodies are all good. We need more Ingrids on the radio, less Iggys.

@blissorblister

5y↑1

Michael Cappelli THANK YOUUUUU

@davidtinoco2484

4y↑4

Less WAP

@lulilagartos959

3y↑2

less CRAP

@chanicest.hilaire7679

Lmfaoooo

@CalAri21

2y↑3

Lmfao damn this is such a dated comment

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@ebonies7472

I've always appreciated the beauty of this song.

@AbduRahimKamil

4y↑29

watching this in 2020, don't know why I suddenly can't get this song out of my mind.

@ms.thomaschloe5247

3y↑1

Me tooo😪😪😪😪😪

@yashepheh4288

16w↑1

2.7 million is criminal

@hairyetdude

2y↑3

this song came out when I was 12 years old. I know nothing about romantic relationships but this song made me cry for some reason.

@venom6827

11w

This song is 1000 percent timeless!

@kayboy6055

1y↑6

2006/2007 were such pivotal times for me musically. before that i'd only ever listened to jingles and showtunes.

this was my first music video I ever paid attention to on television. It was just so captivating, the sad somber visuals with such comforting lyrics.

@iamtkdior1457

2y↑10

Still playing in 2022. First time I heard this song I was in middle school… this has been 1 of my favorite songs ever since … && I’m almost 30 😂😂❤️❤️❤️

@mariomedina8911

2y↑2

I HAVE BEEN NONE STOP THINKING OF THIS SONG MY DAD SHOWED ME & IM JUST SO GLAD I FINALLY FOUND IT AFTER 2 MONTHS OF THINKING OF IT!!

@RayRay-zt7bj

4y↑46

Wow! I can't believe I finally found this song. I have been going crazy! Here is my story. On November 2nd 2019, I was leaving a restaurant with some family and friends. There were 8 of us. I was the youngest out of the bunch, not to say I am a young chicken. Before getting into our cars we were congregating outside of Blueberry Hill Restaurant. I hear this song come on and it took me by surprise, thinking wow, I haven't heard this song in a long time. Now, I was pretty sure that it was a song from sometime in the 21st century. That was all I knew. I asked my older brother "listen to this song. Do you know the name of it?)". I should have realized it was useless. He doesn't know many songs after 1980. Also, he didn't even hear any song. Just to test him I asked him if he heard the next song, which he did. It was a remake of an old 1960s song. Well, I left there with only 5 solid notes to the song in my head and the 5 lyrics I thought were "Take Me As I Am". All week I have been racking my brains. I went through dozens upon dozens of female artists on Youtube, trying to locate the song I heard. I had even looked through an archive of Sirius XM, all with no luck. Then about an hour ago, in the early morning hours where I live, I decided to get the old Sound Hound app onto my new phone that arrived 2 days ago. I used to have it on my old phone but deleted it when the phone was running really slow. It was a Galaxy S4. Yes, I know, that is OLD! Well, after a few tries of humming the 5 notes that I knew, F# C# A# D# A#, there were no results. Then I tried adding another possible 5 notes C# D# C# B B. Then I saw 3 possible songs. The 3rd one, I believe was Ingrid Michaelson (The Way I Am) I felt an adrenalin rush before I even clicked on the song. As soon as I heard the first few notes of the song, I nearly had tears in my eyes. I LOVE THIS SONG!!! [EDIT] Actually, those sets of notes were in different keys, although, still close enough to detect the tune.

@aprilshowers193

4y↑3

How is this story so underrated?? Bro the feeling you get of finding a song you loved but only heard once and can't remember the title is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing that :D

@RayRay-zt7bj

4y↑3

@@aprilshowers193 You're welcome. Wow! I nearly forgot how long of a story I typed about this experience, LOL. I think it was no more than a day or 2 Later I did a bass guitar cover of it and put it on Facebook. I think I should have cut out part of my original post and put in what I forgot to put about the ironic coincidence about this and another song.

@nishamarley1416

3y↑2

I tracked this song down from a 2007 Old Navy Fall commercial. I was pregnant and it made me feel so good to hear this song. I just found it days ago and couldn't stop playing it.....

@RayRay-zt7bj

3y↑2

@@nishamarley1416 It's interesting hearing the stories of a memory that a certain song brings to someone. I hope you and your now 12 or 13-year-old child are doing well.

@nishamarley1416

3y↑1

@@RayRay-zt7bj Thanks so much, and we're both doing great... Hope all is well with you too!

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@dog8668

2y↑1

Comfy and nostalgic

@8imsocute

9y↑51

Omg I know so many more songs by her then I thought I did. :) <3

@allyford92

9y↑7

Same I'm going through these songs like omg that was her singing !

@8imsocute

9y↑4

Yeah I know same. :)

@kendraross-banner9189

I'm so cute I do too

@brendansmithtardy

11y↑1

When my parents got married, they made a special dance for the mother and son. They played this song and we did the Paso Doble to it (which was weird and quirky but that was our first dance ever). Sorry, just had to share how magical and special this song is to me. :)

@aliceermentrout5529

6y↑29

I’m often very hesitant to discover new music, but I heard this song on the radio one morning and looked it up as soon as I got home that afternoon. I fell in love with Ingrid Michaelson’s other songs and still am today.

@DevinaSwantara

7y↑38

@moss1788

i loved this song so much as a kid and probably havent listened to it for almost a decade. its still so sweet and makes me cry!

@civilizedmonkey1795

3y↑2

Came for the chilli, stayed for the music

@JouvaMoufette

Here, take my chili

Kazaa~

@Princessteff1

14y

ohh wow she just became one favorite female singers for the song.

@angeldejesus3182

3y↑2

aww, i remember hearing this at the mall at night 🥺

@talus007

18w

This video is about depression and how it makes you feel like a freak because you can’t just “be happy” like people around you.

@BrianMcAvoy13

24w

I forgot about this song, but had an inkling that she had an early hit.. surely it's this!

@RulzzSpears

8y↑26

This is by far one of the most beautiful songs I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. I simply can't get enough of it :3 <3

@irfansumaira

Loving this masterpiece

@BadAshonSkates

12y

Can I "love" a video instead of "like"? Too cute, I loved this song before the video and now I love it so much more! I love the clowns "teasing" Ingrid for being different, Very creative... <3

@paulfisher9527

So sweet…tears and a smile

@LaashXxiniitah

8y↑17

Stevie and Ally brought me here !! So nice song <3

@feliciebaltard3553

8y↑1

same 😂

@cutieproductions5695

8y↑1

ikr me too! I think that Ally's cover is much better😊

@MysteryxSplatter

12y↑1

when I started watching this I was like,"I love this song! I've never seen the video before. Is this a party or someth-CLOWNS!!! CLOWNS!!! DESTROY US ALL!!!

@mikeyirish1967

12y↑1

I want a relationship exactly like Ingrid Michaelson's and Greg Laswell's -- the most beautiful (and coolest) couple on the planet.

@resilience679

3y↑8

this song was so simple and beautiful!!! all anyone really wants is someone to love them through their imperfections and weirdness and make them feel normal

@rugger3buffalo

14w

This was the song my wife and i danced to at our wedding

@laketiahollingsworth987

8y↑24

Man I love this song. This song has been in my head since it came out yrs ago. Thank you GOD I know her name now! GOd is good!

@ProfessorAlaska

13y

It's astounding that people are actually saying that Ryan Beatty's cover was better... The cover is rarely better than the original in my opinion, and this is definitely one of those cases.

@wackwitch007

12y

I think thats why people hit the dislike button, because of the video, not the song cause shes has an amazing voice and a catchy song.

@mikeattard3543

2y↑6

Haven't heard this in a long time. I needed this today. Great song.

@Chet1333

9y↑21

I love this song, really great lyrics. My wife of over 30+ years in marriage gave me a music B-Day card with a clip of this song in the card. The song has a fantastic early 50's night club ensemble sound to it; plus I love the upright bass--a real mellow low end. So, I just had to listen to the whole thing. But most important are the lyrics. Thank you Ingrid Michaelson, for a beautiful song; your lyrics are the stuff of what makes a marriage or relationship last, like mine and my wife's.

@savannacontreras6536

Always a favorite ❤

@olivia.mcdonald

Holy childhood nostalgia

@katiescarboro248

30w↑1

When I was a little kid this was my favorite song, it's so nostalgic to me now

@kelsmarie44

11y

This should have a trillion views

@sgtbjack

2y↑1

My girlfriend sang this for me at a bar 12 years ago, and this silly song made it permanent

@greatestever8169

2y↑2

Do you really take me for the way I am???

@francescac1731

3y↑4

This song is still on the radio. Heard it in the grocery store ❤

@melbee8336

This plays in the grocery store I work at near daily. Still love it though

@sedonad.6382

Heard it at cvs recently... didn’t know how to feel 😭😭😭😭😭

@americangirllover223

9y↑5

i remember my parents got me a singing card for my birthday that played like ten seconds of this song and i remember i when i found it again i played it so much it broke haha this is a really amazing song i love ingrid she's such a good artist

@princess_layla_

10YEARS MANNNNN!!!

@sarahr5513

First heard this song in an Old Navy commercial many years ago!!!

@MrBananaEating

12y

I heard het song 'Be Ok' on Chelsea settles and I cam to the conclusion that Ingrid Michaelson is awesome!

@Esukri

13y

My coulrophobia is weakened a little by watching the awesomeness that is Ingrid Michaelson. Too sweet to not like :)

@lowlevelrepresentationchap3764

1y↑1

Just beauty in it's simplest form.

@SarangSerigala

3y↑1

So glad I had the chance to sang this song in a karaoke (first and last time) with someone I dearly loved.
I hope you're happy up there, my Silly Wabbit, Eric Jansen.
Loving you always.

@hummer

12y

Dawww, this is the loveliest video. That is the tenderest, sweetest clown man ever.

@TeenageDreamer5212

10y↑4

Almost in tears. This song reminds me so much of my significant other <3 5.2.12

@TheJP1700

12y↑1

Good luck! and dont forgot to tell how special Ingrid is!

@lelainerduh

2y↑4

I remember watching this on mtv and being scared of the music video because I hated clowns but I absolutely loved the song so I would shut my eyes and listen too. 😂

@I_Love_my_adblock4408

I finally see the face to the song. 😍

@NeonPinoy7231

12y

I don't know why, but I've recently been going through an Ingrid Michaelson phase. All I want to listen to are her songs. Isn't life great? :D

@binx9263

5y↑3

i heard this song for the first time the other day in a grocery store and i just found it :-)

@xmusicbabex4eva

13y

She.is.so.BEAUTIFUL!

@RichieRich-oz6ps

Perfection 💋

@hundragant

3y↑1

For no reason at all, this song has been stuck in my head for the past 3 days.
I had to give it a listen to

@leomartino8873

2y↑1

2021 7 days till 2022 and still truly love this

@redrosebonganay1964

Really tootsiepoo author-nim has this really unique taste at music...SNBB brought me here..

@TheDanniGee

12y

This video is genius.

@lauren.7xx

awhh the memories

@ModernDayGunSlinger

11y

Sounds like he lived a happy life

@angelaboheme7361

4y↑2

Sweet! ❤️

@TraciNunu

12y↑1

i love this song so much, i wouldn't stop searching for it until i found it

@SashandSher

3y↑1

Anybody else here in 2021? Just remembered this song and came here

@maglee4630

3y↑1

yep! I randomly thought of it and decided to come back

@malinchoneska8554

9y↑5

Thank You to Who ever posted this. I heard this along time ago and never knew who did it. I'm Not gonna let go of this one.

@linnycrocus6023

4y↑2

I hope one day I will have someone to sing this to.

@jbach1738

2y↑1

Such a simple little song, that says so much. Simply beautiful.

@WanderingWonderer808

4y↑6

I'm enjoying the song and my baby is humming to it in the background...

@JustStayingGroovy

This is what we need. None of Megan Thee Stallion,etc. We ought to love one another for the human beings we are within and throughout live, not just how we are when we're feelin randy, my friends.

@raforbis1

16w

My entire life is explained in this song. However nobody else ever got the message. So I get cats and dogs.

@jamiecasey2845

13w

I just heard this song for the first time while grocery shopping. I’m in love lol I’m sure I’ve replayed it at least 10 times!

@JaneDoe-po4gu

2y↑1

in less then 3 mins this woman made HISTORY

@mayanovak2497

2y↑1

She reset humanity then dipped

@MegCazalet

7y↑1

An adorable wedding First Dance . . .

@TeenageDreamer5212

10y↑13

I love this song so much. It makes you remember the simple things in life. Uffff, in love with this song!!! <33333

@solandoHazon63

3y↑2

Ahh... I finally found you again. This song is so nostalgic and I wanted to share this with the one who takes me the way I am 😊

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