2- James Smith is an eurodance artist who was produced by Frank Malone, and Walter Ripley.
He released the hits "I Like It" and "Miracle".
3- James Smith is the guitarist and Songwriter, of the project Thorinshield.
4- James Smith is the MC and frontman of British new rave band Hadouken!.
5- James Smith is a British singer-songwriter made known by his appearance on Series 8 of Britain's Got Talent.
Just the Way You Are
James Smith Lyrics
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You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
We never could have 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 'till you believe in me, yeah
The way that I believe in you?
I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from my heart
I couldn't love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I love you just the way you are
In James Smith's song "Just The Way You Are," the singer reassures his partner to not change in order to please him. He expresses his appreciation of his partner just the way they are, explaining that they never let him down before, and that he wouldn't leave them in times of trouble. The singer wants his partner to understand that he believes in them and their relationship and promises his love is forever. The lyrics in this song are happy and reassuring, conveying a strong message of love and acceptance to the listener.
The message of this song remains true to its origins. Billy Joel, the original composer of the song, wrote it for his wife, Elizabeth Weber. The lyrics were meant to convey his unconditional love for her, emphasizing that she was perfect just the way she was. The song was released in 1977 as part of Joel's fifth studio album, The Stranger, and quickly became a hit, staying at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go changing to try and please me
I don't want you to change who you are just to make me happy
You never let me down before
You have always been there for me and I trust you completely
Don't imagine you're too familiar
I don't want to take you for granted or assume I know everything about you
And I don't see you anymore
I still want to see you for who you truly are, not just my perception of you
I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
I am committed to standing by you through thick and thin
We never could have come this far
Our relationship has endured time and challenges, and I'm grateful for that
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I am willing to handle both the good and the bad with you
I'll take you just the way you are
I love and accept you for who you are, without any conditions or expectations
I need to know that you will always be
I want to feel secure in the knowledge that you will always be true to yourself and to us
The same old someone that I knew
I value the essence of who you are and want that to remain constant
What will it take 'till you believe in me, yeah
I want you to trust and believe in me as much as I trust and believe in you
The way that I believe in you?
I have faith in your abilities and character, and I want that to be reciprocated
I said I love you and that's forever
My love for you is everlasting and unchanging
And this I promise from my heart
I am making a sincere promise to you, with all of my emotions behind it
I couldn't love you any better
My love for you is already at its peak and cannot be improved upon
I love you just the way you are
You are perfect and lovable just the way you are, flaws and all
Writer(s): Billy Joel
Contributed by Tyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thanhthaovothi7902
Lyrics:
Don't go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before
Don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you any more
I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
What will it take till you believe in me, yeah
The way that I believe in you?
I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from my heart
I couldn't love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I love you just the way you are
@Just33v
I found you on Spotify, what a lovely voice
@amber-rosew7609
Never get tired of this cover, it has so much feel, you're an incredible vocalist/artist!
@davidfryer9359
You will always be one of my favorite singers...I m 55 and I have enjoyed so many. You just stand out from the rest. What a voice.
@mauiparajas5248
how come this is not getting a million views? heck it's so good.
@mattg1606
This was... So refreshing, hearing something from you again
@swoosh3684
Thank you. Most cover artists forgot that there are some good songs from the past.
@robscottish007
So so talented. What a singer. What a proper musician. Absolutely fantastic
@themigueltuga
Dam time sure passes by! Ive listened to this days after you posted it. 2 years later I find myself coming back. Your music is timeless!
@louluv5946
Best Billy Joel song!😍
@davidwelch1772
Just watched you at 15 years old on Britain's Got Talent and YOU certainly got talent - Well done - Look Forward to hearing more from you over the years to come GOOD LUCK .