Just the Way You Are
Kana Nishino (西野カナ) Lyrics


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鏡の自分に言い聞かせる
Baby you'll be alright 彼がいなくたって
一人には慣れたはずなのに
弱気な lonely night もっと強くならなきゃ oh no

やっと歩き出したから 前だけを見て

そう明日には ありのままの自分をもっと信じたい
'Cause I love you just the way you are
負けそうでも泣いても 輝くために
So I love you just the way you are
Ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah
Just the way you are

嫌いだった鏡に写る顔
自信がなくて ふさぎ込んでたの
彼のために空けてた週末
友達と let's party 気づけば笑ってた

今しかない時間だから 涙を拭いて

そう今日からは ありのままの自分をもっと愛したい
'Cause I love you just the way you are
負けそうでも泣いても 輝くために
So I love you just the way you are
Ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah
Just the way you are

少しでも気を抜いたら (涙が)
こぼれそうだから (上向いて)
立ち止まらないで まだまだきっと 必ず幸せはあるよね
信じて yeah

ありのままにもっと輝いていたい
'Cause I love you just the way you are
誰のためでもない そうわたしのために
So I love you just the way you are
Ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah
Just the way you are




Ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah
Just the way you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kana Nishino's song Just the way you are tell a story of self-love and acceptance. In the first verse, the singer talks to themselves in the mirror, reassuring themselves that they will be okay even without their partner. Despite feeling lonely, they resolve to become stronger. The second verse describes the singer's journey to self-love. They once hated their reflection in the mirror and lacked confidence, but they have now learned to love themselves and enjoy spending time with friends. The chorus reinforces the message of self-love, with the singer affirming that they love themselves just the way they are and that they will continue to shine.


The lyrics are powerful because they speak to a universal struggle with self-acceptance. Many people have trouble seeing their own worth and may seek validation from others. Kana Nishino's song reminds listeners that it is important to love and accept themselves regardless of the opinions of others. The lyrics are also a reminder that self-love is a journey that takes time and effort.


Line by Line Meaning

鏡の自分に言い聞かせる
Talking to oneself in front of the mirror


Baby you'll be alright 彼がいなくたって
Reassuring oneself that everything will be alright, even without him


一人には慣れたはずなのに
Despite being used to being alone


弱気な lonely night もっと強くならなきゃ oh no
Feeling weak on lonely nights and realizing the need to be stronger


やっと歩き出したから 前だけを見て
Finally starting to move forward, with eyes only on the future


そう明日には ありのままの自分をもっと信じたい
Believing in oneself, just as they are, more tomorrow


'Cause I love you just the way you are
Because you are loved for who you truly are


負けそうでも泣いても 輝くために
Crying and struggling, yet shining bright in order to succeed


嫌いだった鏡に写る顔
The face in the mirror that was once disliked


自信がなくて ふさぎ込んでたの
Lacking confidence and feeling down


彼のために空けてた週末
Weekends that were left free for him


友達と let's party 気づけば笑ってた
Going out with friends and ending up laughing


今しかない時間だから 涙を拭いて
Because there is no time like the present, wiping away tears


そう今日からは ありのままの自分をもっと愛したい
Loving oneself more, just as they are, starting from today


少しでも気を抜いたら (涙が)
Even if one lets their guard down a bit (tears will fall)


こぼれそうだから (上向いて)
Because they are about to spill (looking up)


立ち止まらないで まだまだきっと 必ず幸せはあるよね
Don't stop now, there is surely still happiness to come


信じて yeah
Believe it, yeah


ありのままにもっと輝いていたい
Wanting to shine more, just as they are


誰のためでもない そうわたしのために
Not for anyone else, but for oneself


So I love you just the way you are
So you are loved for who you truly are


Ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah ah ah ah ah-ah-ah
Background vocals


Just the way you are
Just the way you are




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hiroshi Yoshida, Kana Nishino, DJ Mass

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