Kina started playing shows at the age of four in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people, though it wasn’t the quickest transition for the admittedly shy songstress. While attending college at USC, Kina often retreated to the secluded stairwells around campus where she could write and sing without being heard. Protected by their quiet confines, she found a safe haven and a creative outlet for her music. Armed with a guitar and a cup of tea, Kina wrote in every stairwell she came across. And it was within these stairwells that she developed her confidence as a songwriter and her poise as a performer.
In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for “Message From Your Heart” aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you’re keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal. Since then, Kina has regularly posted her songs on YouTube, amassing many millions of views, and toured throughout North America. Her songs have been heard on television shows such as ABC’s General Hospital and MTV’s College Life.
Just the Way You Are
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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The only one that I dream about constantly
You the only boy that I need
The only one that I dream about endlessly
I want to say I think you're perfect
You know I think you're perfect
The wait I know you're worth it
We'll always make it through
As long as you've got me and I've got you
We will take the world in our stride
Anything can be possible by your side
I want to say I think you're perfect
You know I think you're perfect
For all the wait I know you're worth it
The wait I know you're worth it
I love the way you are
I love the way you are
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you are
You the only girl that I see
The only one that I dream about constantly
You the only boy that I need
The only one that I dream about endlessly
The lyrics of Kina Grannis and David Choi’s song “The Way You Are” is a sweet love song that expresses the deep admiration and affection the singers have for each other. The lines “You the only girl that I see, The only one that I dream about constantly,” and “You the only boy that I need, The only one that I dream about endlessly” show that the singers have eyes for no one else but each other. They see their partners as perfect and worth waiting for, and are sure that they can conquer the world together.
The chorus of the song, “I love the way you are,” is the main message that the singers want to convey. They accept and appreciate their partners for who they truly are, and want to be with them no matter what. The phrase “Anything can be possible by your side” suggests that the singers see their lovers as their support systems and most trusted confidantes, and that anything is achievable as long as they are together.
Overall, the song is a beautiful testament to the power of love and how it brings out the best in us.
Line by Line Meaning
You the only girl that I see
Out of all the girls in the world, the only one I pay attention to is you
The only one that I dream about constantly
You are the one I consistently dream about and think of
You the only boy that I need
Out of all the boys in the world, the only one I need is you
The only one that I dream about endlessly
You are the one I dream about nonstop
I want to say I think you're perfect
I desire to express that I believe you are perfect
You know I think you're perfect
I know you are perfect and accept you for who you are
For all the wait I know you're worth it
Despite the wait, I acknowledge that you are worth it
The wait I know you're worth it
I understand that waiting for you is worth it
We'll always make it through
No matter what, we will overcome any obstacle together
As long as you've got me and I've got you
With each other's presence, we can conquer anything
We will take the world in our stride
We are capable of handling anything the world throws at us
Anything can be possible by your side
I believe anything is achievable when we are together
I love the way you are
I adore and appreciate you for who you are
The way you are
I love every aspect of you and accept you as you are
I love the way, I love the way
My affection for you never waivers
I love the way you are
I genuinely love you for who you are
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Kina Grannis
behind the video: just the way you are (bruno mars cover)
sept. 2010
this was such a fun one to make. it started when i was in new york recording some songs for the rerelease of my album stairwells. it was late, someone was sleeping next door, and i just kind of started quietly recording little sounds into garage band. before i knew it i'd layered this fun little version of "just the way you are". the whole thing was recorded with the built in mic on my iphone earbuds... although i THOUGHT i was recording it into a usb mic. once i realized it wasn't plugged in, it was too late (or i was too lazy). another notable fact about this video is that the plant you see in the background ended up dying a slow and painful death while i was away on tour. :( to be completely honest though, it was dying long before that. i've since switched to caring for plants like tiny succulents and air plants that seem to do fairly well despite my lack of a green thumb. RIP plant. <3
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars Cover
salh nagar
good ♥♥♥
Amritanshu Kumar
do a metallica cover - Nothing else matters or One, would be awesome.
Matea McKesson
Do Matt Papa's Open Hands
Tim Murphy
better hope peter gabriel does not get wind of your stop motion vid, i am sure there is talent there, but don't be following in vanilla ice footsteps n jk rowlings n stephen kings, its just not cool
Saku Hey
there the world Held 10 kinas, It would Explode Do to Awesomeness.
Suely Bertulani
Incrível como a Kina consegue transformar as músicas que interpreta! *-* Ficou liiiinda!!!! Ouvi 1 zilhão de vezes....♥-♥ Fãzaça dela. ;)
thomas
You are such a breath of fresh air each time I hear your voice, and despite wheather or not you decided to keep it local, You are greatly loved, and apreceated by the many, many millions who hear you sing. Such a humble person you are. God Bless you Kina !!!!!! your talent is truely a blessing to all of us.
Sonya Hirsch
I love this song. I very recently had a good friend pass away (she was only 21 and was an absolutely beautiful person inside and out). The other day, I went to a memorial at Brown University (she would have been in her senior year there this year) and one of the school's a cappella groups sang this...made me cry and smile all at the same time. Listening to this just made me have the same reaction...thank you so much for being incredible.
Michael Maturan
I have come to appreciate your music. It's nice to sit back and unwind after a long day out here in Iraq and listen to your voice. Thank you for allowing some of us out here a moment of peace in a country where there is none.