Just the Way You Are
L.Z.D Feat. Barry White Lyrics
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Only a fool maybe takes things for granted
Just because it's here today
It can be gone tomorrow
And that's one thing that you'll
Never in your life ever have to worry about me
If I'll ever change towards you because
Baby, I love you
Just the way you are
Don't go changing, trying to please me
You never let me down before
I don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not 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
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair, hey there
You always have my unspoken passion
Although, I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
Don't want to work that hard, no love
I just want some, someone to talk to
I want 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 'til 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, oh Lord
I could not love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I don't want clever conversation
I don't want to work that hard, no love
I just want some, someone to talk to
I want you just the way you are
I want you the way you are (love you just the way you are)
Don't go changing (love you just the way you are)
The song "Just The Way You Are" by L.Z.D (featuring Barry White) is a declaration of love and commitment to someone who the singer sees as perfect just the way they are. The opening verses emphasize the importance of not taking anything for granted and valuing the present moment, as things can change quickly. The singer then reassures the listener that they don't need to change to please them, and that they appreciate and love them just the way they are, flaws and all. The chorus reinforces this message, with the singer repeating their love and commitment to the listener.
The second verse sees the singer asking the listener not to change their appearance or try to impress them with clever conversation, but rather just be themselves and be someone the singer can talk to. The singer also seeks reassurance that the listener will never change and will always be the same person they fell in love with. The bridge sees the singer doubling down on their commitment, promising to love the listener forever and not being able to love them any better than they already do.
Overall, the song is a tender expression of love and devotion, emphasizing the importance of not trying to change people and accepting them for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
I never take anything for granted
Only a foolish person would take things in life for granted.
Just because it's here today
Things that exist today can disappear tomorrow.
It can be gone tomorrow
Things can disappear and be gone tomorrow.
And that's one thing that you'll never in your life ever have to worry about me
I will never change towards you and will always be reliable.
If I'll ever change towards you because
I will never alter my attitude towards you, because
Baby, I love you
I love you dearly.
Girl, I love you
I love you girl.
Don't go changing, trying to please me
Don't alter yourself for me.
You never let me down before
You've always been reliable so far.
I don't imagine you're too familiar
I don't think you know me very well.
And I don't see you anymore
I don't see you often.
I would not leave you in times of trouble
I would stand by you during difficult times.
We never could have come this far
Our relationship wouldn't have lasted this long.
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I accept the good and bad times with you.
I'll take you just the way you are
I love you just the way you are.
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't try new fashions.
Don't change the color of your hair, hey there
Don't change your hair color.
You always have my unspoken passion
You have my love and desire, even if I don't always show it.
Although, I might not seem to care
Even though I may not always show how much I care.
I don't want clever conversation
I don't want intellectual conversation.
Don't want to work that hard, no love
I don't want to put in hard work for love.
I just want some, someone to talk to
I want someone to talk to.
I want you just the way you are
I want you, unchanged.
I need to know that you will always be
I need to know that you will always stay the same.
The same old someone that I knew
The same person I fell in love with.
What will it take 'til you believe in me
What do I need to do for you to trust me?
The way that I believe in you?
Just like how much I trust you.
I said, "I love you and that's forever"
I love you eternally.
And this I promise from my heart, oh Lord
I promise this with all my heart.
I could not love you any better
I can't love you any more than I already do.
I love you just the way you are
I love you without any changes.
I want you the way you are (love you just the way you are)
I want you unchanged.
Don't go changing (love you just the way you are)
Don't change for me, I love you as you are.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Billy Joel
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