As I Am
Miley Cyrus Lyrics

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Gonna stay in bed today
'cause I can't stand the light
Don't know why I get so down

I won't be much fun tonight
And I can't believe
You still want to hang around me

It's not so pretty all the time
You don't mind
To you it's alright

As I am is how you take me
Never try to push or make me different
When I talk you listen to me

As I am is how you want me and
I know I've found the pieces missing
I'm looking at him

I'm not the girl you think you see
But maybe that's a lie
You almost know me better than
Me, myself and I

Don't know a lot of things
But I know what I got
It's not so perfect everyday
I don't have to try
'cause it all falls into place

As I am is how you take me
Never try to push or make me different
When I talk you listen to me

As I am is how you want me and
I know I've found the pieces missing
I'm looking at him

Face to face, eye to eye
You're standing there
Feels good on the inside

I don't mind, I don't care
You're standing there
Seein' me for the first time

Seein' me for the first time
Seein' me for the first time

As I am is how you take me
Never try to push or make me different
When I talk you listen to me

As I am is how you want me and
I know I've found the pieces missing
I'm looking at him

Found the pieces missing
Take me as I am
When I talk you listen
Take me as I am

Found the pieces missing
Take me as I am

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "As I Am" by Miley Cyrus are about a person who feels down and unable to face the world. The singer explains that she is not always perfect and her life can be tough sometimes. However, despite her imperfections, her partner accepts her just the way she is. She feels grateful for his support and understands that he is always there for her. She describes the relationship as being authentic and loving because he never attempts to change her or force her to be someone she is not.

The tone of the song is hopeful, as Cyrus expresses her thanks for her partner's acceptance and unconditional support. The lyrics describe how important it is to be accepted for who we are, imperfections and all. The chorus repeats the idea that her partner loves her "As I am," highlighting the importance of self-acceptance.

Overall, "As I Am" is a song about self-love and acceptance, and how crucial it is to have people in our lives who accept us the way we are.

Line by Line Meaning

Gonna stay in bed today
I do not want to get up and face the day.

'cause I can't stand the light
The light in the room is hurting my eyes and making me feel worse.

Don't know why I get so down
I do not understand why I feel so depressed and unhappy.

I won't be much fun tonight
I will not be an enjoyable person to spend time with this evening.

And I can't believe
I am surprised and grateful that you still want to be around me.

You still want to hang around me
It amazes me that you still want to spend time with me despite my struggles.

It's not so pretty all the time
Life is not always comfortable or pleasant.

You don't mind
You do not seem bothered by the difficulties that come with being with me.

To you it's alright
You accept me and my flaws and do not want me to change.

As I am is how you take me
You accept and embrace me as I am, without trying to change me.

Never try to push or make me different
You do not want to compel me to change who I am or how I feel.

When I talk you listen to me
You take my words to heart and are genuinely interested in what I have to say.

And I know I've found the pieces missing
Being with you makes me feel complete and fills the holes in my life.

I'm looking at him
I am enjoying being with the person I care about.

I'm not the girl you think you see
I have some hidden aspects and flaws that you may not see or know about.

But maybe that's a lie
Perhaps I am still holding back and not being completely honest with you.

You almost know me better than
You may understand me more than I understand myself.

Me, myself and I
I do not completely know or understand myself.

Don't know a lot of things
There are many things I am uncertain about.

But I know what I got
I am confident in the love and support that I receive from you.

It's not so perfect everyday
Life is not always easy or without difficulties.

I don't have to try
I do not need to put on a false persona or hide my true self around you.

'cause it all falls into place
When we are together, everything seems to work out and feel right.

Face to face, eye to eye
We are close and connected, looking deeply into each other's eyes.

You're standing there
You are present and attentive to me.

Feels good on the inside
Being with you makes me feel happy and content.

I don't mind, I don't care
I am comfortable and at ease around you and do not feel judged or criticized.

Seein' me for the first time
You make me feel brand new and special, like I am being seen and appreciated for the first time.

Found the pieces missing
Being with you has helped me find and feel whole again.

Take me as I am
Please accept me for who I am and do not try to change or mold me.

When I talk you listen
I appreciate that you are attentive and interested in what I have to say.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER FRANCIS BARRY, MILEY CYRUS, SHELLY PEIKEN

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