Just the Way You Are
Nils Landgren Michael Wollny Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner 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'll take you just the way you are
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can 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 till 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 the heart
I could not love you any better
I love you just the way you are
The lyrics to Nils Landgren's song "Come As You Are" convey a powerful message about the importance of accepting and loving someone just as they are, without any desire for them to change or conform to societal expectations. The song begins by urging the listener not to change themselves in an attempt to please the singer, as they have never disappointed in the past. There is an acknowledgment that the two might have become less familiar to each other, but the singer affirms their commitment to staying together through good and bad times.
The lyrics emphasize that the singer's love is not dependent on external factors such as fashion or appearance. They express a deep emotional connection and a desire for genuine and open communication rather than intellectual stimulation. The words reflect a longing for the person to stay true to themselves and not to doubt the singer's love and belief in them.
Overall, "Come As You Are" is a heartfelt declaration of unconditional love, acceptance, and a plea for the other person to understand the depth of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go changing to try and please me
Please don't alter yourself in an attempt to meet my expectations
You never let me down before
You have always been reliable and trustworthy in the past
Don't imagine you're too familiar
Please don't assume that you know me completely
And I don't see you anymore
I feel distant from you and don't seem to understand you anymore
I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
I would never abandon you during difficult times
We never could have come this far
Our relationship wouldn't have reached this stage if I didn't believe in us
I took the good times; I'll take the bad times
I accept you with all the ups and downs of life
I'll take you just the way you are
I embrace you exactly as you are, without any changes
Don't go trying some new fashion
Please don't conform to new trends just to impress others
Don't change the color of your hair
There's no need for you to alter your appearance to gain my affection
You always have my unspoken passion
I always feel a strong affection for you, even when I don't express it openly
Although I might not seem to care
Even if it appears that I'm indifferent, deep down, I truly care for you
I don't want clever conversation
I don't need intellectual discussions or elaborate conversations
I never want to work that hard
I prefer simple and genuine interactions, without the need for excessive effort
I just want someone that I can talk to
All I desire is someone with whom I can have sincere conversations
I want you just the way you are
I love and appreciate you exactly as you are, without any alterations
I need to know that you will always be
I seek reassurance that you will continue to be
The same old someone that I knew
Remain the familiar person that I have always known
What will it take till you believe in me
What do I need to do for you to trust and have faith in me?
The way that I believe in you?
Just as I have complete belief and confidence in you
I said I love you and that's forever
When I say 'I love you,' it means it will last eternally
And this I promise from the heart
This assurance comes genuinely from within me
I could not love you any better
My love for you couldn't be improved upon or enhanced
I love you just the way you are
I completely adore and cherish you exactly as you are
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