In 2006, after spending 2 years writing songs, Ryan formed a new rock band, Low Level Flight. Teamed up with friends Shaun Noronha and James Rooke, the band and in the studio recording their debut album with acclaimed producer Mike Borkosky. LLF are planning to release their debut record by the end of the year, supported by a major tour of Canada and the US.
Malcolm did not crack the top 10 in his first attempt but was awarded a spot on the wildcard show after which, because the vote was so close, he became the 11th contestant in the final group. His consistency throughout the final phase of the competition and his great song choices won him many fans and eventually the Canadian Idol crown.
His debut single "Something More" was released to radio the day after his win and to the public on September 30. It went four times platinum on the first day of its release and stayed at #1 on the Canadian singles chart for 14 straight weeks.
On December 9, 2003, Ryan's debut album, "Home" was released and went platinum selling 110,000 copies and earning a Juno nomination for best pop album.
Just the Way You Are
Ryan Malcolm 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 would not leave you, in times of trouble, no
We never could have come this far
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
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, yeah
And this I promise from the heart
I couldn't love you, any better
I love you just the way you are
Oh, babe
I don't want clever conversation, no, no
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 took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Ryan Malcolm's song "Just The Way You Are" is a love song that conveys the message that the person you love is perfect the way they are, and there is no need for them to try and change themselves to please you. The lyrics "Don't go changing, all to try and please me, You never let me down before" suggests that the singer is happy with their relationship as it is. They do not want their partner to change because they believe that the person they fell in love with is already amazing. However, the lines "Don't imagine you're too familiar, And I don't see you anymore" hints that the singer is worried that their relationship might become routine or stagnant.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the commitment in the relationship, stating that the singer will not leave their partner in times of trouble. They understand that their relationship will have both good and bad times, but they are willing to take on both just to be with their loved one. The lines "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" suggests that the singer wants their partner to recognize their unwavering loyalty to them. They love their partner forever, and they will not change who they are or what they believe in for anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go changing, all to try and please me
I don't want you to change anything about yourself just to make me happy
You never let me down before
I trust you completely and have always been able to count on you
Don't imagine, you're too familiar
I don't want to take you for granted or assume I know everything about you
And I don't see you anymore
I want to make sure that I am still seeing the real you and not just my own expectations
I would not leave you, in times of trouble, no
I will always be there for you, no matter what difficulties may arise
We never could have come this far
Our relationship has been built on mutual trust and support
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I know that life has ups and downs, but I am committed to being with you through it all
I'll take you just the way you are
I love you for who you are, not for who I want you to be
I need to know that you will always be
I want to be reassured that you will stay true to yourself and not change in ways that compromise your integrity
The same old someone that I knew
I fell in love with the person you are, and I want you to stay that way
What will it take 'till you believe in me
I want you to trust me and believe that my love for you is genuine
The way that I believe in you
I have complete faith in you and your ability to be the wonderful person I know you are
I said I love you, and that's forever, yeah
My love for you is not temporary or fleeting, it is a constant
And this I promise from the heart
I truly mean what I say and am committed to our relationship
I couldn't love you, any better
I love you to the fullest extent possible
I don't want clever conversation, no, no
I don't need you to impress me with your wittiness or intelligence
I never want to work that hard
I want our relationship to be easy and not require constant effort
I just want someone, that I can talk to
All I really need is someone who I can communicate with and who makes me feel heard and understood
Oh, babe
I say this affectionately as a term of endearment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY JOEL
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