Just The Way You Are
The Romantic Strings & Orchestra Lyrics
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Make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
I know, I know
When I compliment her
She wont believe me
It's so, it's so
Sad to think she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look okay
I say
When I see your face (face)
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing (amazing) girl
Just the way you are
And when you smile (smile)
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are
Yeah
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You know I'll say!
When I see your face (face)
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are
And when you smile (smile)
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)
When I see your face (face)
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are, yeah
The Romantic Strings and Orchestra's song,"Just The Way You Are" is a love ballad that describes the beauty of a woman. The opening lines of the song celebrate the woman's eyes that are so bright that they make the stars look like they're not shining. The poetical imagery conveys the intense admiration the songwriter feels for his beloved. The second line speaks to the woman's hair, which falls perfectly even without trying. This unveiling the beauty of unencumbered femininity in contrast with the societal beliefs that state women need to look a certain way to be considered beautiful.
The songwriter goes on to tell the woman she is beautiful and admits to telling her so every day. The woman's lack of self-belief becomes a ballast to the poet. It is sad to think of her not seeing what he sees. However, the songwriter reframes the narrative by telling her that she is amazing, and he would not change a thing about her. He further highlights the woman's qualities by praising her lips and laugh. He admires that she makes him feel sexy even when she hates the sound of her laugh.
The song is a journey of intimate love that celebrates the beauty of a woman by appreciating her, just as she is. It makes one wonder about the power of a simple sentence, a gentle gesture, or just someone who sees us for who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shining
The singer admires the beauty of the woman's eyes so much that he compares them to stars outshining the night sky.
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
The woman's hair is naturally beautiful in the eyes of the singer.
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
The singer never forgets to remind the woman of her beauty, recognizing that it needs to be appreciated every day.
Yeah,
I know, I know
When I compliment her
She won't believe me
Even though the singer praises the woman's beauty, she doesn't fully believe his words, which saddens him.
It's so, it's so
Sad to think she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look okay
I say
The singer is disheartened that the woman can't see her own beauty, but he always reassures her when she asks about her looks.
When I see your face (face)
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing (amazing) girl
Just the way you are
The singer believes that the woman is perfect just the way she is, and he wouldn't change a thing about her appearance.
And when you smile (smile)
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are
The woman's smile has the power to captivate everyone's attention, and the singer recognizes her amazingness despite her doubts.
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
The singer finds the woman's lips and laugh attractive, and he never stops complimenting her beauty.
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You know I'll say!
The singer reassures the woman that he loves her just the way she is and that she doesn't need to change anything to be perfect. He always considers her beautiful in his eyes, so she shouldn't worry about asking for reassurance.
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you're amazing (amazing)
Just the way you are (are)
The singer emphasizes that he cherishes every aspect of the woman's being and wouldn't want her to change a thing. She's amazing just the way she is.
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are, yeah
The singer once again acknowledges that the woman's smile is powerful and that everyone who sees it knows how amazing she is.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Khari Cain, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Ari Levine, Khalil Walton
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