Just The Way You Are
Walker and Jay Lyrics
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We were cured in
A desire
Your words honey bourbon
Tainted saccharine
Love misfired
Saved me
Embraced me
I was ready to accept you
Cause we are a twofold flame
You think your words are gospel
Control me; make me treat you like my northern star
It's just the way you are
But I'm not your disciple
And in my head I
I'll leave you just the way you are
You were so despotic
And I liked it
So I'm partially to blame
But rein in your rhetoric
It's inaccurate
I won't take it to the grave
I was ready to accept you
Cause we are a twofold flame
You think your words are gospel
Control me; make me treat you like my northern star
It's just the way you are
But I'm not your disciple
And in my head I
I'll leave you just the way you are
Tornado affair it's been
I was sucked in
Now I love you from afar
You think your words are gospel
Control me; make me treat you like my northern star
It's just the way you are
But I'm not your disciple
And in my head I
I'll leave you just the way you are
The lyrics of "Just The Way You Are" by Walker and Jay paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship filled with passion, toxicity, and eventual realization. The song begins by describing intimate moments spent together in a cabin, suggesting a sense of escape and bliss. However, it quickly becomes apparent that this love is both sweet and tainted, represented by the metaphor of "words honey bourbon, tainted saccharine." There is a sense of miscommunication or misalignment in their love, as expressed through the line "Love misfired."
The singer acknowledges being saved and embraced by their partner, believing that the relationship was a haven. However, they also acknowledge that the relationship ultimately self-destructed, symbolized by torching it to the ground. Despite being ready to accept their partner just the way they are, the singer realizes that this is not a healthy dynamic. They reject being controlled and treated like a disciple, choosing to separate themselves mentally from the toxicity of the relationship.
The chorus reinforces this stance, with the singer directly addressing their partner's belief that their words are gospel. They reject this idea and assert their independence, refusing to be controlled. The final verse describes the aftermath of the relationship as a "tornado affair." The singer acknowledges being drawn into the chaos and intensity but has now come to love their partner from a distance, preserving their own well-being.
Overall, "Just The Way You Are" explores the intricacies of a love that is both alluring and toxic, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's worth and maintaining emotional boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Those nights in the cabin
Remembering the nights we spent together in the peaceful cabin
We were cured in
We found solace and healing in each other
A desire
The intense longing and passion we shared
Your words honey bourbon
The intoxicating and sweet words you spoke
Tainted saccharine
Although sweet, your words held underlying deceit or manipulation
Love misfired
Our love went astray and didn't work out as planned
Saved me
You rescued me from my loneliness and pain
Embraced me
You accepted and held me close
Thought this was a haven 'til we torched it to the ground
I believed our relationship was a safe and secure place, but we destroyed it completely
I was ready to accept you
I was prepared to fully embrace and love you
Cause we are a twofold flame
Because the passion and intensity between us burned brightly
You think your words are gospel
You believe your words hold absolute truth
Control me; make me treat you like my northern star
You try to manipulate and control me, steering my life solely based on your guidance
But I'm not your disciple
I refuse to blindly follow and worship you
And in my head I
In my thoughts and mindset
I'll leave you just the way you are
I will accept you as you are, without trying to change or control you
You were so despotic
You were authoritative and demanding in a cruel and oppressive way
And I liked it
I found myself attracted to your dominant and forceful nature
So I'm partially to blame
I acknowledge my own responsibility for the negative aspects of our relationship
But rein in your rhetoric
However, you need to control and restrain your manipulative words and behavior
It's inaccurate
Your words are not truthful or genuine
I won't take it to the grave
I refuse to keep silent and carry your lies and manipulation to my death
Tornado affair it's been
Our relationship has been tumultuous and destructive like a tornado
I was sucked in
I was deeply drawn into the chaos and intensity of our connection
Now I love you from afar
Now I have learned to love you from a distance, without being consumed by your destructive influence
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hailey Johnson, Joseph Anthony
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Andrea Downing
I think that they would have made a great couple if he had stayed around
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@jksba02 Maddi Jane - Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars). Thanks for watching.
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