The Way I Am
michaelson Lyrics


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If you were falling, then I would catch you
You need a light, I'd find a match
'Cause I love the way you say good morning
And you take me the way I am

If you are chilly, here take my sweater
Your head is aching, I'll make it better
'Cause I love the way you call me baby
And you take me the way I am

I'd buy you Rogaine
When you start losing all your hair
Sew on patches to all you tear

'Cause I love you more than
I could ever promise
And you take me the way I am




You take me the way I am
You take me the way I am

Overall Meaning

The song "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson is a charming ode to unconditional love. The lyrics describe the kind of love that accepts and embraces a person's quirks, flaws, and imperfections. The idea behind the song is that true love doesn't require us to change who we are to fit into someone else's mold. Instead, it is about appreciating each other for who we are, without reservations or judgments.


The first two lines of the song set the tone for this message of unconditional love. If the person she loves is falling, she would catch them. If they need light, she would find it. She is willing to be there for them in every way possible. Michaelson also notes that she loves the way her partner says good morning, which is a small but significant way of showing appreciation for the little things that make a relationship special. She then goes on to say that she would take care of her partner when they are sick, such as by giving them her sweater to keep them warm or by making them feel better when they have a headache. The line "I'll buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair" is particularly poignant, as it reinforces the idea that love is about accepting the person we love as they age gracefully.


Overall, "The Way I Am" is a lovely song about what it means to love someone unconditionally, and it reminds us that true love is about embracing each other's flaws and quirks. It celebrates the importance of being accepted for who we are, without having to change or conform to someone else's standards.


Line by Line Meaning

If you were falling, then I would catch you
I will always be there to support you, lift you up when you feel down and catch you if you ever fall.


You need a light, I'd find a match
I will always help you when you need it the most and try to brighten your dull moments.


'Cause I love the way you say good morning
I cherish the simple gestures that make you who you are and bring out the best in you, like the way you greet me every morning.


And you take me the way I am
You accept me for who I am, flaws and all, and that is why I love you.


If you are chilly, here take my sweater
I will always try to keep you warm and comfortable, even if it means sacrificing my own comfort.


Your head is aching, I'll make it better
I care about your well-being and will go out of my way to make sure you feel better when you are not well.


'Cause I love the way you call me baby
I love the way you address me with affection, it makes me feel loved and appreciated.


I'd buy you Rogaine When you start losing all your hair
I will always stand by you and support you, even in times of physical changes that are beyond our control.


Sew on patches to all you tear
I will always be there for you when you need someone to lean on, someone who understands your pain and helps you mend your broken pieces.


'Cause I love you more than I could ever promise
I love you unconditionally, with every fiber of my being, and I can never fully express the depth of my feelings for you.


And you take me the way I am
You see me for who I am, beyond my flaws and imperfections, and that is why I love you.


You take me the way I am
Our love is based on acceptance and understanding, and that is what makes it so special and enduring.


You take me the way I am
Our love transcends all obstacles and differences, and it is reflected in the way we accept each other just as we are.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Ingrid Michaelson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@DevinaSwantara

If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.

Cause I love the way you say good morning.
And you take me the way I am.

If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.

Cause I love the way you call me baby.
And you take me the way I am.

I'd buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches to all you tear.

Cause I love you more than I could ever promise.
And you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am



All comments from YouTube:

@asmis8299

Nostalgia brought me here, memories made me stay.

@acidblacklove7657

I dunno why this song popped up in my mind... haven't heard it in YEARS!!! But its 4am... and I recall it from a commercial.

@dejavu3456

Literally

@dejavu3456

Spot on

@marioiacolucci

In the Bose video demo this song was used you can watch the video of the Bose video wave Demo show on YouTube check it out Bose does not make the video wave tv anymore due to sales and was very expensive

@jasminelukman

And quality :)

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@stepherssays

Wow, I forgot how good this song was. It just made me cry. It's so beautiful and sweet.

@geminisoul29

Same!!

@demarriustolbert4288

Me too😊

@badguitar5653

@@demarriustolbert4288 and me!

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