In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Oh, her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shinin'
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her tryin'
She's so beautiful and I tell her everyday
Yeah, I know, I know
When I compliment her, she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"
I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're 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 searchin' for, then just stay the same
So don't even bother askin' if you look okay
You know I'll say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
Make the stars look like they're not shinin'
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her tryin'
She's so beautiful and I tell her everyday
Yeah, I know, I know
When I compliment her, she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"
I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're 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 searchin' for, then just stay the same
So don't even bother askin' if you look okay
You know I'll say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
Lyrics submitted by Jambone, edited by Mellow_Harsher, 4mamaz2
Just The Way You Are Lyrics as written by Peter Gene Hernandez Khari Cain
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I'm sixteen.
a guy that i like a lot texted me out of nowhere and told me that this song says everything he has ever though about me<br /> <br /> i have never felt so pretty!<br /> <br /> i love this song so much and the name bruno mars thats cool to
haha im 16 too.<br /> && i feel what your sayingg.
awww tht sooo sweet im 16 too!<br /> my fav line is "Her laugh her laugh<br /> She hates but I think it's so sexy" my bf always tells meh he loves my lauqhh and ii hate iit lOl:)
BK520,<br /> kiddo, you are one hell of a lucky guy. Held on to her. All the best.<br /> <br /> P.s<br /> i love this song. That's obvious i guess, otherwise, i wouldn't look for these lyrics... :D<br />
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The meaning behind this song is so obvious.. And sweet. I love the way Mars sings. I agree with singmeyourlovesong.. I wish my boyfriend sang this to me.
This song means that he loves this girl so much and that she's absolutely perfect. He never wants her to change because he loves her the way she is. I really want a guy to dedicate this song to me someday..its beautiful!
this song is... indescribable. it's 'amazing..just the way it is!' haha..that was lameeee. but this song isn't! yayyyyy![:
man........i wish i could say all these things to this girl i like.....sigh
just do it, good luck :D
girls are always saying they want guys to sing this song to them, but if they did they'd accuse them of lying, but it's a great song
I wish i could sing this song to the girl i love. It's pity that it's a one sided love. ... I love this song. It could have not been better.
Boys usually say these things and they don't mean them, if only?
sorry but me no agree. you're a sad bitch!
first to comment, Means: That he loves his girl, (and everything about her) and never wants her to change.
BEAUTIFUL SONG, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
yea thats pretty much the meaning :P i love this song <3
yes, absolutely beautiful. the sad thing is, only very few people can relate to this song :=(<br /> <br /> ==============================================================================<br /> want to earn online? register to: clixsense.com/