Just As You Are
Love Beyond Glamour: Embracing Imperfection in 'Just As You Are'
Lyrics
Now you may not be the world's most beautiful, glittering glamorous star
Expressing that the person may not be the most beautiful or glamorous in the world.
But you're all in the world that I'll ever need
Affirming that the person is everything the speaker needs in the world.
And I love you just as you are.
Declaring unconditional love for the person just as they are.
Now Sophie Loren and yourself have in common
Comparing the person to Sophie Loren, emphasizing their dissimilarity.
Really nothing whatsoever so far
Highlighting the lack of commonality between the person and Sophie Loren.
But then who needs biggies when with a pair like
Downplaying the significance of being with glamorous individuals by appreciating the simplicity of the current relationship.
Twiggy's Ilove you just as you are.
Expressing love for the person despite not having the allure of famous figures like Twiggy.
When you do away, even for a day
Expressing a desire for the person to stay even if it's just for a day.
I would like it to be known That I wish that you could stay
Wishing for the person's presence, indicating their importance.
Now the day we got married
Recalling the day of marriage, a significant event in their relationship.
You'll remember I carried you over the threshold of Mooney's bar
Describing a humorous memory of carrying the person over the threshold of Mooney's bar during the wedding.
where in between every round You fell flat out on the ground
Adding a comical touch by mentioning the person falling on the ground during rounds at Mooney's bar.
Still I love you just as you are Not to mention Mick and your brother vic
Reaffirming love despite humorous and imperfect moments.
Who I hear have settled here down after two years in the nick
Mentioning Mick and brother Vic settling down after a period in jail, possibly emphasizing loyalty and commitment.
Take it away Semprini When you do away, even for a day
Introducing Semprini and reiterating the desire for the person to stay, emphasizing their importance.
I would like it to be known That I wish that you could stay
Expressing the same desire for the person's continued presence.
So you may not be the world's most beautiful, glittering glamorous star
Reiterating that the person may not be conventionally glamorous but is everything the speaker needs.
BBBb but you're all in the world that I'll ever need
Emphasizing the person's significance in the speaker's world.
And I love you just as you Love you just as you are
Repeated declaration of love for the person just as they are.
I love you just as you are
Repeating the affirmation of love in its simplest form, without any conditions or expectations.
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