As I Am
Embraced Imperfections: Josh Woodward's "As I Am
Lyrics
When you walk, I stumble
Expressing vulnerability and clumsiness in the presence of the person addressed.
When you talk, I mumble
Difficulty in articulating thoughts or words when the person is speaking.
And when you smile I have to turn away
Avoiding direct eye contact or positive interaction when the person smiles.
When you shine, I'm cloudy
Feeling overshadowed or overshadowing the person when they shine or succeed.
When you climb, I'm doubting
Doubting one's abilities or potential when the person is climbing or achieving.
That I won't fall before I reach the top
Fear of failure or stumbling before achieving success.
But you don't care, you're always there
Despite shortcomings, the person is consistently present and supportive.
And you take me as I am, you take me as I am
Acceptance of the speaker as they are, without the desire to change them.
You don't attempt to change me, or rearrange my flaws
Emphasizing the lack of attempts to alter or improve the speaker's imperfections.
When the lightning's flashing
Metaphor for facing challenging and turbulent situations in life.
When the waves are crashing
Symbolizing the chaotic and overwhelming nature of life's difficulties.
And I feel like a ship that's run aground
Feeling stuck or lost, akin to a ship stranded on the shore.
There's a light that's shining
Despite challenges, there is a bright and guiding presence in the person.
Through the night, you're blinding
The person's positive influence is intense and powerful.
You lift me up before I start to drown
Providing support and uplifting the speaker in difficult times.
But you don't care, you're always there
Consistent support and acceptance from the person, regardless of circumstances.
And you take me as I am, you take me as I am
Reiterating the person's unconditional acceptance of the speaker.
You don't attempt to change me, or rearrange my flaws
Highlighting the absence of attempts to modify or correct the speaker's flaws.
And you dared to understand
Acknowledging the person's effort to comprehend the speaker's perspective.
And still you take me as I am
Reaffirming the person's acceptance despite understanding the speaker's complexities.
You've given me a place, where I can just belong
Providing a sense of belonging and acceptance in the person's presence.
And you take me as I am, you take me as I am
Repeating the theme of unconditional acceptance and understanding.
You don't attempt to change me, or rearrange my flaws
Emphasizing the absence of efforts to change or reshape the speaker.
And you dared to understand
Acknowledging the person's daring effort to comprehend the speaker.
And still you take me as I am
Reaffirming the person's acceptance despite understanding the speaker's complexities.
You've given me a place, where I can just belong
Highlighting the sense of home and acceptance provided by the person.
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