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.
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
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
Lyrics submitted by ggollysandraa, edited by girldrinkdrunk
The Way I Am Lyrics as written by Ingrid Michaelson
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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This song is so adorable. It is very simple. Basically, she loves this guy and would do a lot of things for him probably because he accepts her for who she is hence "The Way I Am".
i love this song! i heard it on a grey's anatomy episode, and it's simple and cheerful and sooooo sweet.
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I am not in love but hopefully some day this song will represent it.
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i just love fun love songs like this one. this is what love should be about.... all the little things. it's great:)
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She's basically grateful that he's accepting her and loving her for who she is and she wants to repay him by doing most anything for him.
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