Just The Way You Are – English Lyrics

• By: EXILE ATSUSHI

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of heartfelt expression in Japanese with EXILE ATSUSHI's 'Just The Way You Are.' This special song is the only officially approved Japanese cover of the Bruno Mars classic, with lyrics personally translated by ATSUSHI to convey a tender message of acceptance. It's a perfect opportunity to learn how direct, loving sentiments are beautifully expressed in Japanese, wrapped in a smooth, soulful melody.

[English]

When I see your face

ありのままの君が

愛おしいよ

Just the way you are

...

Oh, 君のその瞳に 一瞬で吸い込まれた

君のその髪は 眩しいほど輝いていて

She's so beautiful 今すぐ伝えたい

Yeah, I know, I know 君はそんなことないって

目を逸らして 本当は嬉しそうなんだ

だから僕は 何度でも伝えるよ

When I see your face

ありのままの君が

愛おしいよ

Just the way you are

And when you smile

そのままの君が

愛おしいよ

Just the way you are

君の唇は 魔法にかかったように

今すぐ奪ってしまいたくなる so sexy

She's so beautiful 今すぐ伝えたい

Oh, 晴れた日は ふたり手をつないで

どこかに出かけよう 君となら

So, どこにいても 最高の時聞

You know I'll say

When I see your face

ありのままの君が

愛おしいよ

Just the way you are

And when you smile

そのままの君が

愛おしいよ

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

ありのままの君が

愛おしいよ

Just the way you are

And when you smile

そのままの君が

愛おしいよ

Just the way you are

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to have or show a pleased expression noun - a pleased expression
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
lips /lɪps/ A2	noun - either of the two fleshy parts forming the edge of the mouth
sexy /ˈseksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive or arousing
hair /her/ A1	noun - any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and other animals.
bright /braɪt/ B1	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining

Key Grammar Structures

• Just the way you are

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating 'exactly as you are'

  ➔ 'The way' is used to specify the manner or mannerism in which someone or something is.

• I see your face

  ➔ Simple present tense expressing the act of perceiving someone visually

  ➔ 'See' is a sensory verb used to describe the act of perceiving with the eyes.

• When I see your face

  ➔ Conditional clause with present simple tense used to set the context

  ➔ 'When' introduces a conditional clause indicating the time or situation when the action happens.

• 愛おしいよ

  ➔ Adjective '愛おしい' expressing deep affection or preciousness

  ➔ '愛おしい' means 'dear' or 'precious', conveying strong affection.

• And when you smile

  ➔ Conjunction 'and' connecting two related actions or states

  ➔ 'And' is used to add information, linking the previous clause to the next.

• The way you are...

  ➔ Ellipsis used for emphasis, repeating the phrase for poetic or stylistic effect

  ➔ Repetition of 'The way you are...' emphasizes the sentiment and creates a poetic rhythm.