Just The Way You Are – English Lyrics

• By: Karlos Rosé

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stars /stɑːrz/ B1	noun - mass of hot gases in space creating light
eyes /aɪz/ A2	noun - the visual organ of humans and animals
hair /hɛər/ A2	noun - the long, thin strands growing on the head of a person or animal
beautiful /ˈbjuːtəfəl/ B2	adjective - pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - a facial expression showing happiness or amusement verb - to make a smiling expression with the face
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to become different noun - the process of becoming different
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - completely correct or without flaws
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch or press with the lips as a sign of affection
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing great wonder or surprise

Key Grammar Structures

• There’s not a thing that I would change

  ➔ Using 'there is/there are' to indicate existence + noun phrase + relative clause

  ➔ 'There’s' is a contraction of 'there is', used to state the existence of something.

• Just the way you are

  ➔ Using 'the way' as a noun phrase to describe the manner or condition of someone or something

  ➔ 'The way' functions as a noun phrase that describes the manner, condition, or characteristics of a person or thing.

• And I tell her every day

  ➔ Use of the simple present tense 'tell' to indicate a habitual action or repeated statement

  ➔ 'Tell' in the present tense is used to express habitual actions or repeated statements about someone else's feelings or thoughts.

• And when you smile the whole world stops

  ➔ Use of the simple present tense 'stops' to indicate a general truth or habitual action

  ➔ 'Stops' is in the present tense to express that this is a regular or universal effect when the person smiles.

• She hates but I think it’s so sexy

  ➔ Use of the verb 'hate' in the simple present tense to describe a habitual or general feeling

  ➔ 'Hates' is in the simple present tense to indicate a habitual or general dislike, contrasting with the speaker’s feelings.

• You're amazing just the way you are

  ➔ Using 'just the way you are' as an idiomatic expression emphasizing acceptance and authenticity

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes that someone is perfect or valuable as they are, without needing to change.