Just as I Am
Air Supply
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I've had a lot of big dreams I've made a lot of bad moves I know you could walk away But you never do I've met a lot of cold hearts I've learned to smile and deceive I know I'm hard to be around But you never leave I'm not easy to understand But you hold out your hand And you say you love me Just as I am You always treat me The best that you can You say you want me, need me Love me baby Just as I am, just as I am I've made a lot of heartaches I've found a lot of closed doors When all the others turn away You love me more You love me more I'm not easy to understand But you hold out your hand And you say you love me Just as I am You always treat me The best that you can You say you want me, need me Love me baby Just as I am, just as I am I want to love forever To keep our world together And be the best that I can be Baby, every time the world Caves in on me And you say Just as I am You always treat me The best that you can You say you want me, need me Love me baby Just as I am, just as I am
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Written by: DICK WAGNER, ROB HEGEL
Lyrics © SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC INC
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15 facts about this song
Song's Release"Just as I Am" by Air Supply was released in the year 1985.
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Album InformationThis song is part of the album “Air Supply” making it the band's self-titled album.
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Chart performance"Just as I Am" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song GenreThe genre of the song is Pop/Rock, reflecting the main style of Air Supply.
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Writing CreditsThis song is written by the well-acclaimed songwriter Rob Hegel and Air Supply's main vocalist, Russell Hitchcock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Just as I Am" was shot in black and white, which at the time of its release, was considered unique and artistic.
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Covered by Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by other artists like Rod Stewart, validating its popularity and impact.
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Song Duration"Just as I Am" has a runtime of approximately 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of the song depict unconditioned love and acceptance, a theme prevalent in many of Air Supply's songs.
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ContributionsAnother member of Air Supply, Graham Russell, provided the backing vocals for the song.
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Song PopularityDespite its relatively low peak on the Billboard chart, "Just as I Am" is considered one of Air Supply's most popular songs, continuing to receive airplay on classic hit and soft rock stations.
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Live PerformancesAir Supply frequently performs "Just as I Am" in their live concerts, indicating the song's enduring significance in their catalogue of music.
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Legacy"Just as I Am" contributes to Air Supply's legacy as one of the major soft-rock bands of the 70's and 80's.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics – some praising its lyrics and emotive performance while others criticized it as being overly sentimental.
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Related ActsThe release of "Just as I Am" came during the time when Air Supply was touring with other popular acts such as Journey and REO Speedwagon, which helped boost the song's visibility.
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