Just as I Am

Air Supply

About Just as I Am

"Just as I Am" is a song by English/Australian soft rock duo Air Supply from their eighth studio and second eponymous album, Air Supply. It was released in 1985 as the first single from the album. The song was first recorded by co-writer Rob Hegel in 1982 and released via Mercury Records.


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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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Air Supply

Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of Graham Russell as guitarist and singer-songwriter and Russell Hitchcock as lead vocalist. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight Top Ten hits in the United States, in the early 1980s. They formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975 and have included various accompanying musicians and singers. more »

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Written by: DICK WAGNER, ROB HEGEL

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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.
Album Information
This song is part of the album “Air Supply” making it the band's self-titled album.
Chart performance
"Just as I Am" peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Genre
The genre of the song is Pop/Rock, reflecting the main style of Air Supply.
Writing Credits
This song is written by the well-acclaimed songwriter Rob Hegel and Air Supply's main vocalist, Russell Hitchcock.
Music Video
The 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.
Covered by Other Artists
The song has been covered by other artists like Rod Stewart, validating its popularity and impact.
Song Duration
"Just as I Am" has a runtime of approximately 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of the song depict unconditioned love and acceptance, a theme prevalent in many of Air Supply's songs.
Contributions
Another member of Air Supply, Graham Russell, provided the backing vocals for the song.
Song Popularity
Despite 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.
Live Performances
Air Supply frequently performs "Just as I Am" in their live concerts, indicating the song's enduring significance in their catalogue of music.
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.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics – some praising its lyrics and emotive performance while others criticized it as being overly sentimental.
Related Acts
The 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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