Just As I Am
Air Supply · Air Supply
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
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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
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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
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About Just As I Am
"Just As I Am" stands as a cornerstone of Air Supply's enduring legacy, serving as the title track to their 1977 debut album. This recording exemplifies the duo's signature blend of soft rock and balladry, characterized by the interplay between Russell Watson's emotive vocals and Graham Russell's distinctive guitar work. Released during the height of their early career, the song captured the romantic and introspective themes that would define their catalogue for decades to come. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a defining moment in the soft rock genre of the late 1970s. Its enduring popularity highlights Air Supply's ability to craft timeless melodies that resonate across generations. As a key song in their early body of work, the song established the sonic template for future hits and solidified their status as one of the most consistent acts in British music history.