The Way I Am
Ingrid Michaelson
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If you were falling, then I would catch you You need a light, I'd find a match 'Cause I love the way you say good morning And you take me the way I am If you are chilly, here take my sweater Your head is aching, I'll make it better 'Cause I love the way you call me baby And you take me the way I am I'd buy you Rogaine When you start losing all your hair Sew on patches to all you tear 'Cause I love you more than I could ever promise And you take me the way I am You take me the way I am You take me the way I am
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Song Release"The Way I Am" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The song was released on May 29, 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe song climbed the Billboard chart and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked Michaelson's first entry on the Hot 100.
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Album InformationThe song appears on Michaelson's second album, "Girls and Boys." The album was released in 2006, then re-released by a major label in 2007.
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Song CompositionMichaelson wrote the entire song herself, which showcases her songwriting talents. The song’s melody is built around a prominent ukulele riff.
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Television Features"The Way I Am" received significant media exposure through television. It was featured in an Old Navy commercial and was used in several popular TV series, including "Grey's Anatomy."
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Live PerformancesIngrid has performed this song in numerous live performances, including on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2007.
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Song ThemeThe song is a tribute to unconditional love and acceptance. The lyrics express the idea of taking someone just "the way they are," with all their flaws and imperfections.
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Cultural Impact"The Way I Am" is known as Ingrid Michaelson’s break-out hit. The song's popularity helped to launch her music career.
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Music VideoA music video for "The Way I Am" was released, which features Michaelson knitting a long scarf which transforms into different objects such as a raincloud and a tree.
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Song ReviewsThe song has received mostly positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its catchy melody and its honest, intimate lyrics.
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