[Charlie Puth:]
Thinking back in time when I had you to lose
Those were the days baby you were the truth
And nothing you could do would ever change that
You riding with me, me riding for you
We followed our hearts don’t forget what they do
But somewhere down the line I left you hanging
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I’ll never break your heart again
Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I’d take you as you are, are, are, are, are
You know me like inside and out, how I feel
Nothing more nothing less you’re the real
I wanna take this time to thank you baby
For you, I could climb
Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times
Oh my friend, I’ll never break your heart again
Cause I, I will always love you
Baby I could never judge you
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I’d take you as you are, are, are, are, are
[Shy Carter:]
So let it be known now
You’re queen to my throne now
It’s you at all times
I’ll never reject you
I’ll love and respect you
‘Cause you’re my lifeline
Only thing on my wishlist
You love and forgiveness
For that I will climb
(Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
Why would I fight it?
I know that it’s right when you’re holding my hand
I knew when I saw you
That God was just giving me a second chance
I’ll climb every mountain
And scream at the top of my lungs that I’m yours
You know that I’m yours
[Charlie Puth:]
Cause I, I will always love you
(I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
(I could never judge you)
I would take you as you are, are, are, are, are
I, I will always love you
(Darling I will always love you
I will always love you)
Baby I could never judge you
I’d take you as you are, are, are, are, are
Embracing Unconditional Love
“As You Are” by Charlie Puth is a heartfelt ode to unconditional acceptance and forgiveness in a relationship. Through reflective verses, Puth reminisces about a love where both partners supported each other without reservation. The chorus, with its repeated assurance of always loving and never judging, highlights the song’s central theme of embracing someone just as they are, flaws and all. Shy Carter’s verse adds depth, expressing gratitude and viewing his partner as a true lifeline, while the imagery of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times conveys the lengths one would go for real love. The song ultimately serves as a reminder that genuine relationships thrive on acceptance, trust, and mutual respect.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth (featuring Shy Carter)
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Shy Carter
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Atlantic Records