Just The Way You Are

"**Just the Way You Are**" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It is the lead single from his debut studio album, *Doo-Wops & Hooligans* (2010). The song was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Khalil Walton and Needlz and produced by the former three, under their alias, The Smeezingtons along with Needlz. It was released in the United States to Contemporary hit radio on August 10, 2010. The track was released in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2010, as "**Just the Way You Are (Amazing)**". The song's lyrics compliment a woman's beauty.

The debut single received positive reviews from critics, who considered it a stand-out track on *Doo-Wops & Hooligans* and praised The Smeezington's production. It won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2011 ceremony. The song peaked at number one on the US *Billboard* Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40 charts and charted in the top five in other countries. It was certified 9 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and 6 times by the Australian Recording Industry Association(ARIA). Worldwide, it was the best selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 12.2 million copies. So far, it has sold over 13.7 million copies worldwide becoming one of the best selling digital singles of all time.

The music video, directed by Ethan Lader, was released on September 8, 2010 and features Peruvian born Australian actress Nathalie Kelley. The official remix features rapper Lupe Fiasco and is included on the deluxe edition of *Doo-Wops & Hooligans*.[1] Mars performed "Just The Way You Are" on The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010–2012), on the Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013–2014) and on the 24K Magic World Tour (2017-2018). He also included it during his performance at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show. "Just the Way You Are" has been covered by various recording artists and it inspired Meghan Trainor's debut single "All About That Bass".[2]

## Script

*(Note: Donnie sings this during the Roosevelt High School Prom as he asked April to be his date as "friends". But what she doesn't know is he was planning something special on this night.)*

April: Dani, have you seen Donnie? I can't find him anywhere.

Dani (Human Form): Don't know, darling. But maybe he went to the bathroom before dancing with you.

April: I see...

Boy: Everyone, I hope you're having fun at this year's prom! Now I present to you Donatello!

Donnie (Human Form): (grabs microphone) Thanks, Michael. I have a song for someone special to me.

Casey: Here we go.

Dani: (nods) Mm-hmm.

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[MUSIC STARTS PLAYING]

Donnie (starts singing): Oh, her eyes, her eyes

Make the stars look like they're not shinin'

Her hair, her hair

Falls perfectly without her trying

She's so beautiful

And I tell her every day

Yeah, I know, I know

When I compliment her she won't believe me

And it's so, it's so

Sad to think that she don't see what I see

But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"

I say

(points to April) When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

(walks downstage to April) Cause you're amazing just the way you are

(grabs her hand) And when you smile

(spins her around) The whole world stops and stares for a while

Cause, girl, you're amazing just the way you are (walks upstage while dragging April)

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April: Oh my god! Donnie, how did you plan all of this?!

Donnie: (whispers) Oh just from a little help from someone. (winks to Dani)

Dani: Good job, Donatello. Woo! Casey, let's dance! (drags him by the arm)

Casey: Slow down, Dani!

Adrien: Marinette?

Marinette: Uh... (looks at Alya who is giving her a thumbs-up as approving) Okay! (laughs embarrassingly)

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Donnie (starts singing): Her lips, her lips

I could kiss them all day if she'd let me

Her laugh, her laugh

She hates but I think it's so sexy

She's so beautiful, and I tell her everyday

Oh you know, you know, you know

I'd never ask you to change

If perfect's what you're searching for

Then just stay the same

So don't even bother asking if you look okay

You know I'll say

When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

Cause you're amazing just the way you are

And when you smile

The whole world stops and stares for a while

Cause, girl, you're amazing just the way you are

{Donnie: Everyone, sing!}

Everyone (starts singing): The way you are

The way you are

Girl, you're amazing just the way you are

Donnie (singing): (looking at April) When I see your face

There's not a thing that I would change

Cause you're amazing just the way you are

And when you smile (gives her a rose)

The whole world stops and stares for a while

Cause, girl, you're amazing just the way you are, yeah

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[CHEERING]

Donnie: April, I'm so glad to met you. You are the most beautiful, most loyal, most determined, and overall, the most sweetest girl ever. I won't let that change from years to come. (kisses her on the cheek)

April: (blushing harshly) Donnie... You really mean it?

Donnie: Every word of it.

April: (chuckling)