Mann, Aimee - That's Just What You Are Lyrics






In our endeavor we are never seeing eye to eye
No guts to serve us so forever may we wave goodbye
And you're always telling me that it's my turn to move
When I wonder what could make the needle jump the groove

I won't fall for the oldest trick in the book
So don't sit there and think you're off of the hook
By saying there is no use changing 'cause

That's just what you are
That's just what you are

Acting steady always ready to defend your fears
What's the matter with the truth, did I offend your ears
By suggesting that a change might be a thing to try
Like it would kill you just to try and be a nicer guy

It's not like you would lose some critical piece
If somehow you moved point A to point B
Maintaining there is no point changing 'cause

That's just what you are
That's just what you are

Now I could talk to you till I'm blue in the face
But we still would arrive at the very same place
With you running around and me out of the race

So maybe you're right, nobody can take
Something older than time and hope you could make
It better, that would be a mistake

So take it just so far

'Cause that's just what you are
That's just what you are
That's just what you are

Acting steady always ready to defend your fears
What's the matter with the truth, did I offend your ears
You're like a sleepwalking man, it's a danger to wake you
Even when it is apparent where your actions will take you

That's just what you are
And that's just what you are
That's just what you are
That's just what you are





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  1. T.... ....

    A classic song from a seriously classy album!

  2. S.... G....

    Lo mejor de Aimee

  3. M.... N....

    we won't tell

  4. M.... N....

    Mmm... do i ever tell?

  5. R.... C....

    love Aimee.

  6. G.... F....

    She's so cool.

  7. M.... T....

    Ayy it's the voice of opal

  8. C.... J....

    all i wanna do
    is see you turn into
    a giant woman

    i flipping love aimee, and not just because of opal

  9. L.... X....

    It’s... a GIANT WOMAN!! 😍🐏🏹🐞

  10. A.... O....

    Legend!

  11. W.... ....

    Fun fact: This song has been covered by Japanese pop artist Bonnie Pink. Whose music I would recommend to fans of Aimee Mann in general (especially her older works from this era, as her newer stuff is a bit more poppy) -- it has a very similar style! It's very obvious WHY Bonnie Pink would've covered this song once you hear her body of work, as Aimee Mann was a clear influence on her. (It's a really good cover, too!)

  12. R.... K....

    She's done some good work and not gotten deserved recognition.

  13. a.... b....

    aimee is the kind of woman you know is tall just by looking at her face.

  14. S.... H....

    way ahead of her time *sigh*

  15. B.... L....

    mixing a plaid shirt with plaid pants is so 1990's fashion faux-pas! :P

  16. P.... W....

    cool song.....shared to the Netshows Radio "Program 175" Playlist on youtube

  17. L.... C....

    Great Artist, beautiful woman, beautiful voice.

  18. o.... m....

    2019 anyone… No

    o.... m....

    Olivia McGinnis I was listening to Aimee as a twenty something back in the 90’s. I will be 48 in three weeks and still listening!

    o.... m....

    Yep, 2019, still fresh and relevant.
    Love her work. 🤩

    o.... m....

    I got new account and I’m Olivia McGinnis now

  19. l.... f....

    I'm here because of opal but still good song

  20. D.... _....

    Hey, comments section,
    Can I like Aimee Mann and her music despite knowing her from Steven Universe? Can I bring up that she got more known because of her role in the show? Can I enjoy something and not be called "late", "fake fan", or "bandwagoner "?

  21. A.... Y....

    I'm in here to hear more opal!! And to know a new song ^w^ it's really catchy for me

  22. T.... M....

    I’m not sure how popular this lady is but based on the comments I’m getting the idea that she underrated she has a beautiful voice and a lot of people recognize it now especially the new generation now because she’s Opal from Steven Universe and I’m happy about that because she has such a beautiful voice

  23. J.... A....

    Aesthetic

  24. r.... e....

    Opal :0

  25. D.... t....

    She looks like an older Billie Eilish

    D.... t....

    Dylan Stanet ew no

    D.... t....

    @conversationstimulus I'm not trying to be perverse. I'm just making an observation based on my own opinion

  26. M.... M....

    And ,"That's just what she is" GREAT ! Wow.

  27. S.... P....

    The 90s💗💗💗

  28. M.... S....

    Heard this song on an SU voice actors video and I love it, it’s so chill

  29. G.... M....

    I love you
    I live in Gloucester
    I use to live in boston
    I loved young snakes
    You shine
    Don't let the bastards get you down

  30. M.... ....

    You may be badass but you'll never be Aimee Mann badass. Unless you're Glenn Tilbrook.

  31. L.... L....

    The 90's just makes me smile and feel warm and magical and blissful,

  32. P.... ....

    Opal e_e I love your voice

  33. E.... S....

    I need more opal in Steven Universe,,,,pLEASE

  34. M.... L....

    I grew up in the 90s but i’ve never heard this song.

  35. p.... b....

    A perfect nugget of song.

  36. p.... M....

    I think I got it... If you Come As You Are, that's all you ever be... The hidden link to Nirvana we are all trying to put our thumb on.

  37. s.... ....

    I'm here because of Portlandia but I remember when this actually came out so I'm the most hipster of all. I'm over it though.

  38. F.... P....

    Is that a bloke?

  39. k.... k....

    this is so cool,,,,love it,,,,,,,,,thanx,,,,,,,,sharing now,,,,,,,,,,z

  40. T.... S....

    40 plus for this girl 1978 to present???

  41. v.... ....

    1:19 RED GLOWING EYE PAPA TATTLETAIL NO MORE PAPA AND MAMA TATTLETAIL NO MORE PARENTS TATTLETAIL

  42. v.... ....

    OPAL OMG STEVEN OPAL SING A NEW SONG OOOOMMMMMGGGGGG






    also she look's like a man but she is a women

    v.... ....

    Its woman sry

  43. C.... G....

    666k views

  44. N.... ....

    All I wanna do is see you turn into a giant woman...

  45. J.... ....

    I think this is the only Aimee Mann song I don’t like.

  46. A.... D....

    I loved it in 1995 and I still love it in 2019.

  47. e.... C....

    One of the best songwriters we got. And a great guitarist.

  48. l.... r....

    OPAL IS YOU!?

  49. A.... J....

    A video about the voice actresses on SU brought me here.

  50. J.... c....

    0:06 jump scare

  51. L.... W....

    I’m in love

  52. I.... M....

    Rip Opal

  53. M.... B....

    Voglio ascoltare la canzone di Aimee Mann che ora l'ho visto stamattina questo video. Ora ti lascio cantare.

  54. G.... D....

    hi opal

  55. D.... d....

    is her husband, Michael Penn on background vocals??

    D.... d....

    difford and tilbrook of squeeze

  56. P.... C....

    I fell in love with Amys music back in 1986-87
    Til Tuesday got me through a shitfuck breakup in another country.( Germany) and I still love it today. She was so underrated back then :/ I'm glad 30 years later shes still getting recognition.

  57. L.... B....

    Hi Opal!

  58. m.... ....

    Melrose Place Soundtrack

  59. s.... s....

    this songiscool

  60. D.... d....

    learned just now that her husband is Michael Penn who sang No Myth which I was looking for a long long time..

  61. S.... H....

    NOT A WORD! JULIE ANNE CLARKE...SOMEBODY MUST BE TALKING TOO MUCH

  62. P.... R....

    All i wanna do is see you turn into a giant woman

  63. N.... P....

    Am I the only one who thought one of the backup vocals sounded like Neil from Camp Camp? No....

    If so then I must be taking some sort of drug nobody knows about.....

  64. M.... W....

    I'm here because of Aimee Mann.

    M.... W....

    Me too. A brilliant singer songwriter who should be much more acclaimed.

  65. S.... o....

    I had an ex at one point play this song all the time.... I knew it was over between us.

  66. h.... b....

    im steve universe here wonderful LVNV

  67. N.... P....

    I am just surprised that she is 57 but she looks so young....

  68. N.... ....

    Such a great song. Great arrangement. The vocal backing harmonies add this extra richness to Aimee's crisp lead. Makes thinking about my ex more pleasant.

  69. B.... T....

    hearts lightning flowers...12red roses111e

  70. E.... a....

    All you wanna do, it's see me turn into...

  71. B.... K....

    Thank god for Aimee

  72. P.... T....

    You opal

  73. J.... W....

    I never realized Cindy Lauper wrote this.

  74. J.... ....

    Weirdest video ever but ok song lol

  75. R.... H....

    2018 anyone?

    R.... H....

    Sorry,2019

    R.... H....

    You have my pfp, I thought you were me for a sec

  76. Y.... Y....

    Beautiful Song !

  77. E.... C....

    This reminds me of the 70’s

  78. r.... _....

    Anyone here because of Steven universe?

  79. g.... 4....

    Imo she should lead the Cranberries. With all due respect..🌹

  80. T.... P....

    I think, no I know I love her.

  81. N.... ....

    0:06 well I didnt need to sleep anyways...

  82. M.... E....

    aimee mann and bob mould col-lab album.

  83. g.... 4....

    Great voice beautiful woman. 🌹

  84. K.... P....

    Heard this on an episode of Melrose Place waaaay back when in the 90's ... Loved it then love it now ...

  85. J.... D....

    Brah where is your hairline

  86. J.... D....

    U sing so bad but u sound like oepal

  87. E.... M....

    I like her laughing in the end---its like she's saying I don't give a damn about you anymore.

  88. g.... 4....

    Maybe she could front the Cranberries????? 🍎 🍎 :\

  89. H.... C....

    Aimee telling Trump how to #MAGA! Anthem of 2018!

  90. G.... R....

    Magnolia mi é piaciuto anche per merito tuo. Grazie Aimee.

  91. K.... N....

    Holy Christ this is one of the best things I’ve ever seen

  92. K.... ....

    Who's here because they bought I'm With Stupid in 1995 and don't rely on shows and memes to guide their cultural consumption?

    K.... ....

    @Lobito Hernández LMFAO how is he better for his music taste.

    K.... ....

    I'm listening because my dad bought "I'm With Stupid" in 1995 and 8-year-old me was hooked. 31-year-old me is still hooked! It's awesome when you go back and listen all the way through and you still know all the words. All these years later I love that my dad exposed me to great albums like this one, which starts with the lyrics, "You f*cked it up..." 😂

    K.... ....

    @Amanda M , I'm here because I had a cousin that was a tug boat operator in Boston tell me about a fantastic band call " The Young Snakes" with a killer singer, that he'd been listening to in a club there. He git a tape from her, and brought it here when he came for me to listen to. I was hooked. Then he came down with a club version of a few songs from pre studio Til Tuesday. I like it even more. When they released their 1st record I got it. I was hyped. Been a fan ever since. My son is just a few years behind you, and he listens to all of this stuff as well. I had "I'm With Stupid" as well at that time, and my son liked it. He still likes it. Your dad had good taste in music, and I'm glad he passed it on to you.

    K.... ....

    @Charles B. , Absolutely! Isn't it funny how we come to love the music we do? Another shared favorite with my dad is Jonatha Brooke. If you haven't heard her, check out the album Plumb. It's a work of art. But yeah, my dad is the reason I love Toad the Wet Sprocket, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Prince, Beth Orton, Bonnie Raitt, Pete Yorn, Joni Mitchell, Tupac, Toni Braxton and so many other incredible artists. Now that we kids are grown up and he has the extra space, there is a room in his house completely dedicated to music. One of the walls has floor-to-ceiling custom shelves filled with CDs sorted by genre. There's also a vintage stereo system, turn table, old vinyl, autographed memorabilia, etc. I love him and how passionate he is about what he loves. Yay for dads! 🥰

    K.... ....

    Im here cause I discovered an amazing artist