In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
Now I done been with different kind of girls (oh)
Felt like I done seen em all but ain't none of them at all (like you)
And I done seen the best of the best (oh)
Baby still I ain't impressed' cause ain't none of 'em at all (like you)
And you know how I feel when I chill
If I'm seen with a girl then she gotta be just (like you)
And baby that's the way I feel (oh, you)
And I got no choice but for me to keep it real
'Cause when we first got together, started hanging out you was
Skeptical at first had to figure out if
I was the kind of guy to try to dog you out, but
I ain't that kind of guy you tried to make me out
You found out when you turned into my baby
I showed them other brothers how to treat a lady
I let you drive when I ride that Mercedes
And I ain't trippin' or actin' shady 'cause baby you know
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
And every time I think about you I smile
When you ride when you call when you come around
Your love is amazing to me
I can't wait 'til I see you, I wanna be wit' you again
And every time you're out on the road, I'll make a trip
And whenever I'm doing a show, don't you forget)
That I'm your main chick
Who got that game chick
One and the same chick
The one you can hang with
I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
Okay when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few G's and (G's and) (oh)
Hit the runway to a new season (season)
It ain't nothing to spoil the one I care for (oh)
Feel like I ain't doing enough that's when I share more (share more)
I give you this, give you that, what you need, love? (need, love)
You know I got it, holla at me if you need love (need love)
And affection 'cause I'll be your protection (oh, you)
Kinda hard job but I do it to perfection
And you can tell that I ain't tryna let you go
I get with you when I can, so that's how I let you know
And you be tripping 'cause sometimes I gotta go
But you the first one I holla to right after my shows
And I was tripping in a sense, I was tense
But my body loose around you, what I'ma do without you?
I gotta get it together, say whatever
But since I met you my life seems so better
I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
Now I done been with different kind of girls (oh)
Felt like I done seen em all but ain't none of them at all (like you)
And I done seen the best of the best (oh)
Baby still I ain't impressed' cause ain't none of 'em at all (like you)
And you know how I feel when I chill
If I'm seen with a girl then she gotta be just (like you)
And baby that's the way I feel (oh, you)
And I got no choice but for me to keep it real
'Cause when we first got together, started hanging out you was
Skeptical at first had to figure out if
I was the kind of guy to try to dog you out, but
I ain't that kind of guy you tried to make me out
You found out when you turned into my baby
I showed them other brothers how to treat a lady
I let you drive when I ride that Mercedes
And I ain't trippin' or actin' shady 'cause baby you know
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
And every time I think about you I smile
When you ride when you call when you come around
Your love is amazing to me
I can't wait 'til I see you, I wanna be wit' you again
And every time you're out on the road, I'll make a trip
And whenever I'm doing a show, don't you forget)
That I'm your main chick
Who got that game chick
One and the same chick
The one you can hang with
I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
Okay when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few G's and (G's and) (oh)
Hit the runway to a new season (season)
It ain't nothing to spoil the one I care for (oh)
Feel like I ain't doing enough that's when I share more (share more)
I give you this, give you that, what you need, love? (need, love)
You know I got it, holla at me if you need love (need love)
And affection 'cause I'll be your protection (oh, you)
Kinda hard job but I do it to perfection
And you can tell that I ain't tryna let you go
I get with you when I can, so that's how I let you know
And you be tripping 'cause sometimes I gotta go
But you the first one I holla to right after my shows
And I was tripping in a sense, I was tense
But my body loose around you, what I'ma do without you?
I gotta get it together, say whatever
But since I met you my life seems so better
I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Like You Lyrics as written by Jermaine Dupri Mauldin Ralph Tresvant
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.