[Verse 1]
I knew he was different in his sexuality
I went to his parties as a straight minority
It never seemed a threat to my masculinity
He only introduced me to a wider …
[Verse 1]
I rest my case sophisticated
Reckless like I promised
And I had it, then I managed
And you talked me through it
Baby, do it
[Pre-Chorus]
Well, you saved me
Then you made me rich and …
[Chorus: Q-Tip & Cordae]
When I think it’s all she wrote, looking through my holy quotes
Looking for the antidote, and I think I’ve found that it’s life
Life, my nigga, it’s life, …
[Intro]
Yeah, uh
Hey, yo
Alright
[Verse 1]
My mom had a nigga at the age of fifteen
Was forced to drop out of school to take care of a king
She had a desire to sing …
[Intro]
Maybe when I’m, maybe when I’m na-na-na, na-na
Maybe when I’m, maybe when I’m, maybe when I’m older
[Verse 1]
Payphone calls, cigarettes, injuries, shower sex
I was holding on for dear life
Complicated, understated, …
Hey! Hey!1
That’s what I like about you2
You hold me tight3
Tell me I’m the only one4
Wanna come over tonight?5
Yeah
Keep on whispering in my ear6
Tell me all the things that I wanna hear7
‘Cause it’s true, that’s what I like about you8
What I like about you
You really know how to dance
When you go up, down, jump around
Think about true romance,9 yeah
Keep on whispering in my ear
Tell me all the things that I wanna hear
‘Cause it’s true, that’s what I like about you
That’s what I like about you
(What I like about you)
That’s what I like about you
(What I like about you)
That’s what I like about you
(What I like about you)
That’s what I like about you
Hey!
What I like about you
You keep me warm at night10
Never wanna let you go
Know you make me feel alright11
Keep on whispering in my ear
Tell me all the things that I wanna hear
‘Cause it’s true, that’s what I like about you
That’s what I like about you
(What I like about you)
That’s what I like about you
(What I like about you)
That’s what I like about you
(What I like about you)
That’s what I like about you, you
That’s what I like about you12
This introduction to the song reveals that 5 Seconds of Summer is performing a cover version of “What I Like About You,” originally composed by The Romantics and released in 1980.
This song is a tribute to girls, especially significant others.
A physical bond is part of a flourishing romance.
“Tell me I’m the only one” indicates that the guy desires words of affection from his beloved.
“Wanna come over tonight?” is a modest question that hints at the possibility of physical intimacy.
Whispering is a sign of affection.
That is, things that make him feel loved.
“That’s what I like about you” has become a timeless mantra celebrating cute girls.
When the guy’s girlfriend dances, he admires both her body and her spirit.
The only way she can keep him warm is by sleeping in the same bed with him, so a deep companionship is implied in this lyric.
“Alright” is an understatement characteristic of the 1980’s when this song was written.
The point of this song is not only to appreciate one’s girlfriend, but also to just have a good time enjoying a fun song.
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