'I Like It Like That' is a poignant ballad by The Heartbreakers that explores the complex emotions of love and loss. The lyrics delve into themes of heartache and longing, as the protagonist grapples with a relationship that feels both tender and fraught. With haunting melodies and reflective verses, this song captures the bittersweet nature of love.
Verse 1:
Don’t you know I’m a shadow in the night?
I wear a smile, but it don’t feel right.
Tore my heart to keep you breathing,
But nothing ever stops you leaving.
Pre-Chorus:
Quiet when I'm turning down the lane,
Got a heart beating wild, a head full of pain.
I could lie and say I'm fine with that,
Yeah, I could lie, 'Oh, I like it like that.'
Chorus:
Tell me, why you gotta go,
When the lights are dim and the truth is low?
Whisper sweet nothings, but love’s a fading act,
I could lie, say I like it like that.
Verse 2:
When the moonlight catches all the secrets we keep,
In the silence of the night, sometimes it cuts too deep.
Call me a friend, but keep your distance wide,
I swear I’ll reach for you once the sun has died.
Pre-Chorus:
Quiet when I’m wandering through my mind,
Thoughts of you, a labyrinth I can't unwind.
I could lie and say our love's intact,
Yeah, I could lie, 'Oh, I like it like that.'
Chorus:
Tell me, why you gotta go,
When the lights are dim and the truth is low?
Whisper sweet nothings, but love’s a fading act,
I could lie, say I like it like that.
Bridge:
But nothing feels better sometimes,
Once we’ve shared our bittersweet goodbyes.
Let’s just breathe it out,
Let me pull you from doubt.
Chorus:
Tell me, why you gotta go,
When the lights are low and we're moving slow?
Kiss me goodbye, we both know the pact,
I could lie and say I like it like that.
Outro:
Quiet when I'm coming home alone,
Wrapped in memories like a skin to my bone.
I could lie, say I love it like that,
But I know deep down, it’s a love we lack.
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Verse 1:
Don’t you know I’m a shadow in the night?
I wear a smile, but it don’t feel right.
Tore my heart to keep you breathing,
But nothing ever stops you leaving.
Pre-Chorus:
Quiet when I'm turning down the lane,
Got a heart beating wild, a head full of pain.
I could lie and say I'm fine with that,
Yeah, I could lie, "Oh, I like it like that."
Chorus:
Tell me, why you gotta go,
When the lights are dim and the truth is low?
Whisper sweet nothings, but love’s a fading act,
I could lie, say I like it like that.
Verse 2:
When the moonlight catches all the secrets we keep,
In the silence of the night, sometimes it cuts too deep.
Call me a friend, but keep your distance wide,
I swear I’ll reach for you once the sun has died.
Pre-Chorus:
Quiet when I’m wandering through my mind,
Thoughts of you, a labyrinth I can't unwind.
I could lie and say our love's intact,
Yeah, I could lie, “Oh, I like it like that."
Chorus:
Tell me, why you gotta go,
When the lights are dim and the truth is low?
Whisper sweet nothings, but love’s a fading act,
I could lie, say I like it like that.
Bridge:
But nothing feels better sometimes,
Once we’ve shared our bittersweet goodbyes.
Let’s just breathe it out,
Let me pull you from doubt.
Chorus:
Tell me, why you gotta go,
When the lights are low and we're moving slow?
Kiss me goodbye, we both know the pact,
I could lie and say I like it like that.
Outro:
Quiet when I'm coming home alone,
Wrapped in memories like a skin to my bone.
I could lie, say I love it like that,
But I know deep down, it’s a love we lack.