That's the Way
Dead or Alive Lyrics
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I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
When you take me by the hand,
Tell me I'm your loving man,
When you give me all your love,
And do it the very best you can,
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
When I get to be in your arms,
When we're all all alone,
When you whisper sweet in my ear,
When you turn, turn me on,
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
The lyrics to Dead or Alive's "That's The Way I Like It" are simple but direct, expressing the singer's preference for a partner who meets certain standards. By repeating the chorus multiple times, the message is clear: the singer likes it when their partner is affectionate, loving, and able to turn them on. When the partner takes the singer by the hand and tells them they're their "loving man," or whispers sweet nothings in their ear, that's when they feel truly fulfilled.
These lyrics can be interpreted as a request for attention and affection, as the repetition of "that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it" reinforces the idea that these specific acts of love and attention are what the singer needs to feel validated and happy. While the lyrics may seem simplistic or even cheesy, they tap into a common desire for physical and emotional intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
The singer is expressing satisfaction and agreement with what is being said or done.
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
The singer enjoys and finds pleasure in what is being said or done.
When you take me by the hand,
The singer is referring to a physical action of being led by someone else.
Tell me I'm your loving man,
The artist is seeking verbal affirmation that they are loved and valued by their partner.
When you give me all your love,
The artist desires and appreciates the emotional and physical affection demonstrated by their partner.
And do it the very best you can,
The singer not only wants their partner's affection, but they also want them to give their all and do it to the best of their ability.
When I get to be in your arms,
The singer is expressing a desire to be held and embraced by their partner.
When we're all all alone,
The artist is referring to a situation in which they are alone with their partner and can be intimate.
When you whisper sweet in my ear,
The artist desires and enjoys hearing affectionate words from their partner.
When you turn, turn me on,
The artist wants their partner to initiate physical intimacy and arousal.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY CASEY, HARRY WAYNE CASEY, RICHARD FINCH, RICHARD RAYMOND FINCH, ANGEL VALENTINE, JERMAINE FORDE, John Zazueta, Thomas Philip
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franko6677
This guy had a lot of balls. Did it his way till the end. RIP.
Peter Savrides
im trippin a lot of balls on this video LMAO
bingobongo
Kaibe Corp He was married to a woman for like 25 years and then to a man for 2. So I guess he was bisexual.
EA Cleversley
Kaibe Corp he was married to a woman and a man ( lynne in 1980 ) ( Michael in 2007)
Lautaro Espinozza
Oh he died??
Nicholas colby
One of the best cover versions ever , better than the original in my eyes , just look how fabulous he was ❤
I Patatina kaulose
It's been 30+ years and this song still sounds incredible.💪🏻
hutch
The bravery of these artists in that era. The gender-bending, the sexual expression, the drag queens. People who expressed themselves this way in real life got beat up or killed. These guys helped push us forward.
Mikhael Liane
In the West, it’s relatively fine compared to a lot of Middle East, except for maybe Israel, and Africa, though not all. I don’t see bravery if you’re in the Western countries. But gotta respect countries’ culture.
Mikhael Liane
@KoivuTheHab I didn’t, did I? I said not all.