I Like You
Donovan Lyrics

You're such a good friend
You have been a valuable and loyal friend to me

I'd hate to have you as an enemy
Our friendship means so much to me that the thought of us being enemies is unbearable

From the first time we met
I felt a deep connection with you from the moment we first met

I knew you were the one to set me free
I have always felt that being with you enables me to be myself and relax in a way that is liberating

You liked me
You expressed interest in me and showed affection towards me

I liked you
I reciprocated your interest and felt emotionally drawn to you

Holding my heart in the palm of your hand
You had a strong hold on my emotions and had the power to affect me deeply

Headed out west for the Indian lands
You were on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, perhaps to find a new way of living that was more aligned with your inner desires

Dreams of the golden boy tangling your mind
You were preoccupied with thoughts and fantasies of a perfect, golden partner who would fulfill all your dreams and desires

Burning your body to fill in the time
You were engaging in reckless or self-destructive behavior to distract from your inner turmoil or boredom

Sad city sister on Avenue of Palm
You were a melancholic or troubled person living in a city environment

I knew naively that I was your man
I believed that I had a special connection with you and that we were meant to be together, despite any warning signs or red flags

I followed after with heavy heart of lead
I pursued you even when it was painful or difficult, because I felt such a strong connection to you

Just like a man who walks, yet is dead
I was living a life that felt hollow or meaningless, but was still driven by my emotions and desires

I asked you to dance
I invited you to engage with me in a more intimate or vulnerable way

And you wondered and you thought you might
You were uncertain about whether you wanted to dance with me, but were curious or open to the idea

So we went and took a chance
We decided to explore our feelings and take a risk by dancing together

On the cat walk in the cold star light
We danced together on a raised platform under a clear, starry sky

I held you
I embraced you and held you close

You felt me
You were aware of my presence and the physical sensations of our interaction

I touched you
I made physical contact with you in a gentle or intimate way

You kissed me
You responded to my touch by kissing me, indicating a mutual desire for intimacy

Drugs aid your body to fill in the time
You were using drugs to escape boredom or distress and to fill the emptiness that you felt inside