Likelikelike
Sophie Hunger Lyrics
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I know I'm not supposed to look at you the way I look at you.
I wear my shades all day long and I sing it in a folk song tune.
I know I'm not supposed to to wait for you the way I wait for you.
I know I'm not supposed to to wait for you the way I wait for you.
So I pretend I'm on the go and only meant to say hello to you.
Then I sing...
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala... I like to see you!
And I sing...
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala... I like to see you!
I know I'm not supposed to look at you the way I look at you.
I know I'm not supposed to look at you the way I look at you.
So I strictly watch my feet when I'm walking down the street with you.
You're not supposed to show, no you're not supposed to know the truth.
You're not supposed to show, no you're not supposed to know the truth.
Cause boy, I need your breeze more than I need your keys - I do.
And I sing...
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala... I like to see you!
And I sing...
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala... I like to see you!
The lyrics to Sophie Hunger's song "Likelikelike" express a struggle with unrequited love and the societal pressures to suppress those feelings. The repetition of the line "I know I'm not supposed to look at you the way I look at you" highlights this internal conflict. The singer acknowledges that society deems it inappropriate to desire someone so strongly, and so they wear sunglasses to hide their gaze and sing their feelings through a folksy melody.
The second verse delves deeper into this struggle, as the singer admits to waiting for the object of their affection despite knowing it's not socially acceptable. They pretend they are busy and only meant to say hello, but their desire is evident in the lalala chorus. The final lines reveal that the singer's love is unrequited, but they still crave the person's effect on them more than anything.
Overall, "Likelikelike" captures the complex emotions of wanting someone you can't have, while exploring the pressure to suppress those feelings in order to fit societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'm not supposed to look at you the way I look at you.
I am aware that I am not supposed to stare at you in the way I do.
I wear my shades all day long and I sing it in a folk song tune.
I wear my sunglasses throughout the day to conceal my feelings and express them through my melody.
I know I'm not supposed to to wait for you the way I wait for you.
I am mindful that I am not supposed to eagerly wait for your presence as I do.
So I pretend I'm on the go and only meant to say hello to you.
Therefore, I feign the act of being busy and simply acknowledge your presence with a greeting.
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala... I like to see you!
I express my desire to see you through my song with joyful sounds.
You're not supposed to show, no you're not supposed to know the truth.
You are not obligated to reveal or acknowledge my true feelings towards you.
Cause boy, I need your breeze more than I need your keys - I do.
Because, my dear, I crave your refreshing presence more than I require your material possessions.
So I strictly watch my feet when I'm walking down the street with you.
As a result, I attentively focus on my feet instead of looking at you while we walk side-by-side.
Lalalalalalalalalalalalala... I like to see you!
I repeat my desire to see you again through my cheerful, rhythmic sounds.
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
earthwolf82
How can you not have a smile on your face listening to this song.
Scott Jeffreys
Great video and song , I first saw Sophie at Glastonbury in 2010 and she and her band were my highlight of the whole festival absolutely amazing musician and singer
I W
0%Naked women
0%"Gangsters"
100%Talent
Love u Sophie
Sophia Bastian
1000000 % Gangster. She a Villain alright !
Suzy LEHAGRE
j'adore trop cette chanteuse, et quel plaisir d'avoir pu la voir à l'appel d'airs !
Lotree
Kopfballstark, umdribbelt jede schwierige Situation, nicht zu bremsen, offensiv, grosse Küstlerin, mag ich sehr.
rene speich
Genau so inches. I bi begeisteret
chantel-tbr
I LOVED IT!
Shai Harman
saw you preforming in Paris yesterday at the FNAC festival, you guys were great.. one more fan
Jéjé Jéjé
Oh yes , like too see you ! .... J'adore cette chanteuse ... quel talent.