Like You Do
Adam Wheatley Lyrics
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Stories told of make believe
Seems there's always something new
I could waste my time
With characters that hypnotize
I hope to see them soon
They can't feel
They don't steal my heart like you do
The ghosts of all my yesterdays
Are calling me to slip away
Back to where they all began
I enjoy their company
But they don't have the fix for me
I'd rather hold your hand
'Cause they're not real
They can't feel
They don't steal my heart like you do
I can see you when I close my eyes
But memories don't satisfy
I'm better with you by my side
I could search the whole world through
And still not find another you
But I'm not looking for a change
I don't even know the score
But you're all I want and a little more
And I need you every day
'Cause our love is real
I like the way it feels
No one steals my heart like you do
The song "Like You Do" by Adam Wheatley is an ode to the beauty and realness of love. He juxtaposes the superficiality of television characters with the depth and authenticity of his loved one. The first verse sets the stage with the contrast between the "pictures on my TV screen" and their "stories told of make believe," and "something new." He acknowledges that he could spend his time "with characters that hypnotize," but ultimately he wants the real thing. The chorus repeats the sentiment that these characters can't compare to his loved one, saying "They're not real, they can't feel, they don't steal my heart like you do."
The second verse shifts to the idea of nostalgia, with the "ghosts of all my yesterdays" calling him back. While he enjoys their company, they "don't have the fix" he needs. He would rather be holding his partner's hand, because they are the real deal. Again, the chorus emphasizes this point by saying, "They're not real, they can't feel, they don't steal my heart like you do."
The final verse brings it all together by proclaiming that even though he could search the whole world through, he wouldn't find anyone better than his partner. He admits that he doesn't even "know the score," but he knows that he wants them and needs them every day. The chorus brings it home one last time, by stating, "Our love is real, I like the way it feels, no one steals my heart like you do."
Overall, Adam Wheatley's "Like You Do" is an endearing tribute to love and the importance of real, authentic connections.
Line by Line Meaning
There are pictures on my TV screen
I see fictional stories and characters on my TV
Stories told of make believe
The stories depict things that are not real
Seems there's always something new
New shows and stories are constantly airing
I could waste my time
I have a choice to spend my time in different ways
With characters that hypnotize
The characters are engaging and captivating
I hope to see them soon
I look forward to watching them again
But they're not real
The characters and stories are not based on reality
They can't feel
The characters cannot experience emotions
They don't steal my heart like you do
The fictional characters cannot emotionally impact me like you do
The ghosts of all my yesterdays
Memories from my past are haunting me
Are calling me to slip away
The memories are tempting me to relive the past
Back to where they all began
To the moments where the memories originated
I enjoy their company
I like reminiscing about the past events
But they don't have the fix for me
The memories cannot fulfill my emotional needs
I'd rather hold your hand
My real-life connection with you is more valuable than reliving the past
'Cause they're not real
The memories are only a figment of my mind
They can't feel
The past experiences cannot impact me emotionally anymore
They don't steal my heart like you do
Your real-life presence has more emotional impact on me than my past memories
I can see you when I close my eyes
You're always on my mind
But memories don't satisfy
Thinking about you is not enough, I need to be with you
I'm better with you by my side
I'm happier and more content when I'm with you
I could search the whole world through
I could look for someone else
And still not find another you
But it's impossible to find someone like you
But I'm not looking for a change
I'm content with being with you
I don't even know the score
I'm not keeping track of any record or points system
But you're all I want and a little more
I just want to be with you and nothing else is important
And I need you every day
I'm emotionally dependent on you for my happiness
'Cause our love is real
Our relationship is based on genuine love
I like the way it feels
Being in love with you feels great
No one steals my heart like you do
Your love and presence is the most impactful on me
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