I Like You
B Katy Lyrics

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Oh yeah
Oh
Too many times they did me wrong
But I know what I deserve
Too many times got strung along
But I know what I deserve

Now you walk my way, made me to smile

Made my day, made it worth my while
For once I swear, I know my worth
I know you care, know what I deserve

A lover like you
A lover like you
A lover like you
A lover like you

Too many time I played the fool
But I know what I deserve
Deep down I hurt but played it cool
But I know what I deserve
Too many times my love was blind
But I know what I deserve
I never knew I could be kind
No I know what I deserve

You walk my way, made me to smile
Made my day, made it worth my while
For once I swear, I know my worth
I know you care, know what I deserve

A lover like you
A lover like you
A lover like you
A lover like you

Say my name, say my name
I can hear you calling baby
Say the words, say the words
Can you feel me falling, baby

Say my name, say my name
I can hear you calling baby
Say the words, say the words
Can you feel me falling, baby

Say my name, say my name
I can hear you calling baby
Say the words, say the words
Can you feel me falling, baby

Say my name, say my name
I can hear you calling baby
Say the words, say the words
Can you feel me falling, baby

A lover like you
A lover like you
A lover like you
A lover like you

Oh
Oh, too many times I played the fool
I need a lover like you
Like you, like you, oh

Like you, like you, oh
Like you, like you, oh

Overall Meaning

In Katy B's song "I Like You," the singer talks about how she has been wronged in the past by people who didn't treat her well but that now she knows her worth and what she deserves. She sings about the numerous times when she has been played, strung along and felt like a fool. However, when the person she likes came into her life, she felt like he makes her day worth it and has given her the love she deserves. She feels like he is someone special who cares about her, and she knows he is the kind of lover she has been looking for.

The lyrics are empowering and give the message that it's important to know one's worth and not settle for less than what we deserve. It's about not being afraid to move on from toxic relationships and finding a love that makes one feel valued and appreciated. The chorus repeats "A lover like you" several times, emphasizing that finding someone who treats us right is crucial for a happy and healthy relationship.

Overall, "I Like You" is a song that speaks to the universal human desire for love and connection. It's about the journey one takes to get to a place where they feel like they know what they deserve and are ready to find true love.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
Showing excitement and anticipation for what's to come.

Oh
A vocal expression of a feeling, like surprise or joy.

Too many times they did me wrong
Referencing past experiences of being mistreated or taken advantage of.

But I know what I deserve
Realizing self-worth and what one deserves in a relationship.

Too many times got strung along
Being put on hold or led on in past relationships.

Now you walk my way, made me to smile
Feeling delighted and happy when the subject of the song came around.

Made my day, made it worth my while
Feeling validated and satisfied with the interaction.

For once I swear, I know my worth
Noticing that this relationship is worth keeping due to the subject having high value, bringing respect to oneself.

I know you care, know what I deserve
Perceiving that the subject values the singer and has respect knowing this relationship is what is deserved.

A lover like you
Referring to the subject possessing ideal partner qualities.

Say my name, say my name
Wanting recognition and acknowledgement from the subject.

I can hear you calling baby
Feeling wanted and desired by the subject.

Say the words, say the words
Wanting verbal affirmation of feelings from the subject.

Can you feel me falling, baby
Asking if the subject is falling madly in love with the singer.

Like you, like you, oh
Reiterating that the subject is the ideal lover and partner.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonny Coffer, Kathleen Brien, Kye Gibbon, Matthew Robson-Scott

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