That's How You Like It
Beyoncé/Jay Z Lyrics
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That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh (yo)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
I need a thug that'll have my back (my back)
Do-rag, Nike Airs to match (to match)
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
That's how I like it, baby
Where my thugs at?
White T-Shirt, I love that
Timberland boots, you does that, it's a fact
That's how I like it, baby
The way you walk (walk)
The way you talk (talk)
The way you dress (dress)
The way you smile
I like the way you are (are)
The way you ain't (ain't)
I like your honesty, integrity
It levels me, so please don't ever change
That's how you like it, huh (no, no, no)
That's how you like it, huh (no)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh (hey)
That's how you like it, huh (yeah)
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (you know that we)
That's how you like it, huh (should try to be)
That's how you like it, huh
All I want is how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (yeah)
That's how you like it, huh (mmm)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
I like the way you brush your hair
I like the stylish clothes you wear
It's just the real things you do
That's why I wanna stick with you
Where my girls at?
Let them know we love that
Sexy way they does that (you did that)
That's how I like it, baby
I hope you like my style (style)
The way I dress (dress)
The way I flirt (flirt)
Say yes
I hope you like my mind (mind)
The things I say (say)
If I'm with you, then I'm with only you
My loyalty will never, ever change
That's how you like it, huh (hey, yeah)
That's how you like it, huh (I like it baby yeah)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (don't change)
That's how you like it, huh (stay the same)
That's how you like it, huh
You accepted how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to do)
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to say)
That's how you like it, huh (to make me feel this way)
I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (I like it)
That's how you like it, huh (I love it)
That's how you like it, huh (I really, really like it)
That's how I like it, baby
I know you've heard I'm a gangsta
They say, "stay away from them gangstas"
"They never change up, or pull they pants up"
Well, baby girl, put ya foot down
Don't let'em push you around, you know what you like
Baby thug, you know wrong from right
You done felt grown before
This can't be what it feel like
And they don't really know what you feel like for instance
They don't know the difference between real life
And the music videos and the raggedy magazines
They have it badder than he seems
All they see is my baggy jeans, my attitude
I ain't mad at you, it's just my Clyde
The way I wear my hat to the side (woo, woo)
The way I lean real low when I ride
That's why my minds, they like my walk (my walk)
My accent from New York
My way of thinkin' is slightly off
They like the way he floss
Leave the block on a bike, he come back in a Porsche
But of course
Most of all, they like my honesty, integrity, my loyalty
Young Hova and the letter B
How you like that, huh?
That's how you like it, huh (ooh, I like it baby)
That's how you like it, huh (I like it baby)
That's how you like it, huh (I like it baby)
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (you know)
That's how you like it, huh (what I like)
That's how you like it, huh (that is why)
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (that's how I)
That's how you like it, huh (like it, yeah)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (how I like it, baby)
That's how you like it, huh (how I like it, baby)
That's how you like it, huh (how I like it, baby)
That's how I like it, baby
The lyrics of Beyoncé/Jay Z's song "That's How You Like It" are all about the couple's appreciation for each other. The repeated phrase "That's how you like it" refers to the way each person likes their partner to behave and appear. They both express their love for the thug style of dressing, such as do-rags, Nike Airs, white T-shirts, Timberland boots, and baggy clothes. They also like the way their partner walks, talks, and smiles. Beyoncé is looking for a thug that will have her back, while Jay Z wants a "baby thug" that knows right from wrong. They both emphasize the importance of honesty, loyalty, and integrity in a relationship. Beyoncé likes the way Jay Z wears his hat to the side and leans low when he rides, while Jay Z admires Beyoncé's style and mind.
The song is a celebration of love and appreciation for one's partner. It praises and embraces the differences and unique traits that make each person special. The repeated refrain emphasizes the compatibility and mutual affection between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
That's how you like it, huh
Acknowledging mutual satisfaction
That's how I like it, baby
Confirming personal preference
I need a thug that'll have my back (my back)
Desiring a loyal and protective partner
Do-rag, Nike Airs to match (to match)
Appreciating a specific aesthetic
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
Asserting the validity of personal preference
Where my thugs at?
Addressing a specific group of people
White T-Shirt, I love that
Expressing admiration for a clothing item
Timberland boots, you does that, it's a fact
Noting and appreciating a consistent sartorial choice
The way you walk (walk)
Observing physical movements
The way you talk (talk)
Observing vocal patterns
The way you dress (dress)
Observing clothing choices
The way you smile
Observing facial expressions
I like the way you are (are)
Appreciating overall persona
The way you ain't (ain't)
Appreciating honesty and authenticity
I like your honesty, integrity
Complimenting character traits
It levels me, so please don't ever change
Expressing the importance of the other person's traits
That's how you like it, huh (no, no, no)
Clarifying any misunderstandings about preferences
That's how you like it, huh (no)
Reaffirming satisfaction
That's how you like it, huh (hey)
Expressing enthusiasm
That's how you like it, huh (yeah)
Confirming mutual enjoyment
That's how you like it, huh (you know that we)
Referencing shared experiences
That's how you like it, huh (should try to be)
Encouraging emulation of preferred traits
All I want is how I like it, baby
Preferring compatibility of tastes and preferences
I like the way you brush your hair
Observing and enjoying specific physical actions
I like the stylish clothes you wear
Admiring clothing choices
It's just the real things you do
Valuing authenticity
That's why I wanna stick with you
Expressing commitment
Where my girls at?
Addressing a specific group of people
Let them know we love that
Encouraging appreciation of shared preferences
Sexy way they does that (you did that)
Complimenting specific actions
I hope you like my style (style)
Seeking approval
The way I dress (dress)
Drawing attention to a preference
The way I flirt (flirt)
Describing actions around romantic interest
Say yes
Providing a direct request
I hope you like my mind (mind)
Seeking approval of intellectual traits
The things I say (say)
Describing specific conversational tactics
If I'm with you, then I'm with only you
Committing to monogamy
My loyalty will never, ever change
Reiterating commitment to the relationship
You accepted how I like it, baby
Acknowledging mutual acceptance of personal preference
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to do)
Reaffirming understanding of mutual enjoyment
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to say)
Recognizing the other person's knowledge of preferences
That's how you like it, huh (to make me feel this way)
Appreciating the other person's role in emotional satisfaction
I like it, baby
Expressing enjoyment
I know you've heard I'm a gangsta
Acknowledging public perception
They say, "stay away from them gangstas"
Referencing negative stereotypes
"They never change up, or pull they pants up"
Referencing negative stereotypes
Well, baby girl, put ya foot down
Encouraging the other person to stand up for themselves
Don't let'em push you around, you know what you like
Asserting individual agency
Baby thug, you know wrong from right
Acknowledging personal moral code
You done felt grown before
Assertion of personal experience and maturity
This can't be what it feel like
Questioning the authenticity of perceived experiences
And they don't really know what you feel like for instance
Challenging external perceptions
They don't know the difference between real life
Questioning the authenticity of external perceptions
And the music videos and the raggedy magazines
Identifying potential sources of inaccurate perception
They have it badder than he seems
Noting the irony of inaccurate perceptions
All they see is my baggy jeans, my attitude
Noting external traits that contribute to inaccurate perceptions
I ain't mad at you, it's just my Clyde
Acknowledging external traits as part of personal identity
The way I wear my hat to the side (woo, woo)
Noting and enjoying specific mannerisms
The way I lean real low when I ride
Noting and enjoying specific physical movements
That's why my minds, they like my walk (my walk)
Noticing specific physical traits that contribute to appeal
My accent from New York
Identifying a unique regional trait
My way of thinkin' is slightly off
Acknowledging personal idiosyncrasies
They like the way he floss
Noting external displays of wealth and success
Leave the block on a bike, he come back in a Porsche
Noting external displays of wealth and success
But of course
Sarcastically acknowledging the expected conclusion
Most of all, they like my honesty, integrity, my loyalty
Noting the importance of character over external traits
Young Hova and the letter B
Referencing specific personal identities
How you like that, huh?
Reigniting focus on mutual satisfaction
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Etterlene Jordan, Eldra Debarge, William Debarge, Shawn Carter, Beyonce Knowles, Delroy Andrews, Brian Bridgeman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@inquiririddles
I like how her hair makes a subtle heart on the left side!
@SweetBrownGirl
I've never noticed that...wow.
@yupci9133
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@xauceamani
I did not notice till now! Ah ah but I like it as well.
@ladybee1909
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@seeletsanenthobatsang4550
Oh wow...You are so observant đ
@MahoganyBleu22
Dangerously In Love...Beyonce's best album to me. I can play it straight thru and listen to every song cause that's how I like it.
@miaedwards9894
2022 and itâs still getting played like the first time â€ïž CLASSIC
@kenyattatucker1279
2023
@tinyinvest3500
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