That's How You Like It
Beyoncé feat. 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
“That’s How You Like It” is a collaboration between Beyoncé and Jay-Z from Beyoncé’s debut studio album “Dangerously in Love”, released in 2003. The lyrics are a dialogue between the two artists about their preferences in a partner’s appearance and personality. Beyoncé sings the chorus, expressing her liking for a thug who wears do-rags, Nike Airs, and Timberland boots, and who is honest and has integrity. Jay-Z raps about his own gangsta image and how people misunderstand him. Both artists affirm their loyalty to each other and their admiration for each other’s traits.
The song is playful and upbeat, with a catchy melody and a R&B and hip-hop sound. The chorus repeats the lines “That’s how you like it, huh” and “That’s how I like it, baby”, creating a call-and-response effect that invites the listener to join in. The song also features a sample from the classic soul hit “One Way Love” by Drifters.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, along with three other co-writers: Angela Beyince, Eriksen Mikkel STorleer, and Tor Erik Hermansen. The latter two, known as the production duo Stargate, went on to produce several hits for Beyoncé’s future albums, including “Irreplaceable” and “Halo”.
Another fact is that “That’s How You Like It” was initially considered as the fourth single to be released from “Dangerously in Love”, but was later replaced by “Me, Myself and I”. However, the song has maintained a cult following among Beyoncé and Jay-Z fans and has been performed live by the two artists on several occasions, including during their joint tour “On the Run” in 2014.
Line by Line Meaning
That's how you like it, huh
This is what you want, isn't it?
That's how I like it, baby
This is what I want, my dear
I need a thug that'll have my back (my back)
I need someone tough who will support and protect me
Do-rag, Nike Airs to match (to match)
I don't mind the stylish streetwear you wear
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
There's nothing bad about that lifestyle
Where my thugs at?
Who else is tough like this?
White T-Shirt, I love that
Even a simple white T-Shirt looks great on you
Timberland boots, you does that, it's a fact
You wear those Timberland boots so well, it's undeniable
The way you walk (walk)
The way you move your body is captivating
The way you talk (talk)
The way you speak is alluring
The way you dress (dress)
The way you dress is attractive
The way you smile
Your smile is enchanting
I like the way you are (are)
I like you for who you are
The way you ain't (ain't)
I even like the things about you that others may not
I like your honesty, integrity
I appreciate your truthfulness and moral values
It levels me, so please don't ever change
Your character makes me feel balanced and happy, so please don't change it
That's how you like it, huh (no, no, no)
Is this really what you want? (No, no, no)
That's how you like it, huh (hey)
This is what you want, right?
That's how you like it, huh (yeah)
This is what you want, isn't it?
That's how you like it, huh (you know that we)
You know that we should try to be like this
That's how you like it, huh (should try to be)
We should try to be like this
All I want is how I like it, baby
I just want what I like, my dear
I like the way you brush your hair
Even the way you groom your hair is impressive
I like the stylish clothes you wear
Your fashion sense is very appealing to me
It's just the real things you do
It's the genuine things you do
That's why I wanna stick with you
That's why I want to stay with you
Where my girls at?
Where are all the other women like us?
Let them know we love that
We need to support and encourage each other's preferences
Sexy way they does that (you did that)
You look really attractive in that way (you did that)
I hope you like my style (style)
I hope you like the way I present myself
The way I dress (dress)
My fashion choices reflect who I am
The way I flirt (flirt)
The way I am playful and charming is something you should enjoy
Say yes
Agree with me
I hope you like my mind (mind)
I hope you find me intelligent and interesting
The things I say (say)
What I say is genuine and thoughtful
If I'm with you, then I'm with only you
If I am committed to you, then I am committed only to you
My loyalty will never, ever change
I will always be true to you
You accepted how I like it, baby
Thank you for accepting my tastes, my dear
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to do)
This is what you want, right? (And you know exactly what to do)
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to say)
This is what you want, right? (And you know exactly what to say)
That's how you like it, huh (to make me feel this way)
This is what you want, right? (To make me feel this way)
I like it, baby
I enjoy this, my dear
I know you've heard I'm a gangsta
I am aware of the rumors you've heard about me being a gangster
They say, "stay away from them gangstas"
They advise you to avoid people like me
"They never change up, or pull they pants up"
"They never change their behavior, or dress appropriately"
Well, baby girl, put ya foot down
Don't let others dictate who you should like
Don't let'em push you around, you know what you like
Don't let others influence your choices, you know what you want
Baby thug, you know wrong from right
You are wise enough to know what is right and wrong
You done felt grown before
You have felt mature and grown-up before
This can't be what it feel like
This can't be what adulthood really feels like
And they don't really know what you feel like for instance
They don't understand what you are going through, for example
They don't know the difference between real life
They can't distinguish between reality and fiction
And the music videos and the raggedy magazines
They get influenced heavily by music videos and trashy magazines
They have it badder than he seems
They have it worse off than they appear
All they see is my baggy jeans, my attitude
All they judge me by is my loose-fitting jeans and my demeanor
I ain't mad at you, it's just my Clyde
I don't blame you, it's just how I behave
The way I wear my hat to the side (woo, woo)
The way I position my cap to expose my ear (woo, woo)
The way I lean real low when I ride
The way I tilt my body when I ride
That's why my minds, they like my walk (my walk)
That's why people like the way I move (my walk)
My accent from New York
My way of speaking that reveals I'm from New York
My way of thinkin' is slightly off
My perspective is a bit unconventional
They like the way he floss
They like the way I show off
Leave the block on a bike, he come back in a Porsche
I can leave the area on a bicycle and return driving a Porsche
But of course
As expected
Most of all, they like my honesty, integrity, my loyalty
People appreciate my truthfulness, moral values, and commitment
Young Hova and the letter B
Jay-Z and Beyoncé
How you like that, huh?
What do you think of that?
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
🤦🏿♀️
@xauceamani
I did not notice till now! Ah ah but I like it as well.
@ladybee1909
Right.........! 🤣♥️
@seeletsanenthobatsang4550
Oh wow...You are so observant 😜
@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 it’s still getting played like the first time ❤️ CLASSIC
@kenyattatucker1279
2023
@tinyinvest3500
2021 Yesss Sirrr
“That’s How I like it babe”
Wha y’all at in ***2021** ❤️💋💪🏽