Like That
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics

Wow, we in stereo?
Are we really hearing this in stereo? I can't believe it!

Question for the ages, what's going on with my back pages?
I'm wondering about my past and what led me to where I am today

Rappers wanna be down, but listen listen
Other rappers want to join us, but they need to listen closely to our music first

You got to feel it within your body and your spirit, when you listen to the rhythm (come on)
Music is not just something you hear with your ears; it should be felt throughout the body and soul

It's the abstract Will's on the beat
Will.I.Am has created a unique and creative beat for this song

Women all around the globe, the world
This song is for women everywhere in the world

You got to follow me, change your history, categories
We're challenging listeners to follow our lead and break down stereotypes and categories in music

Different people in the same territories
People of all backgrounds can come together in music and enjoy it together

Hip-hop in here for my Black Eyed Peas
Hip-hop is here, and we are representing our style of it as Black Eyed Peas

So watch it watch it be marveled on the speakers please
Listen to this song on loud speakers so you can truly appreciate it

'Cause they gonna marvel and shake the ground, break atoms, break a sound, thunder and bass full pound, treat all the things profound
This song is so powerful, it can shake the ground and break atoms. The bass is so heavy, it can be felt in the chest. The lyrics are also profound and thought-provoking

If you wanna dude to help you out, make it cool around your friends without smoking now, play the song kinda loud, it could help you out, and you could work it out, yeah, you could work it out
If someone wants to impress their friends without smoking, they can play this song and vibe to it. It might help them work out their problems and feel cool without relying on smoking

It's like that, and a, and we got it like that (like that)
We're setting the tone for a confident and cool attitude with this song

You know we got it like that (like that), Y'all we got it like that (like that)
We're emphasizing that we really do have it like that; we're that good

It's like that like that (like that), yeah, we got it like that (like that)
We're repeating our point that we really do have it like that

'Cause I got it like that, and I got it like that also
Will.I.Am is reinforcing the idea that he's got this

Got a style that's way out like Bosto
His style is unique and outside of normal hip-hop conventions, like Boston's unique pronunciation

You know I'm a crook a nigga like Chocko
The lyrics are getting grimy and boastful, with Will.I.Am saying he's a crook like infamous mobster Al Capone

Steady jumpin' around like it's heavy cargo
Will.I.Am is bouncing around with so much energy, it must look like he's jumping heavy cargo

(Can I kick it?) yup, really far though, from El Segundo to Toronto
Will.I.Am is referencing A Tribe Called Quest's song 'Can I Kick It?' and shouting out his ability to rap across long distances

I once hit a girl up in Chicago, but I'd never say who unless my name was Tanto
He's got stories of girls he's hooked up with, but he's not going to snitch on himself unless it's necessary

Yup, you know how the date rape go, 'cause we show the classic example
He's referencing a sensitive topic in hip-hop and acknowledging that the Black Eyed Peas may have contributed to it in the past

Now they know the Peas collect the dough, so they knocking on our door like we was Fargo
People are noticing how successful the Black Eyed Peas are and they're trying to get a piece of the pie

Yup, they see me in a Will.I.Am suit, but I wasn't that cute when I didn't have the loot
He's saying how money makes a difference in how people perceive him and his appearance

And I don't smoke birds but I'm still real nice with the birds, so fuck (hey!) what you heard
He's not a smoker, but he's still good with women and he doesn't care what rumors are spread about him

It's like that, like that (like that), Talib just hit 'em like that
Talib Kwali is coming in hot, continuing the confident and boastful attitude of the song

I'm from the jungle, brother, and I got it like that, yo, my life got me running through a maze like a white rat
Talib is saying he's from the streets and his life is not easy, but he's still got that skill and swagger

I need a shot at ramming like my rap, it's like the yak is the fights that got me spillin' on the right track
He wants to bring his skills to the forefront and get the recognition he deserves. Drinking yak (vodka) inspires him to spill his guts on the mic and create great music

And I like this Will so I might get ill, on the mics somebody might get killed
Talib likes the beat Will.I.Am created, and he's going to tear it up on the mic. Other rappers might need to step up their game after hearing Talib's skills

So many damn rappers there's a stifle in heaven, my tongue is a weapon and plus when I bust all this stuff with Legend
Talib is saying there's so many rappers, it's clogging up heaven and leaving no room for new talent. He's confident that when he raps alongside John Legend, they're going to create something special

When this Brooklyn MC come after you, you be running like I herd a carrel at Murdell Avenue, there we yattin' that ain't pretty that's the attitude
Talib is saying when he goes after other MCs, they're going to run away like they heard gunshots at a dangerous intersection. He's not here to play games

To be at Fight Club, even Brad had to crack a tooth
Brad Pitt had to go through some tough scenes and physical fights to be in the movie Fight Club. Talib is saying he's willing to go through some pain to make great music

Stare into the sun, they try to copy, let your eyes get used to the light because you gotta watch me
People might try to copy his style, but they'll never be able to fully duplicate what he does. He's warning people to be careful and watch what he does

Sneak up on you like sake, my lyrics get out a split atom like Hiroshima and Nagasaki
He's saying his rhymes are so powerful, they can sneak up on you like a shot of sake and destroy everything in their path, like the atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in WWII

It's the Apl.De.Ap in the lab with the rap, demonstrate how we act, we attack any track
Apl.De.Ap is showing off his skills in the lab, and he's demonstrating how the Black Eyed Peas do it by attacking any beat that comes their way

It's the Black Eyed Peas and we back with the facts, start with the fat skills that rose in the past
They're reminding listeners that they're the Black Eyed Peas and they've been in the game for a while. They're starting with the strong, foundational skills that have made them who they are

We got it like how you know how to beast rocks, entertain you, see you soon at the next spot, the crew got you bouncing and dropping your eye, making you tss tsss tsss, I'm a roll with the hot
They've got the skills to entertain you and get you hype, and they'll see you at the next party with the same energy. Their crew has got you dancing and nodding your head, making you feel the beat. They're on fire and they're rolling with it

I'm a flow from the soul when you can't hold me back, ke-ke-keep on keep on rolling the track, I'm a simply simply always attach, Jeepney Music by Apl.De.Ap
Apl.De.Ap is saying he flows from the soul and nothing can hold him back. He wants to keep the music rolling and always be attached to it. He shouts out his own song, Jeepney Music

From L.A to Philippines we bridging the gap, we got it like that you know we got it like that
He's proud of their ability to connect people from Los Angeles to the Philippines through their music, and he's reiterating the fact that they've really got it like that

My man Q-Tip in the house, Cee-lo you know he's in the house, my man John Legend's in the house, Talib Kwali will work it out, my man Apl.De is in the house, Will.I.Am is definitely in the house, Fergie Ferg is in the house
They're shouting out all of their talented friends who are with them, including Q-Tip, Cee-lo, John Legend, and Talib Kwali, who's going to work it out. They're all part of the same group with Apl.De.Ap, Will.I.Am, and Fergie Ferg

Whadup to De La, shout 'em out, Drew hip-hop music now, positive vibes, no doubt, my man Ali Muhammed's in the house, my man Shahid's in the house, you know I'm in the house
They're giving a shout out to De La Soul and Drew, who are making hip-hop music. They're also bringing positive vibes, and they've got Ali Muhammed and Shahid with them. The Black Eyed Peas are present and accounted for

Black Eyed Peas represent sellin' out, it's like that and a, it's like that and a, it's like that or th-that
They're proud to represent and have a big following. They're repeating the same confident refrain from earlier to end the song

Because I got it like that
Will.I.Am is still asserting his confidence and skill to end the song