Like You
Bow Wow Lyrics


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I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you

Now I done been with different kind of girls (oh)
Felt like I done seen em all but ain't none of them at all (like you)
And I done seen the best of the best (oh)
Baby still I ain't impressed' cause ain't none of 'em at all (like you)
And you know how I feel when I chill
If I'm seen with a girl then she gotta be just (like you)
And baby that's the way I feel (oh, you)
And I got no choice but for me to keep it real
'Cause when we first got together, started hanging out you was
Skeptical at first had to figure out if
I was the kind of guy to try to dog you out, but
I ain't that kind of guy you tried to make me out
You found out when you turned into my baby
I showed them other brothers how to treat a lady
I let you drive when I ride that Mercedes
And I ain't trippin' or actin' shady 'cause baby you know

I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you

And every time I think about you I smile
When you ride when you call when you come around
Your love is amazing to me
I can't wait 'til I see you, I wanna be wit' you again
And every time you're out on the road, I'll make a trip
And whenever I'm doing a show, don't you forget)
That I'm your main chick
Who got that game chick
One and the same chick
The one you can hang with

I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you

Okay when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few G's and (G's and) (oh)
Hit the runway to a new season (season)
It ain't nothing to spoil the one I care for (oh)
Feel like I ain't doing enough that's when I share more (share more)
I give you this, give you that, what you need, love? (need, love)
You know I got it, holla at me if you need love (need love)
And affection 'cause I'll be your protection (oh, you)
Kinda hard job but I do it to perfection
And you can tell that I ain't tryna let you go
I get with you when I can, so that's how I let you know
And you be tripping 'cause sometimes I gotta go
But you the first one I holla to right after my shows
And I was tripping in a sense, I was tense
But my body loose around you, what I'ma do without you?
I gotta get it together, say whatever
But since I met you my life seems so better

I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me
And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you

I ain't never had nobody show me all the things that you done show me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gon' always be together, baby, that's what you told me




And I believe it
'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you

Overall Meaning

In Bow Wow's song "Like You," the lyrics speak of a deep connection between the two people in question. The singer expresses that they have never had anyone show them the things that their significant other has shown them. The way that they feel when they are being held is special and something that they have not experienced before. Despite past experiences, the singer is convinced that they will always be together because that is what their partner has promised. The singer believes it because nobody has ever treated them the way that their love interest does.


The lyrics also mention the past experiences that the singer has had with different kinds of girls. They claim to have seen it all with regards to relationships, but no one has been "like you." The special person is unique and different, and the singer is not impressed with anyone else. The singer conveys that their partner is the kind of person that they need to be seen with publicly. They cannot be seen with just any girl; the girl has to be just like their significant other. This reference seems to imply that the singer's love interest is someone that he is proud to be seen with.


Fast forward to the present, and the singer reflects on his love for his partner. They think about their special someone all the time, and when they're together, it's amazing. Even when they're on the road, they look forward to being with each other. The singer shares how he is entwined with his partner; he is her "main chick," "game chick," "one and the same chick," and "the one you can hang with." The lyrics end on a reiteration of the fact that the singer has never met anyone like his special person.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
No one has ever taught me the things you have shown me


And the special way I feel when you hold me
I feel a special way when you hold me


We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
You promised we'll always be together


And I believe it
And I trust that promise


'Cause I ain't never had nobody do me like you
Because nobody has ever treated me like you do


Now I done been with different kind of girls (oh)
I have been with different kinds of girls before


Felt like I done seen em all but ain't none of them at all (like you)
But none of them compare to you


And I done seen the best of the best (oh)
I have been with the best of the best


Baby still I ain't impressed' cause ain't none of 'em at all (like you)
But still, none of them impress me like you do


And you know how I feel when I chill
You know how I feel when I am relaxed


If I'm seen with a girl then she gotta be just (like you)
If I am seen with another girl, she has to be just like you


And baby that's the way I feel (oh, you)
And that is truly how I feel


And I got no choice but for me to keep it real
I have no other choice but to be honest and truthful


'Cause when we first got together, started hanging out you was
When we first started seeing each other, you were


Skeptical at first had to figure out if
Skeptical at first and had to figure out if


I was the kind of guy to try to dog you out, but
I was the type to mistreat you


I ain't that kind of guy you tried to make me out
I am not the type of guy you assumed me to be


You found out when you turned into my baby
You found out when you became my girlfriend


I showed them other brothers how to treat a lady
I showed other guys how to treat a woman


I let you drive when I ride that Mercedes
I let you drive my Mercedes when we hang out


And I ain't trippin' or actin' shady 'cause baby you know
And I am not being suspicious or shady because you know


And every time I think about you I smile
I smile every time I think about you


When you ride when you call when you come around
When you visit me, call me or come by


Your love is amazing to me
Your love is amazing to me


I can't wait 'til I see you, I wanna be wit' you again
I cannot wait to see you and be with you again


And every time you're out on the road, I'll make a trip
Whenever you're away, I will come to you


And whenever I'm doing a show, don't you forget)
And whenever I am performing, do not forget


That I'm your main chick
That I am your main girl


Who got that game chick
Who has got that game (charm, confidence) girl


One and the same chick
We are one and the same girl


The one you can hang with
The one you can hang out with


Okay when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few G's and (G's and) (oh)
When you go to the mall, you spend a lot and buy expensive things


Hit the runway to a new season (season)
You buy clothes for a new season


It ain't nothing to spoil the one I care for (oh)
It is nothing to spoil the one I care for


Feel like I ain't doing enough that's when I share more (share more)
Sometimes I feel like I am not doing enough for you, so I share more with you


I give you this, give you that, what you need, love? (need, love)
I will give you whatever you need, my love


You know I got it, holla at me if you need love (need love)
You know I have it, let me know if you need love


And affection 'cause I'll be your protection (oh, you)
I will provide affection and be your protector


Kinda hard job but I do it to perfection
It is a challenging job, but I do it perfectly


And you can tell that I ain't tryna let you go
You can tell that I do not want to let you go


I get with you when I can, so that's how I let you know
I will see you whenever I can, that is how I show you


And you be tripping 'cause sometimes I gotta go
And sometimes you get upset when I have to leave


But you the first one I holla to right after my shows
But you are the first person I contact after my shows


And I was tripping in a sense, I was tense
And I was overthinking and nervous


But my body loose around you, what I'ma do without you?
But I feel relaxed around you, what would I do without you?


I gotta get it together, say whatever
I need to get it together and say whatever needs to be said


But since I met you my life seems so better
But since I met you, my life has gotten so much better




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ralph Tresvant, Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, Rick Bell, Johnta M. Austin, Jaron C Alston, Bryan Michael Paul Cox

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@TYSTV1

Today’s kids will never understand the struggle of trying to sing the entire chorus in one breath 😂😂😂😩😩

@porshawarelw

The DivinePatience girl 🤣😂🙁🤣😂🤣😂

@diamndz1021

YESS!!!!!!

@Moonberry.

I'm gen z and I can sing/rap the entire song by myself 😂🤣

@jasminej7991

The DivinePatience period 😳😫🤣

@nekaiiii

If I could laugh react to this I would! This is so true lol😂😂

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@RugratsNickAtNite

I miss those days. I thought love was that simple, nice, clean, and fun. This song is still one of my favorites.

@andrealyons2496

Cf your house is the

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Fhr and dab in

@preciousfox4740

And love can still be that simple, nice, clean, and fun 😊

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