I Like It
Brand New Heavies The Lyrics

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the People's Summernight Lounge in downtown Las Vegas.
Our houseband... the Heavy Tones. Playing for you this evening a
fabulous selection of Calypso, Brasilian music. Just sit back.
Enjoy your Blue Plate special and listen to the music...)

I'm shoutin' out to anyone

Who is affected by a funky groove
I'll tell you now, you're gonna feel it
No matter what you do, oh

So let me hear you say yeah, I like it
Say yeah, I like it
Wanna hear you say yeah, I like it
Yeah, I like it

You know we'll do it, 'til you're satisfied
And groove you 'til you've had enough, oh
Me and the boys be jammin'
We hope you don't mind, if we funk you up, oh

So let me hear you say yeah, I like it
Yeah, I like it
Everybody say yeah, I like it
Yeah-yeah, I like it

I wanna hear you say yeah, I like it
Say yeah, I like it

Yeah, I like it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I like it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brand New Heavies' song "I Like It" have a simple message and that is to enjoy the music and groove to the funky beat. The song opens with a spoken introduction, welcoming the listeners to the People's Summernight Lounge in downtown Las Vegas. The Heavy Tones, the house band, are playing a combination of Calypso and Brazilian music, and the audience is encouraged to sit back, enjoy their meal, and let the music take over.

The lyrics then transition into the chorus, where the singer shouts out to anyone who is affected by a funky groove. The message is that no matter what you do or who you are, you will feel the groove and rhythm of the music. It's a message of inclusion, as the singer hopes to unite the listeners in enjoying the music together.

The verses speak of the band's ability to groove their listeners until they are satisfied and have had enough. The boys in the band are jamming and hoping that the audience doesn't mind if they funk them up. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, inviting the listeners to join in singing "Yeah, I like it."

Overall, "I Like It" is a call to embrace the power of music and let it take control. It's a simple message that is delivered in a fun and upbeat way.

Line by Line Meaning

Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the People's Summernight Lounge in downtown Las Vegas.
Introducing the venue of the People's Summernight Lounge where this performance is taking place, located in downtown Las Vegas.

Our houseband... the Heavy Tones. Playing for you this evening a fabulous selection of Calypso, Brasilian music.
Introducing the Heavy Tones as the houseband for the night, playing amazing Calypso and Brazilian music for everyone to enjoy during this performance.

Just sit back. Enjoy your Blue Plate special and listen to the music...)
Encouraging the audience to relax and enjoy their Blue Plate Special meal while listening to the live music.

I'm shoutin' out to anyone Who is affected by a funky groove I'll tell you now, you're gonna feel it No matter what you do, oh
Addressing anyone in the audience who loves to dance to funky grooves, assuring them they will feel the music and the rhythm no matter how they choose to respond.

So let me hear you say yeah, I like it Say yeah, I like it Wanna hear you say yeah, I like it Yeah, I like it
Encouraging the audience to show their enthusiasm for the music with affirmative exclamations such as 'Yeah, I like it.'

You know we'll do it, 'til you're satisfied And groove you 'til you've had enough, oh Me and the boys be jammin' We hope you don't mind, if we funk you up, oh
Ensuring the audience that they will continue to play music until they are satisfied and dance until they can dance no more. The band is also asking permission to raise the fun levels, and create an even greater party atmosphere.

Everybody say yeah, I like it Yeah-yeah, I like it I wanna hear you say yeah, I like it Say yeah, I like it Yeah, I like it Yeah, yeah, yeah, I like it
Continuing to encourage the audience to show their appreciation for the music with affirmative statements like 'Yeah, I like it.'

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK DIESING, GUENTER ECKERT, TORSTEN HARTMANN, BARRINGTON LEVY

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