Th… Read Full Bio ↴Cory Wells is a singer-songwriter from Redondo Beach, California.
The cover of Wells’ debut album, THE WAY WE ARE, features the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter perched atop a rusted-out vintage car, calling to mind dusty folk music. Songs like the set-opening “Distant” and “Keiko,” imbued by seemingly effortless musicianship and wistful nostalgia, go a long way toward reinforcing this sonic predilection.
But there’s more to Wells than what you’ll find on the surface. The songwriter grew up playing metal before discovering Dashboard Confessional’s seminal MTV Unplugged 2.0 live album, a record that set him on a hard left turn to creating a more well-worn, earnest style. Even so, he injects the desperation and power of his heavy music background into every note of THE WAY WE ARE – not necessarily in sound, but in spirit.
Across the album’s 12 songs, Wells plays the role of shapeshifter: Just when you’ve got him figured out, he unleashes new musical elements – a ferocious scream (“Walk Away”) that eventually gives way to soaring falsetto (“Cement”), stirring acoustic guitar that crescendos into fiery full-band fare. The ghosts of new-era emo torchbearers (including Dashboard’s Chris Carrabba, a contributor on “Fall Apart”) are alive and well in his lush beds of acoustic-based rock, but Wells isn’t actively summoning them. Rather, he’s a decidedly patient songwriter, waiting for the right time to pair a searing lyric with the throat-shredding vocal performance it demands.
Do You Like That You Love Me
Cory Wells Lyrics
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Stuck in a fever dream.
The darkness holds me
but it's only gonna give
nothing at all. Nothing at all.
Now we're all torn up.
Is this good enough
Well you take and you take
but you're offering nothing.
I'll wait, just refrain
every second is crushing.
It's already 3 AM,
stuck on my phone again.
My mind keeps racing.
Do you like that you love me?
Do you like that you love me?
It seems as if you're sinking.
The weight is tied to your feet.
The world keeps floating
up and away til you feel
nothing at all.
It's nothing at all.
When I drove you home from the Dashboard show everything just felt so perfect.
Wishing you'd forget all the shit I said.
Can't escape this thought that we're different.
Well you take and you take
but you're offering nothing.
I'll wait, just refrain
every second is crushing.
It's already 3 AM,
stuck on my phone again.
My mind keeps racing.
Do you like that you love me?
Do you like that you love me?
The night is never-ending.
You know I hate this dream.
The darkness told me
that it's only gonna give
nothing at all.
Well you take and you take
but you're offering nothing.
I'll wait, just refrain
every second is crushing.
It's already 3 AM,
stuck on my phone again.
My mind keeps racing.
Do you like that you love me?
It's already 3 AM.
I'm all alone again.
My mind keeps racing.
Do you like that you love me?
The lyrics of Cory Wells's song "Do You Like That You Love Me" depict a sense of emotional turmoil and confusion within a relationship. The singer feels trapped in a never-ending night, symbolizing a mental state where they are unable to find peace or clarity. They describe themselves as being stuck in a fever dream, a state of intense emotions and discomfort.
The darkness is invoked as a metaphorical force that holds onto them, but ultimately offers nothing in return. This can be interpreted as the feeling of being trapped in a one-sided relationship where the other person takes and takes, but does not provide any emotional support or reciprocity. The phrase "nothing at all" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the emptiness and lack of fulfillment experienced by the singer.
The chorus poses the question, "Do you like that you love me?" This line suggests that the singer questions whether the other person truly appreciates or values their love. Despite this uncertainty, the singer continuously waits and refrains from taking action, implying a sense of hope or attachment that keeps them holding on.
In the bridge of the song, the singer reminisces about a past moment of happiness and connection with the person they are addressing. However, they also express a fear of being unable to escape the thought that they are fundamentally different. This highlights the internal struggle within the singer as they try to reconcile their desire for a fulfilling relationship with their doubts and insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is never-ending
The feeling of being stuck in a never-ending, unsettling situation
Stuck in a fever dream
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed in a confusing and chaotic state
The darkness holds me
A metaphor for feeling controlled and influenced by negative emotions
but it's only gonna give nothing at all
Despite the darkness and hardships, there is no positive outcome or resolution
Now we're all torn up
The emotional turmoil and conflict within a relationship
Is this good enough
Questioning if the current situation or relationship is satisfying or fulfilling
to ignore the knots in my stomach
Choosing to overlook or suppress the anxieties and doubts in order to maintain the relationship
Well you take and you take
The imbalance in the relationship where one person continuously takes without giving back
but you're offering nothing
The other person does not contribute or provide any emotional support or fulfillment
I'll wait, just refrain
Continuing to wait and hope for a change, refraining from expressing dissatisfaction
every second is crushing
Feeling overwhelmed and burdened by the passage of time and the stagnant state of the relationship
It's already 3 AM
A late hour symbolizing sleeplessness and anxiety
stuck on my phone again
Being preoccupied with communication and longing for connection
My mind keeps racing
Thoughts and worries constantly racing and consuming the mind
Do you like that you love me?
Questioning if the person truly appreciates and enjoys loving the singer
It seems as if you're sinking
The feeling that the other person is struggling and drowning in their own problems
The weight is tied to your feet
Feeling burdened and weighed down by their own issues and difficulties
The world keeps floating
Despite personal struggles, the world keeps moving on and leaving the person behind
up and away til you feel
The world moving on and leaving the person feeling detached and insignificant
nothing at all
Feeling empty and devoid of any meaning or purpose
When I drove you home from the Dashboard show everything just felt so perfect
A nostalgic memory of a time when everything felt ideal and harmonious
Wishing you'd forget all the shit I said
Regretting hurtful words and hoping for forgiveness and reconciliation
Can't escape this thought that we're different
Unable to shake the belief that the singer and the person they love are fundamentally incompatible
The night is never-ending
The cycle of discomfort and unease experienced in the relationship continues
You know I hate this dream
Expressing frustration and dislike towards the ongoing struggle and turmoil
The darkness told me
The negative emotions and situation reinforce the feeling of being trapped and controlled
that it's only gonna give nothing at all
Recognizing that the difficult circumstances and emotions won't lead to any positive outcomes or fulfillment
It's already 3 AM
Repeating the late hour symbolizing sleeplessness and anxiety
I'm all alone again
Feeling isolated and abandoned in their thoughts and emotions
My mind keeps racing
Continuously overwhelmed by racing thoughts and worries
Do you like that you love me?
Questioning if the other person genuinely appreciates and finds value in loving the singer
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anton DeLost, Cory Wells
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Orion Macy
Definitely going down as my top three artists. Man can express emotion like no other.
xborcx
Every song is just perfect. It's catchy, it's emotional, it's expertly performed, ugh just love this guy.
Electronical Water
Cory wells….. I’d love to see you in concert. I wish I had the money to support your music but until I get Social security I’ll just keep listening to your music everyday and giving you hundreds of views because I can’t help but listen to you…. It’s like you stepped into my head and stole my mental property and made them into songs ❤️❤️
Electronical Water
I’ve probably listened to this over a hundred times and his other songs! I swear Cory wells is reaching into my mind and taking these lyrics out of my brain because all his songs are perfect 😍
Nicholas Taylor
Fucking love every song this dude puts out so good
Kasper Zhan
He's an amazing artist 🧡
Ryan Brackenridge
The way he sings it at 2:19. Dude is a raw, pure artist.
HEHATEME
First song i've heard... I'm all in.
I'm also here to make friends in the comments
Janis B
Nice to hear you again ! Love this one sooo much
Erin Gones
Oh Cory Wells one of my favorites 🥰