I like It
Dave Valentin / Grover Washington Jr. / Paquito D'Rivera / Ray Barretto / Sheila E. / The Blackout A Lyrics


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I like it like that
Yeah baby

I like it like that
I like it like that
I like it like that

I got soul, I got soul
I like it like that
Por ti me quiero
I like it like that
Oh oh baby

I like it like that
I like it like that
I like it like that
Si aqui me quiero mi amour

I like it like that
I got soul, I got soul
I like it like that
Yeah baby

I like it like that
I like it like that
I like it like that
Si aqui me quiero

I like it like that
I want you like that
I like it like that
I got soul, I got soul

Stomp your feet if you like my beat
Clap your hands if you want some more
Stomp your feet if you like my beat
Clap your hands if you want some more
Stomp your feet if you like my beat

I like I like it, I like it like that
I like I like it, I like it like that
I got soul

I like it, I like it [Repeat: x2]

Yeah Baby
I like it like that
I like it like that

Yeah baby
I like it like that
I like it like that
I like it like that

Si aqui me quiero
I like it like that
Si aqui me quiero mi amour
I like it like that

Yeah baby
I like it like that
I like it like that
I like it like that

I got soul, I got soul
I like it like that
I got soul, I got soul
I like it like that

Yeah
I like it like that




I like it like that
I like it like that

Overall Meaning

The song "I Like It" is a fun and upbeat dance tune with infectious music and lively lyrics. The repeated chorus line, "I like it like that," expresses the singer's enjoyment of the music and the moment. The song is a celebration of Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms, with shoutouts to cherished musical forebears such as Tito Puente and Ray Barretto. The lyrics describe the impact of the music on the singer, who feels the soulful power of the rhythm and the love expressed in the lyrics. The song encourages listeners to dance, clap, and stomp their feet to the irresistible beat. Altogether, "I Like It" is a joyful tribute to the vibrant culture of Latin-American music.


Line by Line Meaning

I like it like that
The singer enjoys something in a certain way and wants to express their liking for it.


Yeah baby
An exclamation of excitement or emphasis, often used to reinforce previous statements.


I got soul, I got soul
The singer feels a deep emotional connection to something and asserts this with repetition.


Por ti me quiero
The artist wants to do something (loving someone) for someone else and expresses this in Spanish.


Oh oh baby
An exclamation of affection or fascination towards someone, often used to express a desire for intimacy.


Si aqui me quiero mi amour
The singer wants to stay somewhere (possibly with their love interest) and expresses this in Spanish.


I want you like that
The singer desires someone in a particular way and asserts this with direct language.


Stomp your feet if you like my beat
The artist encourages their audience to participate in the music by physically engaging with it, specifically by stomping their feet.


Clap your hands if you want some more
The artist encourages their audience to show their enthusiasm for the music by clapping along, and offers to play more if they do so.


I like I like it, I like it like that
The artist is very enthusiastic about the thing they like, and repeats this phrase twice for emphasis.


Yeah Baby
An exclamation of excitement or emphasis, often used to reinforce previous statements.


Si aqui me quiero
The artist wants to stay somewhere (possibly with their love interest) and expresses this in Spanish.


I got soul
The singer feels a deep emotional connection to something and asserts this with concise language.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY PABON, MANNY RODRIGUEZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@mhnbysheterrambeauty7784

I can't believe people hadn't heard the song....old school

@robersniper

this is not even the Original song

@chucke.cheese2212

Me and my band sang this 3 years after it came out.

@rnbsteenstar

I know.

@robersniper

came out in 1967, by pete rodriguez

@ianmurcia325

THATS NOT CARDI B SONG GAKE GIVE ME A LIKE PLS!

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@akire628

This is the version I grew up with. His voice is so rich and full!

@wordeye

totalmente, y todavia magico. still jammin' in January 2023!

@ariampercussion

Tito Nieves....a monster of Salsa

@user-xm5ny2ju9m

Card B ruined this classic with her garbage

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