I Like The Way This Is Going
Eels; Mark Oliver Everett Lyrics
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It never fails to beguile.
Whichever way the wind is blowing
I like the way this is going.
I like the color of your hair,
I think we make a handsome pair.
I can only see my love growing
I like to watch TV with you,
There's really nothing that I would rather do.
Then maybe we can go to bed,
Get up and do it all again.
I like the way your pants fit,
And how you stand and how you sit,
Whatever seeds that you're sowing,
I like the way this is going.
I don't care about the past,
None of it was made to last,
It's not who you've known,
But who you're knowing,
I like the way this is going
I like the way this is going.
This song by Eels, titled "I Like The Way This Is Going," is a sweet and tender love song that speaks about the simplicities of being with someone you love. The lyrics speak about the various physical attributes that the singer likes about their partner. The first verse speaks about how the singer loves their partner's toothy smile and how it never fails to charm the singer. The singer also explains that they enjoy the ways things are going in their relationship, irrespective of which direction the wind is blowing.
In the second verse, the singer continues to discuss their love for their partner's appearance, referencing the color of their hair and their compatibility as a “handsome pair”. The singer expresses that with each passing day, they can only see their love growing stronger- confirming that the direction they are headed is the one they want to go in. The singer expresses their desire to do simple, everyday things with their partner, expressing that there isn't anything they would rather do than watch TV or go to bed with their partner.
The last verse sees the singer putting emphasis on how their past is irrelevant to their present situation, and they only care about what is happening at present. The singer expresses their happiness in the direction of their relationship, the person they are getting to know, and the way things are headed. The song overall is a heart-warming expression of affection, leaving the listener feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Line by Line Meaning
I like your toothy smile,
I am fond of your beaming grin,
It never fails to beguile.
It always captivates me.
Whichever way the wind is blowing
Regardless of how uncertain or unpredictable things may be,
I like the way this is going.
I enjoy the direction that our relationship is taking.
I like the color of your hair,
Your hair color appeals to me,
I think we make a handsome pair.
I believe we are an attractive duo.
I can only see my love growing
My affection for you seems to increase only,
I like the way this is going
I am pleased with the current state of our connection.
I like to watch TV with you,
Spending time with you watching television is one of my favorite activities,
There's really nothing that I would rather do.
Engaging in this is my top priority,
Then maybe we can go to bed,
Afterward, perhaps we could retire for the evening,
Get up and do it all again.
And then restart our routine.
I like the way your pants fit,
I appreciate how well-fitting your trousers are,
And how you stand and how you sit,
And the way you comport yourself,
Whatever seeds that you're sowing,
Regardless of the consequences of your actions,
I like the way this is going.
I am satisfied with how our relationship is blossoming.
I don't care about the past,
I am indifferent to what has occurred before,
None of it was made to last,
because it was not designed to endure indefinitely.
It's not who you've known,
It is not crucial who you have met in the past,
But who you're knowing,
But who you are becoming acquainted with presently,
I like the way this is going
I am content with the trajectory of our relationship.
I like the way this is going.
I am enjoying our present state of relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT
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