Like This
Girl Talk Lyrics


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Back to life, back to reality
Don't call it a comeback
Back to life, back to reality
Don't call it a comeback

Body movin' body movin'
A1 sound in the town so soothing
Body movin' body movin'
We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'
Body movin' body movin'
A1 sound in the town so soothing
Body movin' body movin'
We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'
Body movin body movin'

Drop, drop, drop
However do you need me
C'mon
Body movin' body movin'
Drop, drop, drop
However do you need me

My eyes is sore, bein the senator
Behind closed doors hittin truths to the seafloor
The rich don't know, ignore, this tug of war
While the kids are poor open new and better drug stores
So I became hardcore, couldn't take it no more
I'ma reveal everythin change the law
I find myself, walkin the streets
Tryin to find what's really goin on in these streets

Ghetto supastar, that is what you are
Comin from afar, reachin for the stars
Run away with me, to another place




We can rely on each other, uh huh
Ghetto supastar

Like this
You're givin' love instinctively
Like this, like this
Ghetto supastar
Like this
You're givin' love instinctively
Like this, like this
Now tell me if you want it like this, like this, like this, like this
Like this, like this, like this, like this

Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby
You said you'd be coming back this way again baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby, I love you I really do

Mac Lorial yep cuz I'm worth it
Love the way I puts it on so perfect
Wipe the corners of my mouth so I work it
When I walk down the hallway they can't say nothing
Oh oh oh my lips so luscious
The way I spice it up with the mac mac brushes
Loreal got the most watermelon crushes
That's probably the reason all these boys got crushes

What you know bout me
What you
What you know bout me
What you know bout me
What you
What you know
They say my lip gloss is poppin'
My lip gloss is cool
All the boys keep jockin'
They chase me after school

What you know bout me
What you
What you know bout me
What you know bout me
What you
What you know
They say my lip gloss is cool
My lip gloss be poppin'
I'm standin' at my locker
And all the boys keep stopping

Break!

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Girl Talk's hit song Like This, 'Back to life, back to reality, don't call it a comeback,' is an ode to the 1989 UK soul group Soul II Soul's hit 'Back to Life.' Girl Talk has used this sample along with others to create a unique yet seamless musical composition, taking the listener on a musical journey reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. The song talks about body movement, groove, love, and social issues, using different genres and sounds throughout its run time. The lyrics 'My eyes are sore, being the senator, Behind closed doors hitting truths to the seafloor' makes an allusion to the rapper's desire to expose the truth about the government's decisions affecting citizens' lives.


The lyrics 'Ghetto supastar, that is what you are, coming from afar, reaching for the stars,' is a direct reference to the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard's 1998 song Ghetto Supastar. The catchy hook 'What you know bout me,' is sampled from rapper Trina's 'What You Know About That' and is a direct challenge to other rappers about the singer's confidence and skillset. Girltalk uses different sample clips, from different eras and genres, to create a juxtaposition of sounds and to offer commentary on pop culture and society.


Line by Line Meaning

Back to life, back to reality
Returning to the real world


Don't call it a comeback
Don't refer to it as a return from defeat


Body movin' body movin'
Moving your body


A1 sound in the town so soothing
High-quality sound that is calming


We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'
We are dancing and showing off our style


Drop, drop, drop
A sound effect that adds to the music


However do you need me
Asking how someone wants you to act or be


My eyes is sore, bein the senator
As a senator, I am struggling to see what needs to be done


Behind closed doors hittin truths to the seafloor
Sharing secrets that are kept hidden


The rich don't know, ignore, this tug of war
The wealthy are unaware of the struggles of the poor


While the kids are poor open new and better drug stores
New businesses are created to improve poor communities


So I became hardcore, couldn't take it no more
Becoming more committed to finding solutions


I'ma reveal everythin change the law
Sharing information to bring about change


I find myself, walkin the streets
Searching the community for answers


Ghetto supastar, that is what you are
A person who's successful despite their humble beginnings


Like this
Doing it in this way


You're givin' love instinctively
Loving someone naturally


Ghetto supastar
An individual who has achieved success


Now tell me if you want it like this, like this, like this, like this
Asking if someone wants to do something this way


Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby
Remembering when someone said they loved you


Mac Lorial yep cuz I'm worth it
Cosmetics brand reference due to being valuable


Love the way I puts it on so perfect
Enjoys applying makeup perfectly


Wipe the corners of my mouth so I work it
Adjusting makeup and showing off


When I walk down the hallway they can't say nothing
Others are speechless when seeing me


Oh oh oh my lips so luscious
My lips look full and attractive


The way I spice it up with the mac mac brushes
Using specific brushes to apply makeup


Loreal got the most watermelon crushes
Cosmetics brand reference to popular products


That's probably the reason all these boys got crushes
Boys have a crush on me due to my makeup


What you know bout me
Asking if someone is familiar with them


They say my lip gloss is poppin'
People talk about how good their lip gloss looks


My lip gloss is cool
Their lip gloss gives a desirable effect


All the boys keep jockin'
Boys continuously show interest


They chase me after school
Boys follow them after school




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