Ingram was a group of talented musicians consisting of siblings from Camden… Read Full Bio ↴Ingram was a group of talented musicians consisting of siblings from Camden NJ. Their popularity in the New Jersey and Philadelphia areas began in the early to mid 70's and continued with varying levels of success thorughout the early 80's. The brother-and-sister ensemble did not reach any significant level of popularity either stateside or overseas, although they remained active in all areas of music making including songwriting, producing and session work. The music they did create was a hybrid of blues, soul, gospel and rhythm and blues. The father of the group members was a minister and the names of the members of the group included at one time or another : Norman, James (Jimi), Barbara, Billy, Timmy, Francis, Edith and Virginia.

I Like It
Ingram Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Yeah, I love it when you wake me up
And kiss me 'til the coffee's cold
I love it when you make your plans
About how we're gonna both grow old

I love it when you laugh real hard
I love to hold you when you cry
I love it when you get so high

Fly around like a firefly

But I don't like it when you walk away
I don't like it when you disappear
I don't like being away from you
I don't like it when you're not here

Hey, I love it when you say my name
I love it when you sing a song
I always love to sing along
I always get the words all wrong

Yeah, I love it when you say
"Let's go to somewhere we've never been"
I love you 'cause you love me back
I love you, you're my friend

But I don't like it when you walk away
I don't like it when you disappear
I don't like being away from you
I don't like it when you're not here

I don't like it when you walk away
I don't like it when you disappear
I don't like being away from you
I don't like it when you're not here

I don't like it when you walk away
I don't like it when you disappear
I don't like being away from you
I don't like it when you're not here

(Beautiful
Yeah, you know what that is don't you
No
It's that going the other way
Sometimes it looks like this
Why?

Goes, here's a little number
It goes exactly like this)

Overall Meaning

In Ingram's song "I Like It," the lyrics express the love and affection the singer has for their partner. The singer loves when their partner wakes them up with kisses and makes plans for their future together. They love to hold their partner when they cry and watch them fly around like a firefly when they're high. The singer also loves when their partner says their name and sings songs, and they always sing along even if they get the words wrong. Most importantly, the singer loves their partner because they love them back and are their best friend.

However, the singer does not like it when their partner walks away, disappears or when they're not together. It's evident that the singer values the presence of their partner in their life and finds it challenging to be without them. Despite the love shared between the two, the fear of losing their partner persists.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Like It" by Ingram emphasize the importance of companionship, love, and the fear of losing someone special.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I love it when you wake me up
The singer enjoys being awakened by their partner

And kiss me 'til the coffee's cold
The singer enjoys being kissed by their partner, even if it means their coffee gets cold

I love it when you make your plans
The singer likes when their partner plans for their future together

About how we're gonna both grow old
The artist appreciates planning for a future where they can both grow old together

I love it when you laugh real hard
The artist finds joy in their partner's laughter

I love to hold you when you cry
The singer wants to be there for their partner in times of sadness and vulnerability

I love it when you get so high
The singer enjoys seeing their partner's happiness and excitement

Fly around like a firefly
The way their partner moves and acts while excited brings the artist joy

But I don't like it when you walk away
The artist dislikes when their partner leaves or distances themselves

I don't like it when you disappear
The artist dislikes when their partner disappears emotionally or physically

I don't like being away from you
The singer does not enjoy being separated from their partner

I don't like it when you're not here
The artist dislikes when their partner is not physically present

Hey, I love it when you say my name
The singer is pleased when their partner addresses them by name

I love it when you sing a song
The singer enjoys when their partner sings

I always love to sing along
The singer likes to sing along with their partner

I always get the words all wrong
The artist admits that they don't always know the song lyrics

Yeah, I love it when you say
The artist appreciates hearing their partner's voice

"Let's go to somewhere we've never been"
The singer enjoys exploring new places with their partner

I love you 'cause you love me back
The singer loves their partner because their love is mutual

I love you, you're my friend
The artist loves their partner and values their friendship

I don't like it when you walk away
Repeated for emphasis, the artist dislikes when their partner leaves or distances themselves

I don't like it when you disappear
Repeated for emphasis, the artist dislikes when their partner disappears emotionally or physically

I don't like being away from you
Repeated for emphasis, the singer does not enjoy being separated from their partner

I don't like it when you're not here
Repeated for emphasis, the artist dislikes when their partner is not physically present

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, Miranda Lambert

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS