I Like It
J Balvin Lyrics

Yeah baby, I like it like that
The singer enjoys the situation or experience.

You gotta believe me when I tell you
The singer is emphasizing the sincerity of their statement.

I said I like it like that
The singer repeats their previous statement about enjoying the situation.

Now I like dollars, I like diamonds
The artist enjoys material wealth.

I like stunting, I like shining
The artist likes to show off their wealth and success.

I like million dollar deals
The singer enjoys making big business transactions.

Where's my pen? Bitch I'm signin'
The singer is in the process of signing a lucrative contract.

I like those Balenciagas, the ones that look like socks
The artist likes a specific style of luxury shoe.

I like going to the jeweler, I put rocks all in my watch
The artist likes to add expensive jewels to their timepiece.

I like texts from my exes when they want a second chance
The artist enjoys the ego boost of being pursued by former romantic partners.

I like proving niggas wrong, I do what they say I can't
The singer takes pleasure in proving others wrong.

They call me Cardi Bardi, banging body
The artist is proud of their attractive physique and nickname.

Spicy mami, hot tamale
The singer is confident and sexually attractive.

Hotter than a Somali, fur coat, Ferrari
The singer considers themselves to be extremely sexy, rich, and luxurious.

Hop out the stu', jump in the coupe (the coupe)
The singer is leaving the recording studio and getting into a luxury car.

Big Dipper on top of the roof
The artist has a large, extravagant car ornament.

Flexing on bitches as hard as I can
The artist enjoys showing off and taunting others with their success.

Eating halal, driving the Lam'
The singer enjoys consuming halal food and driving a Lamborghini.

Told that bitch I'm sorry though
The singer apologized for something, likely an action that may have upset someone.

'Bout my coins like Mario (Mario)
The artist is protective and serious about their finances.

Yeah they call me Cardi B, I run this shit like cardio
The artist is confident and in charge.

Oh, facts
The artist affirms the truth of a statement or situation.

Diamond district in the Jag' (I said I like it like that)
The singer enjoys spending time in a specific diamond district while driving a Jaguar.

Certified, you know I'm gang, gang, gang, gang (I said I like it like)
The artist is confident in their gang affiliation and enjoys it.

Drop the top and blow the brains (I said I like it like that)
The singer enjoys driving with the top down and listening to loud music.

Oh he's so handsome, what's his name? (I said I like it)
The singer is attracted to a man and wants to know his name.

Oh I need the dollars (I said I like it like that) (ch-ching)
The singer needs money and enjoys it.

Beat it up like piñatas (I said I like it like)
The artist has a sexual innuendo and enjoys rough sexual activity.

Tell the driver, close the curtains (I said I like it like that)
The artist wants the driver to close the curtains for privacy.

Bad bitch make him nervous (I said I like it)
The singer takes pleasure in intimidating others with their confidence and success.

Chambean, chambean, pero no jalan (¡jalan!)
The singer chants in Spanish, stating that others work hard but are not successful.

Tú compras to'a las Jordan, bobo, a mí me las regalan (jejeje)
The artist mocks someone who buys Jordan sneakers, stating that they are given to the artist instead.

I spend in the club (wuh), what you have in the bank (yeh)
The artist spends a lot of money in the club and compares their spending to someone's bank account.

This is the new religion, bang, en latino gang, gang, yeh
The artist sees their lifestyle and gang affiliation as a new form of religion.

Trato de hacer dieta (yeh)
The singer is attempting to follow a diet.

Pero es que en el closet tengo mucha grasa (wuh)
The artist has a lot of unhealthy food in their closet, making it difficult to follow the diet.

Ya mude la Gucci pa' dentro de casa, yeh (¡wuh!)
The singer moved their Gucci items inside their house.

Cabrón, a ti no te conocen ni en Plaza (no)
The singer insults someone who is not well-known even in a small area.

El Diablo me llama pero Jesucristo me abraza
The singer feels tempted by sin but also receives comfort from God.

Guerrero como Eddie, que viva la raza (yeh)
The artist compares themselves to Eddie Guerrero, a famous wrestler, and embraces their ethnicity.

Me gustan boricuas, me gustan cubanas (rrr)
The artist is attracted to Puerto Rican and Cuban women.

Me gusta el acento de las colombianas (¿qué hubo pues?)
The singer likes the accent of Colombian women and uses a common Colombian greeting.

Cómo mueve el culo la dominicana (¿qué lo que?)
The singer is impressed with how Dominican women move their bodies and uses a common Dominican phrase.

Lo rico que me chingan las venezolanas (woo!)
The artist enjoys having sex with Venezuelan women.

Andamos activos, Perico Pin Pin (woo)
The artist states that they and their friends are active and mentions a popular song.

Billetes de cien en el maletín (ching)
The artist carries hundred-dollar bills in their briefcase.

Que retumbe el bajo, Bobby Valentin, yeh (boo)
The singer wants the bass from a Bobby Valentin song to shake the room.

Aquí es prohibido amar, diles Charytín
The artist references a popular media personality and states that love is forbidden in their environment.

Que pa'l picor les tengo Claritin
The singer makes a play on words, saying that they have the allergy medication Claritin for haters who cause irritation.

Yo llego a la disco y se forma el motín (rrr)
The singer creates a commotion when they arrive at the club.

Bad Bunny, baby, be, be, be, be
Bad Bunny announces his appearance in the song.

Como Celia Cruz tengo el azúcar (azúca')
The artist compares themselves to the legendary singer Celia Cruz, referencing her hit song 'Azúcar'.

Tu jeva me vio y se fue de pecho como Jimmy Snuka (ah)
The artist suggests that someone's girlfriend left them after seeing the artist, referencing a famous wrestler.

Te vamos a tumbar la peluca
The singer intends to humiliate someone, possibly by pulling off their wig.

Y arranca pa'l carajo cabrón
The singer tells someone to leave and punishes them.

Que a ti no te vo'a pasar la hookah (hookah, hookah)
The artist denies sharing their hookah with someone.

Mis tenis Balenciaga, me reciben en la entrada (woo)
The artist's luxury sneakers grant them access to exclusive locations.

Pa-pa-pa-pa-razzi, like I'm Lady Gaga (woo)
The artist is surrounded by paparazzi like the famous pop star Lady Gaga.

Y no te me hagas (ey)
The singer warns someone not to play with or deceive them.

Que en cover de Billboard tú has visto mi cara (ey)
The artist brags that their face has appeared on a Billboard cover.

No salgo de tu mente
The singer remains in someone's thoughts.

Donde quieras que viajes has escuchado 'Mi Gente'
The singer's hit song, 'Mi Gente,' is widely known and played in various locations.

Yo no soy high (high), soy como el Testarossa ('rossa)
The singer clarifies that they are not high on drugs, but compare themselves to a Testarossa sports car.

Soy el que se la vive y también el que la goza (goza, goza)
The artist enjoys their life and knows how to have fun.

Es la cosa, mami es la cosa (cosa, cosa)
The artist exclaims that their lifestyle is the way to live.

El que mira sufre y el que toca goza (goza, goza)
The singer suggests that those who watch them suffer, but those who join them have a good time.

I said I like it like that (rrr)
The singer repeats their statement about enjoying their current situation.

I said I like it like that (woo)
The artist repeats their statement about enjoying their current situation.

Diamond district in the Jag (I said I like it like that)
The artist again references their enjoyment of visiting a diamond district while driving a Jaguar.