Jeremy Phillip Felton (known professionally as Jeremih, born July 17, 1987 … Read Full Bio ↴Jeremy Phillip Felton (known professionally as Jeremih, born July 17, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and producer. Jeremih began playing drums at the age of three and is able to play the saxophone, several percussion instruments and piano/keyboards. He attended Morgan Park High School, where he was part of the marching band as well as a Latin jazz band. He also learned to play percussion instruments like congas and timbales. Felton was a good student and earned academic honors at Morgan Park High School. His strong academic performance enabled him to graduate from high school a year early. He enrolled at the University of Illinois and Parkland College in Urbana-Champaign. After spending a semester at the university studying engineering, he wanted to change his education to something related to music. He transferred to Columbia College Chicago in 2007 to pursue a degree in music business. After performing a tribute to Ray Charles at one of the campus's talent shows, he received positive feedback and realized his vocal ability, saying that the "music was just taking over".

With guidance from his cousin Willie Taylor, of Day26 fame, as well as producer Mick Schultz (who Jeremih met during his time at Columbia College Chicago), Jeremih released his debut single Birthday Sex in March 2009, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album was released in June 2009, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, All About You, was released in September 2010, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris and 50 Cent.

In December 2011, Jeremih confirmed work on a third album originally entitled Thumpy Johnson, and would later release his first mixtape Late Nights with Jeremih in August 2012. After the release of his collaborative EP No More with producer Shlohmo, Jeremih would change his album title to Late Nights: The Album in August 2014, releasing the EP N.O.M.A [Not on My Album] that same month. With no announcement or promotion prior to the release date, the album was finally released on December 4, 2015, featuring guest appearances from J. Cole, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Future, Big Sean, Feather, Juicy J, Twista and Jhené Aiko.

In February 2016, Jeremih confirmed his fourth album title as Later That Night, intending to be another instalment in his Late Nights series. During this year, he released another mixtape entitled Late Nights: Europe and would tour with fellow R&B singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR, with a project between the two being teased. However, Jeremih was later removed from the tour due to issues between the two artists. By the end of that year though, he would then collaborate with Chance the Rapper for a Christmas project entitled Merry Christmas Lil Mama, which was reissued two more times in 2017 and 2020 with new tracks.

In February 2017, Jeremih released the upcoming album's planned lead single "I Think of You" featuring fellow singer Chris Brown and rapper Big Sean. Three months later, the singer then recorded and released an EP entitled Cinco De MihYo, celebrating the annual Mexican/American tradition. This was followed by another EP in March 2018 entitled The Chocolate Box, as well as his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, MihTy in October of that year.

In November 2020, Jeremih was hospitalized in Chicago after testing positive for COVID-19. By November 14, he was reported to be on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. He was taken off the ventilator on November 19 but remained in critical condition. His spokesman said Jeremih has no underlying conditions. Jeremih was transferred out of intensive care on November 21, into a general hospital to make a full recovery. He was released from the hospital on December 4, 2020.

I Like
Jeremih Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah

I'd like to take the time to love your body
Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body
Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I like
So I'm gon' take the time to love your body
Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body

Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I like

Baby, don't you know I'm here to get my lesson
Somethin' 'bout your body, girl just gives me direction
How to find that spot
I ain't Young Money, girl, but my bed rock
So won't you let your hair down, let me take a picture
Tell me what's your zodiac, Cancer's my description
Girl, and I don't stop
That's right we go from six to nine o'clock
I ain't too proud to beg, yeah
(You're my superstar, girl the only thought)
That's all up in my head, oh yeah
('Cause baby you and me need some privacy 'cause)

I'd like to take the time to love your body
Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body
Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I like
So I'm gon' take the time to love your body
Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body
Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I like

Haha, Luda!
Let me touch your body, like when you be fresh up out the tub and you rub that lotion
Make you get on all fours and put one leg up like your body's doin' three-wheel motion
In the ocean toastin', overdosin', toastin' with the magic potion
Told them that they can't hold or control 'em, no one, I'm a Magnum Trojan
Golden like the wrapper lookin' dapper then I put her on her back and attack her
No time for the chitty chat, just give me ya kitty cat and you'll get it back after
We set the mood right, givin' you a little relaxation
I'ma get your groove right, take your body on a little vacation
We island hoppin, and clubs is rockin', and haters jockin'
Trunk pop lock droppin' and speakers knockin' and bottles poppin'
I could talk all day let me stimulate your mind while I tell you what I like in you
But for now I'ma just sit back, let Jeremih tell you what he'd like to do

I'd like to take the time to love your body
Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body
Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I like
So I'm gon' take the time to love your body
Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body
Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I like

Girl say, "I-I-I"
Girl say, "I-I-I"

Girl say, "I-I-I"
Girl say

Overall Meaning

The song "I Like" by Jeremih is a smooth R&B track that focuses on expressing the singer's desire to take the time to love and appreciate his partner's body. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics as Jeremih sings about wanting to rub, kiss, and hug his partner's body. He says he likes it when his partner responds with an "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh" sound indicating pleasure. The chorus repeats this idea, emphasizing the singer's desire to give his partner the attention and love that they deserve.

The second verse features a guest appearance from Ludacris, who adds an explicit and playful element to the song. Ludacris raps about his desire for physical intimacy with his partner and his confidence in his abilities in the bedroom. He emphasizes that he wants to set the right mood and take his partner on a little vacation, indulging in all the pleasures they desire. The song ends with Jeremih asking his partner to give him a verbal response, urging them to say "I-I-I" to indicate their consent and approval.

Overall, the song communicates the importance of physical and emotional intimacy and the value of taking the time to appreciate one's partner's body. The lyrics suggest that a strong connection and mutual desire are essential for a fulfilling and satisfying relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah
An expression of excitement or agreement.

I'd like to take the time to love your body
I want to spend time enjoying and showing affection towards your physical form.

Rub your body, kiss, and hug your body
Using physical touch to express affection for the body.

Girl, say, "Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh", I like
Asking the girl to show her approval and enjoyment with a specific sound.

So I'm gon' take the time to love your body
Reiterating the desire to spend time appreciating and showing affection towards the girl's body.

Baby, don't you know I'm here to get my lesson
Indicating that he is learning and improving from the experience with the girl's body.

Somethin' 'bout your body, girl just gives me direction
The girl's body is inspiring him and guiding him towards where to touch.

How to find that spot
He wants to locate the spot that will give her pleasure.

I ain't Young Money, girl, but my bed rock
He may not be as wealthy as the Young Money label, but he can provide a satisfying sexual experience.

So won't you let your hair down, let me take a picture
Asking her to relax and let him take a picture, indicating the intimacy and trust in the relationship.

Tell me what's your zodiac, Cancer's my description
Asking her astrological sign and sharing his own, trying to connect and relate on a deeper level.

Girl, and I don't stop
His focus and attention won't waver.

That's right we go from six to nine o'clock
Suggesting a lengthy and satisfying sexual encounter.

I ain't too proud to beg, yeah
He is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the relationship moving forward and to ensure her satisfaction.

(You're my superstar, girl the only thought)
Showing her that she is the focus of his thoughts and desires, viewing her as his superstar.

That's all up in my head, oh yeah
His thoughts and desires towards her are consuming and prominent in his mind.

('Cause baby you and me need some privacy 'cause)
Reiterating the desire for intimacy and privacy between just the two of them.

Haha, Luda!
Introducing a guest artist Ludacris to the song.

Let me touch your body, like when you be fresh up out the tub and you rub that lotion
Desires to touch her when she is clean and moisturized out of the bath, enjoying the softness of her skin.

Make you get on all fours and put one leg up like your body's doin' three-wheel motion
Asking her to get into a sexual position that mimics a car doing a three-wheel motion.

In the ocean toastin', overdosin', toastin' with the magic potion
Imagining a romantic setting near the ocean with drinks and a magical connection.

Told them that they can't hold or control 'em, no one, I'm a Magnum Trojan
Feeling confident in his sexual abilities and indicating he won't be held back or controlled because he's using a Magnum brand condom.

Golden like the wrapper lookin' dapper then I put her on her back and attack her
Comparing the condom to a golden wrapper, implying he looks good and clean, and ready to take charge sexually.

No time for the chitty chat, just give me ya kitty cat and you'll get it back after
No need for small talk, just give him her vagina and he will satisfy her and return the favor afterwards.

We set the mood right, givin' you a little relaxation
Setting the mood for a sexual encounter by providing relaxation and comfort to the partner.

I'ma get your groove right, take your body on a little vacation
Assuring her that he will satisfy her sexually and take her body somewhere pleasurable.

We island hoppin, and clubs is rockin', and haters jockin'
Being carefree and experiencing the best of everything with her, while others are envious of their relationship.

Trunk pop lock droppin' and speakers knockin' and bottles poppin'
Describing a wild party atmosphere where the music is loud and bottles are popping.

I could talk all day let me stimulate your mind while I tell you what I like in you
He can have deep and meaningful conversation with her and still express his physical attraction to her.

But for now I'ma just sit back, let Jeremih tell you what he'd like to do
Allowing Jeremih to be the one to vocalize exactly what he wants to do with her physically, trusting him to express it accurately.

Girl say, "I-I-I"
Encouraging her to express her enjoyment and pleasure with a sound or word.

Girl say, "I-I-I"
A continuation of encouraging her to vocalize her enjoyment.

Girl say, "I-I-I"
A final encouragement for her to vocalize her pleasure with him.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith James, Christopher B. Bridges, Jeremy Phillip Felton, Michael Schultz

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