That's What I Like About You
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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Early in the morning with your hair all a mess
Oh baby, that's what I like about you
I like the funny way you wrinkle your nose
I like the color that you paint your toes
Oh honey, that's what I like about you
And you know that I love you
I'm so proud to be your man
And I love the way you love me too
Just the way I am, that's what I like about you
It's funny honey, but I swear it's true
I love every crazy little thing you do
Oh darlin', that's what I like about you
I like it when you start to sing along
And you got nothin' but the radio on
Oh mercy, that's what I like about you
Oh baby, oh honey, oh darlin', oh mercy
You know it's true, that's what I like about you
[Chorus]
That's what I like about you
That's what I like about you
Oh you know it's true
John Michael Montgomery’s “That’s What I Like About You” is a cheerful and lively love song about the little things that make a relationship special. The song is characterized by its catchy melody, playful lyrics, and upbeat instrumentation. The song focuses on the aspects of his lover's personality and character that draw him in, and it is centered around the line "that's what I like about you."
The first verse describes the singer’s fondness for seeing his lover in cotton dresses, messy hair, and in the morning. He likes the unpolished and natural version of his partner. In the second verse, he lists some of the specific physical attributes of his lover that he finds attractive, such as the way she wrinkles her nose and the color she paints her toes. The chorus emphasizes his love and pride in being a couple, and how much he appreciates her accepting him for who he is. The third verse builds on the idea of loving the idiosyncrasies of his partner, citing her tendency to sing along to the radio and the fact that she enjoys life's odd moments.
Overall, the song captures the essence of love and the joy of a healthy relationship. It's a testament to the fact that it's the little things that count, as opposed to grand gestures or extravagant presents. In this case, the beauty is found in the imperfections, and the quirks of the person who you are sharing your life with.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to see you in your cotton dress
I enjoy seeing you in your casual clothing made from cotton material
Early in the morning with your hair all a mess
I like to see you in your natural state first thing in the morning with unstyled hair
Oh baby, that's what I like about you
Overall, I find these qualities that I've mentioned before to be endearing and attractive about you
I like the funny way you wrinkle your nose
I find it amusing when you crinkle your nose in an unusual or interesting way
I like the color that you paint your toes
I find the color you choose to paint your toenails to be pleasing to my taste
Oh honey, that's what I like about you
Overall, I find these qualities that I've mentioned before to be endearing and attractive about you
And you know that I love you
It should be apparent that I have strong feelings of affection towards you
I'm so proud to be your man
I take pride in having an intimate relationship with you and being your significant other
And I love the way you love me too
I appreciate the way that you express love and affection towards me
Just the way I am, that's what I like about you
You show acceptance and love towards me despite my imperfections, and I find this to be one of the reasons why I love you
It's funny honey, but I swear it's true
This might sound humorous, but I genuinely mean what I am saying
I love every crazy little thing you do
I have affection towards all the unique and even peculiar habits or mannerisms that you possess
Oh darlin', that's what I like about you
Overall, I find these qualities that I've mentioned before to be endearing and attractive about you
I like it when you start to sing along
I enjoy when you start singing along with music that is playing
And you got nothin' but the radio on
Especially when your sole soundtrack is the radio
Oh mercy, that's what I like about you
Overall, I find these qualities that I've mentioned before to be endearing and attractive about you
You know it's true, that's what I like about you
I am not exaggerating when I say that these things are important to me in our relationship
That's what I like about you
Summing it up, these endearing and attractive qualities that I've mentioned before are what draws me to you
That's what I like about you
Reiterating that these aforementioned qualities are the reasons why I love you
Oh you know it's true
I genuinely mean what I have said about why I love you
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