After being part of the pop group *NSYNC, Timberlake changed his style on this song to R&B to try and appeal to a black audience. In an interview with Newsround he said he "grew up on old soul music...Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder." He also commented "I really didn't try to make an effort to make urban music but I am a product of my inspirations. And growing up in a generation where you've got so much music to listen to, it's very inspiring."
The best-known cover version of "Like I Love You" was by the British indie band Maxïmo Park, who covered it for a compilation commemorating 40 years of BBC Radio 1. In their version, Timberlake's closing lyrics about waiting for "this moment since he was a little boy" were changed humorously to reference their lead singer's hometown of Billingham, and his less glamorous childhood.
This song has been covered by Bell X1. It was recorded for the "Today FM" CD titled Even Better than the Real Thing Vol. 2 and as a B-side to their single "Eve, The Apple Of My Eye". Math metal band The Dillinger Escape Plan covered the song for their iTunes Music Store-only EP, Plagiarism.
The DJ group Deep Dish made a remix of this song marketed as the 'Deep Dish Zig Zag Remix'. It was highly successful in the US, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, but was unable to chart anywhere else significantly.
Like I Love You
Justin Timberlake Lyrics
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The way I'm lookin' at you whatever
You keep lookin' at me
You gettin' scared now, right?
Don't fear me baby, it's just destiny
It feel good right?
Listen
I kind of noticed, something wasn't right
From your colorful face
It's kind of weird to me
Since you're so fine
If it's up to me your face will change
If you smile then that should set the tone
Just be limber
And if you let go the music should groove your bones
Just remember
Sing this song with me
Ain't nobody love you like I love you
You're a good girl and that's what makes me trust ya (hey!)
Late at night I talk to you
You will know the difference when I touch you
See people are so phony
Nosy 'cause they're lonely
Aren't you sick of the same thing?
They say so and so was dating
Love you or they're hatin'
When it doesn't matter anyway
'Cause we're here tonight
If you smile then that should set the tone
Just be limber, baby
And if you let go the music should groove your bones
Baby just remember
Sing this song with me
Ain't nobody love you like I love you
You're a good girl and that's what makes me trust ya (hey!)
Late at night I talk to you
You will know the difference when I touch you
Yeah, you know I can make ya happy
I could change your life
If you give me that chance to be your man
I won't let you down baby
If you give me that chance to be your man
Here baby, put on my jacket
And then
Maybe we'll fly the night away (I just wanna love you baby)
Girl (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Maybe we'll fly the night away (I just wanna love you baby)
Girl
Ma, what chu wanna do?
I'm in front of you
Grab a friend see, I can have fun with two
Or me and you put on a stage show
In the mall kids ask "how the chain glow?"
Point to her they say, "wow, it's the same glow"
Point to me I say, "yeah, it's the same dough"
We the same type, you my a alike
You have me sleepin in the same bed every night
Go ride wit me you deservin' the best
Take a few shots let it burn in your chest
We could ride down pumpin N.E.R.D. in the deck
Funny how a few words turn into sex
Play number 3, joint called "Brain" (I just love your, brain)
Ma, took a hint, make me swerve in the lane
The name Malicious and I burn every track
Clipse and J. Timberlake, now how heavy is that?
Maybe we'll fly the night away (I just wanna love you baby)
Girl (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Maybe we'll fly the night away (I just wanna love you baby)
Girl
Ain't nobody love you like I love you
You're a good girl and that's what makes me trust ya (hey!)
Late at night I talk to you
You will know the difference when I
Break it down
You know, I used to dream about this when I was a little boy
I never thought it would end up this way, drums (hey!)
It's kind of special right? yeah
You know, you think about it
Sometimes people, just destined
Destined to do what they do
And that's what it is
Now everybody dance
The lyrics of "Like I Love You" by Justin Timberlake depict a man who is trying to win over a woman he is interested in. Throughout the song, the singer offers reassurances to the woman, claiming that he is trustworthy and that he loves her like nobody else can. He encourages her to let go and enjoy the music, and to be open to the possibility of a romantic relationship with him. He acknowledges that there are people who will try to intervene in their relationship, but asserts that they are irrelevant in their love story.
The song is structured around a catchy, danceable beat and features verses from rap duo Clipse. The verses touch on topics like financial success, sexual attraction, and the desire to be with someone who understands you. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's declarations of love and trustworthiness. The bridge features Timberlake's vocals over a drum break, before returning to the chorus and outro.
Overall, "Like I Love You" is a fun, upbeat pop song that presents a confident and charming man looking to win over a woman with his charisma and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Just something about you
There's something that's caught my attention and is drawing me towards you
The way I'm lookin' at you whatever
I'm looking at you in a way that I can't quite explain
You keep lookin' at me
You're giving me the same kind of attention that I'm giving you
You gettin' scared now, right?
You're starting to feel intimidated by how interested I am in you
Don't fear me baby, it's just destiny
I know you might feel scared, but I believe that it was destiny that brought us together
It feel good right?
I know you feel the same kind of attraction that I'm feeling towards you
I kind of noticed, something wasn't right
I've noticed that something's off about you
From your colorful face
I can tell that you're feeling a range of emotions right now
It's kind of weird to me
Your behavior is seeming a bit strange to me
Since you're so fine
You're so beautiful and perfect, it's unexpected that you'd be scared
If it's up to me your face will change
I want to make you feel comfortable and at ease so that the expression on your face will change
If you smile then that should set the tone
If you relax and smile, it'll help set a positive mood and start things off on the right foot
Just be limber
Be open to new experiences and ready to have some fun
And if you let go the music should groove your bones
If you let yourself relax and lose yourself in the music, it'll be a great time
Just remember
Don't forget that we're here to have a good time and enjoy ourselves
Sing this song with me
Join me in singing this song and having a good time together
Ain't nobody love you like I love you
There's no one else in the world that loves and cares for you like I do
You're a good girl and that's what makes me trust ya (hey!)
You have a good heart and I trust you because of that
Late at night I talk to you
I feel comfortable enough with you to confide in you late at night
You will know the difference when I touch you
When we're intimate, you'll understand just how much I love and care for you
See people are so phony
People often pretend to be someone they're not and aren't genuine
Nosy 'cause they're lonely
People often pry into the lives of others because they're lacking genuine connections with anyone
Aren't you sick of the same thing?
Aren't you tired of dealing with people who aren't genuine or authentic?
They say so and so was dating
People like to gossip about who's dating or not dating, even if it's not important information
Love you or they're hatin'
People either love or hate on gossip, often without any real reason
When it doesn't matter anyway
The things people gossip about often don't matter in the grand scheme of things
'Cause we're here tonight
We're here in this moment and enjoying each other's company, despite all the gossip and negativity around us
Yeah, you know I can make ya happy
I know that I can make you happy and bring joy to your life
I could change your life
I have the power to make a big difference in your life
If you give me that chance to be your man
All I need is for you to give me a chance to show you how much I can love and care for you
I won't let you down baby
I promise that I'll always be there for you and support you
Here baby, put on my jacket
Let me take care of you and keep you warm
Maybe we'll fly the night away (I just wanna love you baby)
We can escape the world and our problems by spending time together and enjoying each other's company
Girl (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm addressing you, the girl that I'm in love with
Ma, what chu wanna do?
What do you want to do, my love?
I'm in front of you
I'm here with you, in this moment
Grab a friend see, I can have fun with two
Let's have a good time together, with you and a friend
Or me and you put on a stage show
Let's put on a show for everyone and enjoy ourselves
In the mall kids ask "how the chain glow?"
People are noticing us and the attention we're drawing
Point to her they say, "wow, it's the same glow"
People are noticing the similarities between us and the way we complement each other
We the same type, you my a alike
We have a lot in common and get along really well
You have me sleepin in the same bed every night
We're so close and compatible that we sleep in the same bed every night
Go ride wit me you deservin' the best
Come with me and I'll show you the best experiences and things that life has to offer
Take a few shots let it burn in your chest
Let's have some drinks and enjoy ourselves
We could ride down pumpin N.E.R.D. in the deck
Let's listen to some music and go for a drive
Funny how a few words turn into sex
It's amazing how a few simple words and touches can turn into something so intimate and powerful
Play number 3, joint called "Brain" (I just love your, brain)
Let's listen to this song and appreciate each other's intellect and unique qualities
Ma, took a hint, make me swerve in the lane
You've picked up on my subtle hints and are reciprocating my feelings
The name Malicious and I burn every track
My name is Malicious and I'm a talented musician who always puts out great music
Clipse and J. Timberlake, now how heavy is that?
I'm collaborating with the rap duo Clipse and we're making great music together
Break it down
Let's pause and take a moment to appreciate what we have together
You know, I used to dream about this when I was a little boy
I always dreamed of finding love and happiness with someone like you
I never thought it would end up this way, drums (hey!)
I never imagined that I'd be here with you, making music and living a great life
It's kind of special right? yeah
Our relationship and all that we've accomplished together is truly special
You know, you think about it
When you really stop and think about everything that's happened between us, it's pretty amazing
Sometimes people, just destined
I truly believe that we were meant to be together and that destiny brought us here
Destined to do what they do
We're both destined to create music and make each other happy
And that's what it is
Our destiny is to be together and create great things
Now everybody dance
Let's celebrate our love and happiness by dancing and enjoying ourselves
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Justin R. Timberlake, Pharrell L. Williams, Gene Thornton Jr., Terrence Thornton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
@@shanenolan085 The singer, whom you listen and whom concert you attend to is in the masonry.
The actor, who`s films you love to watch is in the masonry. Involvement in the masonry club is the only reason for their success. You`ll know them by their fruits, therefore 1.) look their hands when they performing live for they are showing off freemasonry hand signs. 2.) pay close attention for through their concerts they performing also their rituals.
No warning is strong enough against the lake of fire, which is the 2nd death. (Revelation 20:14 KJV )
Time is ticking, man`s heart growing colder and keep being wicked (Jeremiah 17:9 KJV)
Laughing and mocking, when the gospel is heard.
Loving the lies and the sins so bad, these keeping one`s soul far from salvation. (Proverbs 15:29 KJV )
freemasonry is real club and big club, and the master of the club is lucifer.
in the clubs are:
singers
actors
politics
police
judges
business mens and womens
scientists
medicine personal (mostly doctors)
@AndyZaturno
His moves at 1:56 damn. That was nice.
@Russsian_Simp
Andy Zaturno ++
@lg691
Thought I was the only one who loved that part! He killed the entire choreo!
@celestepaul6189
Yes were right that was nice
@guillermoramirez6116
No sabía que te gustaba Justin , ahora eres 100% más cool man
@luhan6062
@@guillermoramirez6116 En eso tienes razón, yo tampoco sabía que le gustaba Justin :O
@vasmuse
Honestly, this is better than 95% of the stuff coming out these days...
@bayuramadhan5293
Ikr
@user-kx3fh8vm4r
I agree
@DUNHILLLIGHT11
i'm still on it till today