"That's the Way (I Like It)" became the band's second #1 hit in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and it is one of the few chart-toppers in history to hit #1 on more than one occasion during a one-month period, as it did between November and December 1975. It topped the American pop chart for one week, and then was replaced by another disco song, "Fly Robin Fly" by Silver Convention. "That's the Way (I Like It)" returned to #1 for one more week after "Fly, Robin, Fly" completed three weeks at the top. "That's the Way (I Like It)" also spent one week at #1 in the soul singles chart.
The song was also an international chart hit, reaching #1 in Canada and the Netherlands and charting in Australia (#5), Belgium (#2), Germany (#20), Ireland (#17), New Zealand (#12), Norway (#5) and the UK (#4).
That's The Way
KC & The Sunshine Band Lyrics
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I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
When you take me by the hand
Tell me I'm your loving man
When you give me all your love
And do it the very best you can
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
When I get to be in your arms
When we're all all alone
When you whisper sweet in my ear
When you turn, turn me on
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
Babe, oh babe (that's the way, uh-huh, that's the way, uh-huh)
Babe, oh babe (that's the way, uh-huh, that's the way, uh-huh)
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
The lyrics to KC & The Sunshine Band's song "That's The Way" are a repetitive and catchy ode to the simple pleasures of love and physical intimacy. The meaning of the song lies in its simplicity- the singer simply likes it when their lover takes them by the hand, gives them their love, whispers sweet nothings in their ear, and turns them on. The phrase "that's the way" acts as a kind of refrain, emphasizing that these simple acts of love and intimacy are what the singer enjoys most. This song is about celebrating the little things in a relationship and the joy that comes with them.
The lyrics reflect the time period they were written in- the 1970s- which was known for its embrace of disco music and all that it represented, including flashy dance moves and a carefree attitude towards love and relationships. "That's The Way" embodies this spirit, offering a fun and easygoing approach to love and physical intimacy that was embraced by many during the disco era. This song has stood the test of time, becoming a classic and recognizable tune that can still be heard in movies, TV shows, and commercials.
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Line by Line Meaning
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh
This is how I like it, yes, that's exactly how I like it
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
I enjoy it, yes, I really do
When you take me by the hand
When you grab my hand
Tell me I'm your loving man
Express to me that I am your beloved
When you give me all your love
When you share with me all of your affection
And do it the very best you can
And do it with the utmost effort and dedication
When I get to be in your arms
When I am embraced by you
When we're all alone
When there is no one else around
When you whisper sweet in my ear
When you speak sweet nothings into my ear
When you turn, turn me on
When you arouse my passions and desires
Babe, oh babe (that's the way, uh-huh, that's the way, uh-huh)
Darling, oh darling (that's how I like it, yes, exactly like that)
That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
That's the way I enjoy it, yes, that's the way
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh
I really do enjoy it, yes
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh
This is how I like it, yes, that's exactly how I like it
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Raymond Finch, Harry Casey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fladimo9594
forgot the name of this song so I searched "thats the way uh huh uh huh I like it uh huh uh huh"
@zKn1.
And that's the name
@sEEE724
@@zKn1. minus the uh huh uh huh parts lol
@lizzyemmapark5898
yo busqué: "lesk aja aja ai laiked" y me salió
@ashleynelson9619
Me too
@JewsAreAgainstIsrael
you look 3
@SirDumbassXXXIV
Let's be honest here. 70s, 80s, and 90s music are all impossible to beat. Yeah, they weren't perfect, but bops like these made those eras shine.
@SirDumbassXXXIV
@Cristos Raptis Like Daft Punk's HBFS
@staceygrove5976
Not so sure about the 1990s, and I think the 80s had run out of steam by the middle of the decade. 60s and 70s though - tops!
@MrCrashBandicoot25
70s were perfect