Like It Is
Kygo Zara Larsson & Tyga Lyrics


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Maybe you should leave this girl alone
But you won't
But you don't
Now delete my number from your phone
But you won't
You gotta go
Oh, line-by-line, gotta spell it right out
(Yeah)

I don't know what you're looking for
But I don't think it's me
I wish I could give you my all
Not caught in make believe
I don't feel how you feel
I'm just tellin' it like it is
I don't need you to say those words no more

I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)

I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is

Yeah, hol' up, wait a minute, let's make this right
You're the only one thing that I need in my life
And I ain't never met a girl like you before
I could tell you everything if you need to know
We was perfect before and I made mistakes
Told you I was all in, we can raise the stakes
Even though I'm a player, I ain't contemplate
Now you on a vacay, hotel heartbreak
Champagne all day, on me, oh yeah
Miami with your friends, you ain't worried 'bout me
Got a room with a suite, so drunk, lose the key
And I know we ain't over so, the ring, you can keep, ayy
We be right back tomorrow night, yeah (tomorrow night)
It's for life, you know we ride or die, yeah (ride or die)
Single for the night but you still mine
And I'ma chill with this shawty just to kill the time, y'know

I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)

I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)

I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is (you got me, you got me)




I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it (you got me, you got me)
I'm just tellin' it like it is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Like It Is," Kygo's collaboration with Zara Larsson and Tyga, talks about the struggle of a relationship where one partner is not fully invested. The chorus speaks about being direct and to-the-point in conveying that the other person's feelings are not reciprocated. The singer acknowledges that they cannot give the other person what they are looking for in a relationship, and wishes they could provide more but acknowledges that everything between them is just illusionary. The bridge sees Tyga lamenting about past mistakes in their relationship but assures the woman that he will not cheat on her anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe you should leave this girl alone
You should consider ending your relationship with this girl


But you won't
However, you won't actually do it


But you don't
You continue to stay with her despite the warning


Now delete my number from your phone
Remove my contact information from your device


But you won't
But it's unlikely that you will actually do this


You gotta go
It's best for you to leave the situation


Oh, line-by-line, gotta spell it right out
I will explain it to you clearly and thoroughly


I don't know what you're looking for
I'm uncertain about what you want


But I don't think it's me
But I don't believe that I am what you're searching for


I wish I could give you my all
I want to be able to give you everything, but I can't


Not caught in make believe
I won't be misled or fooled by illusions or fantasies


I don't feel how you feel
My emotions do not match yours


I'm just tellin' it like it is
I'm being honest and straightforward with you


I don't need you to say those words no more
I don't require you to repeat those particular phrases anymore


Yeah, hol' up, wait a minute, let's make this right
Wait a moment, let's fix this situation


You're the only one thing that I need in my life
You are the only thing I require in my life


And I ain't never met a girl like you before
I have never encountered someone like you


I could tell you everything if you need to know
I am willing to tell you anything you want to hear


We was perfect before and I made mistakes
We had an ideal relationship, but I messed it up


Told you I was all in, we can raise the stakes
I promised to commit to our relationship and increase the risk


Even though I'm a player, I ain't contemplate
Despite being a ladies' man, I did not consider the consequences


Now you on a vacay, hotel heartbreak
You're on vacation, heartbroken in a hotel


Champagne all day, on me, oh yeah
Drinking champagne all day, which is on me


Miami with your friends, you ain't worried 'bout me
You're in Miami with your friends, and not concerned about me


Got a room with a suite, so drunk, lose the key
You have a room with a suite and are so intoxicated that you lost the key


And I know we ain't over so, the ring, you can keep, ayy
I know our relationship isn't over, so you can keep the ring


We be right back tomorrow night, yeah (tomorrow night)
We'll be back together tomorrow night


It's for life, you know we ride or die, yeah (ride or die)
We're in this for the long haul, and we'll support each other no matter what


Single for the night but you still mine
You may be single for the night, but you're still mine


And I'ma chill with this shawty just to kill the time, y'know
I'll spend time with this girl just to pass the time, you know


I'm just tellin' it like it is
I'm being completely honest


I'm just tellin' it, tellin' it
I'm continuing to tell the truth




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dua Lipa, Gerard David O'connell, Kyrre Gorvell-Dahll, Michael Stevenson, Nicholas James David Hodgson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@marianikkamrsgn

[Verse 1: Zara Larsson]
Maybe you should leave this girl alone
But you won't
But you don't
Now delete my number from your phone
But you won't
You gotta go, oh
Line by line
Gotta spell it right out (Yeah)

[Pre-Chorus: Zara Larsson]
I don't know what you're looking for
But I don't think it's me
I wish I could give you my all
Not good at make believe
I don't feel how you feel
I'm just telling it like it is
I don't need you to say those words no more

[Chorus: Zara Larsson]
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is


[Verse 2: Tyga]
Yeah, hold on wait a minute, let's make this right (Yeah)
You're the only one thing that I need in my life (I need)
And I ain't never met a girl like you before (You before)
I could tell you everything if you need to know (Need to know)
We was perfect before and I made mistakes (Yeah)
Told you I was all in, we can raise the stakes
Even though I'm a player I ain't contemplate
Now you on a vay-cay, hotel, heartbreak
Champagne, all day, on me, oh yeah
Miami with you friends, you ain't worried 'bout me
Got a room with a suite, so drunk, lose the key
And I know we ain't over so, the ring, you can keep, ay
We be right back tomorrow night (Tomorrow night)
It's for life, you know we ride or die (Ride or die)
Single for the night but you still mine
And I'ma chill with this shawty just to kill the time, y'know

[Chorus: Zara Larsson]
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it, telling it (You got me, you got me)
I'm just telling it like it is

you’re welcome 😊



All comments from YouTube:

@femp_

I love how many artists are releasing MVs like surprises.
Zara's voice is so satisfying.

@DivyanshJohari

Yeah , coz they're the only way to spread their tracks like COVID 19 😂

Btw I did a mashup of LIKE IT IS and IT AIN'T ME , and it'd mean a lot if you could check it out :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d4rt7enewc

@timefliesaway999

PES LEGEND growing up is only something for boring peeps like u

@daddyputin1737

Yeah but still, don‘t forget Kygo‘s hard work

@ForYou-ub6uc

@@daddyputin1737overrated dj

@thomasquinn8886

I hope this is Zara’s year. She is so incredibly talented. No idea why she hasn’t blown up in the U.S. yet. She has so much to offer.

@stitchminibullterrier9830

thomas Quinn she’s boring. Nothing new.

@bellaamartinn

She blew up in like 2015/2016 but then went downhill popularity wise

@leoren9573

Yes she won't dance half naked or shake her butt and hence is under rated af !

@DivyanshJohari

Yeah her voice is really cool actually , but I don't know , maybe in a couple of years I guess ? ✌️

Btw I did a mashup of LIKE IT IS and IT AIN'T ME , and it'd mean a lot if you could check it out :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d4rt7enewc

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