For the past year, LÉON and Swedish producer, Agrin Rahmani, have been developing a strong body of work, the first taste of which we heard on "Tired Of Talking", her debut single. In 2018. In the buildup toward her debut album, LÉON scored another hit with it's rousing single, "You and I" the album, simply titled LÉON, appeared in March 2019, followed by tours of Europe and North America.
In October 2020, she returned with her sophomore album, "Apart". Recorded in Stockholm with longtime collaborator Martin Stilling, the album found LÉON continuing to build on her mellow, melodic pop sound. "Circles", her third full-length album, arrived in March 2022. Inluded on the album were the previously released singles, "Dancer, "Soaked, and "Wishful Thinking".
Like this like that
LÉON Lyrics
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It was the season of blue nights that never lasted
Was so easy to go there, get lost in your eyes
And now to see you, it shakes me
Breaks me a little inside
And I'd be lying to say you don't cross my mind
(From time to time, let myself go there, I)
Been turning corners in case you could pass me by
'Cause I don't want the small talk, know how you're doing now
Oh, oh, no, 'cause when you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back to
When you were mine in the dark
And when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart (heart)
A hit to the heart
I keep my eyes on the drink that is in my hand
Though you could cut through the tension
It's all in the air
And you see me, know I'm here
Just like thunder, coming over me
It's on my face
Oh, babe, I just can't see you go
Oh, oh, no
'Cause when you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back to
When you were mine in the dark
Yeah, when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart
A hit to the heart, a hit to the heart, a hit to the heart
I can't think clearly
And the music is playing so loud
Can't turn away now
When you're moving, you're moving like that
What does it matter if it hurts just a little?
Oh, don't be stupid now, just meet me in the middle
When you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
And when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart
A hit to the heart, ooh, a hit to the heart
When you movin' like, ah, a hit to the heart
Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ah
The lyrics to Leon's song "Like this like that" describe the powerful effect that a past lover still has on the singer. The first verse evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time when things were simpler, and the singer could lose themselves in their lover's eyes. The chorus then reveals the intensity of the emotions that still linger, as the singer is struck by desire and memories when their ex-lover looks a certain way. However, there is a hint of bitterness in the second verse, as the singer wonders if their ex has moved on with someone else and admits they don't want to engage in small talk. The final verse implores the ex to meet in the middle once again, but there's a sense of resignation that it may not lead to anything.
Overall, the song conveys the complex emotions that can arise after a relationship has ended, especially when the feelings are not mutual. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of holding onto residual feelings for an ex, even though it may not make sense or be healthy. It's a poignant reminder of the power that memories and lingering emotions can hold over us, long after a relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a rush of a fever that got me bad
Leon got completely smitten with someone suddenly and intensely
It was the season of blue nights that never lasted
Leon's infatuation occurred during a temporary and transient time in his life, probably when he was feeling sad
Was so easy to go there, get lost in your eyes
It was effortless for Leon to get lost in the eyes of the person he liked
And now to see you, it shakes me
Now that Leon sees the person again, it shakes him emotionally
Breaks me a little inside
Seeing the person again hurts Leon inside
And I'd be lying to say you don't cross my mind
Leon admits that the person still crosses his mind from time to time
(From time to time, let myself go there, I)
Despite trying to avoid thinking about the person, sometimes Leon lets himself go there
Wonder if there's somebody your heart desires now?
Leon is wondering if the person has found someone else they desire now
Been turning corners in case you could pass me by
Leon has been turning corners hoping to run into the person again
'Cause I don't want the small talk, know how you're doing now
Leon doesn't want to engage in small talk but is curious about how the person is doing now
Oh, oh, no, 'cause when you look like that
Leon gets taken aback and affected when seeing the person looking a certain way
It makes me wanna touch you
The way the person looks makes Leon want to touch them
And it takes me back to
The way the person looks brings Leon back to a past moment with them
When you were mine in the dark
The past moment was when they were together in the dark
Baby, it's a hit to the heart (heart)
Seeing the person again makes Leon feel an emotional impact
A hit to the heart
The emotional impact Leon feels resembles a hit to the heart
I keep my eyes on the drink that is in my hand
Leon focuses his attention on the drink he is holding instead of the person
Though you could cut through the tension, it's all in the air
Despite the tension in the air, the person could cut through it with their presence
And you see me, know I'm here
The person sees Leon and knows he is there
Just like thunder, coming over me
Seeing the person hit Leon like a sudden thunderstorm
It's on my face
Leon cannot hide the effect the person has on him as it shows on his face
Oh, babe, I just can't see you go
Leon doesn't want the person to leave his sight
Can't turn away now
Leon is unable to look away from the person
When you're moving, you're moving like that
The way the person moves affects Leon deeply
What does it matter if it hurts just a little?
Leon is willing to endure the pain if it means being with the person
Oh, don't be stupid now, just meet me in the middle
Leon pleads for the person to meet him halfway and not be unreasonable
And it takes me back to when you were mine in the dark
The way the person moves brings Leon back to the time when they were together in the dark
Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ah
Repetitive sounds that don't have a clear meaning
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lotta Louise Lindgren
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Catie
It was a rush of a fever that got me bad
It was the season of blue nights that never lasted
Was so easy to go there, get lost in your eyes
And now to see you, it shakes me
Breaks me a little inside
And I'd be lying to say, you don't cross my mind
(From time to time, let myself go there, I)
Wonder if there's somebody your heart desires now?
Been turning corners in case you could pass me by
'Cause I don't want the small talk, know how you're doing now
Uh, I notice when you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
And when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart (Heart)
A hit to the heart
I keep my eyes on the drink that is in my hand
Though you could cut through the tension
It's all in the air
And you see me, know I'm here
Just like thunder, coming over me
It's on my face
Babe I just can't see you go
Oh, oh, no
'Cause when you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
Yeah, when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart
A hit to the heart, a hit to the heart, a hit to the heart
I can't think clearly
And the music is playing so loud
Can't turn away now
When you're moving, you're moving like that
What does it matter if it hurts just a little?
Oh, don't be stupid now, just meet me in the middle
When you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
And when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart
A hit to the heart, oh, a hit to the heart
When you move like, a hit to the heart
Jen Clark
Absolutely love everything about this song! Have it on repeat tonight while I drink a beautiful red! Thank you so much for filling my heart with joy X
Catie
It was a rush of a fever that got me bad
It was the season of blue nights that never lasted
Was so easy to go there, get lost in your eyes
And now to see you, it shakes me
Breaks me a little inside
And I'd be lying to say, you don't cross my mind
(From time to time, let myself go there, I)
Wonder if there's somebody your heart desires now?
Been turning corners in case you could pass me by
'Cause I don't want the small talk, know how you're doing now
Uh, I notice when you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
And when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart (Heart)
A hit to the heart
I keep my eyes on the drink that is in my hand
Though you could cut through the tension
It's all in the air
And you see me, know I'm here
Just like thunder, coming over me
It's on my face
Babe I just can't see you go
Oh, oh, no
'Cause when you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
Yeah, when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart
A hit to the heart, a hit to the heart, a hit to the heart
I can't think clearly
And the music is playing so loud
Can't turn away now
When you're moving, you're moving like that
What does it matter if it hurts just a little?
Oh, don't be stupid now, just meet me in the middle
When you look like that
It makes me wanna touch you
And it takes me back
To when you were mine in the dark
And when you look like that
Baby, it's a hit to the heart
A hit to the heart, oh, a hit to the heart
When you move like, a hit to the heart
carolina ventura
Thanks for all the lyrics💕
A
thanks for writing the lyrics for all the songs!!!
Robert Carlos
My favourite song in the album
"When you look like that, ">>>
I love bits of your voice, and the 80s vibe you're reviving,,, your style is aesthetic>>>
Julie Scherbatsky
I love this 80's vibe 😍😍😍
Radio Creme Brulee
Fans of the 80s that tune into our global online radio broadcast love Leon. She has the ability to cross generations with her music. She is inherently youthful but has the voice of someone with a lot of life experience.
Mo Plaikoil
I LOVE YOU AND ALL YOUR SONGS ✨❤️ thank you so much, you don't know how much your songs help me live my life, they always made my day ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ndagire
We love you, Leon!! Thanks for the gift of quality music!
Belle Messier
I can't get enough of her voice so mature serene angelic yet powerful ...on a loop so so good!!!!!