What I Like About You
Michael Morales Lyrics

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What I like about you
Romantics

hey, uh huh huh
hey, uh huh huh

what I like about you, you hold me tight
tell me I'm the only one, want to' come over tonight, yea

== 1: ==
you're whispering in my ear
tell me all the things that I want to' to hear, 'cause that's true
that's what I like
that's what I like

what I like about you, you really know how to dance
when you go up, down, jump around, think about true romance, yea

== 1 == (with "that's what I like about you")

that's what I like about you
that's what I like about you

wahh!

== Guitar ==

hey!

== Harmonica solo ==

what I like about you, you keep me warm at night
never want to' let you go, know you make me feel alright, yea

== 1 == (with "that's what I like about you")

that's what I like about you
that's what I like about you
that's what I like about you (whispered)
that's what I like about you
that's what I like about you
that's what I like about you

hey, uh huh huh, hey hey hey

hey, uh huh huh, brrr
hey, uh huh huh, hey

Overall Meaning

The song "What I Like About You" by Michael Morales is a classic love song that celebrates the positive attributes and romantic gestures of the singer's partner. The first verse talks about how the person holding the singer tight and only wanting to be with them tonight is what they like. The second verse praises the partner's dance moves and the way they embody "true romance." The third verse mentions how the partner keeps the singer warm at night, never wanting to let go, and bringing comfort to their life. The chorus repeats the phrase "that's what I like about you" as an affirmation of the singer's love and appreciation for their significant other.

Line by Line Meaning

What I like about you
The characteristics that attract me to you

hey, uh huh huh
An expression of joy and excitement

you hold me tight
You show affection by embracing me tightly

tell me I'm the only one, want to' come over tonight, yea
You express your desire to spend time with me and make me feel special

you really know how to dance
You have impressive dance skills that make me admire you

when you go up, down, jump around, think about true romance, yea
Your freestyle dance moves are playful and romantic

you keep me warm at night
You provide physical and emotional comfort when we sleep together

never want to' let you go, know you make me feel alright, yea
You reassure me that you are good for me and I do not want to lose you

wahh!
A vocal expression of excitement

hey!
An expression of excitement and encouragement

hey, uh huh huh, hey hey hey
A repetition of the joyful and enthusiastic expression