A native of Los Angeles, California's San Pedro community, Miguel Jontel Pimentel was involved at the age of 16 with the production company Drop Squad. Three years later, he was offered a slot in Fatty Koo, and appeared on the R&B group's BET reality show, but he turned the position down and eventually signed a solo deal with distribution from major-label Universal. In 2005, "Getcha Hands Up!" was issued as a promotional solo single, and its accompanying video -- showcasing Miguel's dancing skills -- aired on BET. An album, Young & Free, was planned for release, but it was never issued. By that point, Miguel was becoming increasingly known in the underground through his collaborative work with Blu, Exile, and Daz-I-Kue.
Miguel signed a solo deal with Jive in 2007 and continued to work with underground and major-label artists. By the end of the decade, he placed songs on albums by Musiq Soulchild and Asher Roth. He experienced major growth during 2010. Jaheim's "Finding My Way Back," a song he co-wrote, reached number 12 on Billboard's R&B/hip-hop hit (and was subsequently nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Song). Miguel also co-wrote a pair of the Jam & Lewis-produced songs that appeared on Usher's Raymond v. Raymond, which topped the Billboard 200 just before Miguel made his proper solo debut with the atmospheric hip-hop soul of "All I Want Is You," a Top Ten R&B/hip-hop hit. The parent album, All I Want Is You, followed that November and reached the Top Ten of the R&B/hip-hop albums chart, as well as the Top 40 of the Billboard 200, boosted by "Sure Thing" (number one R&B, number 36 Billboard 200) and "Quickie" (number three R&B). Once Wale's Miguel-assisted Top 40 pop hit "Lotus Flower Bomb" was well on its way to platinum certification, Miguel resumed his solo output in early 2012 with a trilogy of three-song EPs dubbed Art Dealer Chic.
The intermediate releases led to Kaleidoscope Dream, which entered the R&B/hip-hop chart at number one and crossed into the Billboard 200 Top Five in October 2012. The RCA-issued full-length was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Urban Contemporary Album, while "Adorn," Miguel's second number one R&B/hip-hop single, was nominated for three awards and won for Best R&B Song. The following year, the album's "How Many Drinks?" was nominated as well. Stardom notwithstanding, Miguel remained available for outside work. "#Beautiful," a collaboration with Mariah Carey, was issued in May 2013 and went platinum. Miguel also devoted time between albums to sessions for J. Cole, Janelle Monáe, Big Sean, Jessie Ware, A$AP Rocky (the gold "Everyday"), Mac Miller (the platinum "Weekend"), and Hudson Mohawke.
Miguel's third album, Wildheart, was released in June 2015. Like his previous full-length, it debuted within the Top Five of the Billboard 200, reaching number two and landing in the same spot on the R&B/hip-hop chart. Less melodic than what preceded it, Wildheart emphasized sensual slow jams and was acknowledged with a Grammy nomination in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category. Another round of collaborations, including a duet with Dua Lipa, and singles highlighted by "2 Lovin U" (produced by DJ Premier) and the platinum-certified "Sky Walker" (featuring Travis Scott), preceded the December 2017 release of the urgent War & Leisure. Another R&B/hip-hop chart topper, it also entered the Billboard 200 at number nine. Miguel continued his extracurricular activity through 2018 with Kygo's "Remind Me to Forget" among his most commercially successful featured appearances. His next solo release was the Spanish-language EP Te Lo Dije, which peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart in 2019. Also that year, Alicia Keys' Miguel-assisted "Show Me Love" began its ascent to gold status.
A mix of smaller-scale solo output and featured appearances followed during the first few years of the 2020s. Early in the decade, Miguel was featured on tracks such as Jhené Aiko's platinum "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)." The Art Dealer Chic series of EPs resumed in 2021 with a fourth volume containing the grinding "Funeral." After he was featured on Diplo's "Don't Forget My Love," Miguel saw "Sure Thing" become more popular than ever in 2023 -- thanks to TikTok -- and a re-release of the single consequently reached number 14 on the Hot 100, thereby surpassing "Adorn" as his highest-charting pop single. The singer responded that April with the smoldering slow jam "Give It to Me." ~ Andy Kellman & David Jeffries
Girls Like You
Miguel Lyrics
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Remind me that I'm lonely
Yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
Someone (someone, someone)
Anyone to listen
I feel like I'm missing the real thing
Tell me where I go
Girl I got a few
I can always call when I'm ready
But I feel like I'm wasting my time
Yeah
'Cause my heart beats are empty
So once in awhile
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I Declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
I don't wanna think,
I just wanna drink
Cause I'm overcomed by this notion
To no avail,
Baby can't you tell
But you got a hole in your heart
I probably would dismiss it
The truth is that I miss it for real
Hook ups are cool
Till I see a girl like you
'Cause my heart beats are empty
So once in awhile (I remember)
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
Beautiful girls
Intelligent girls
Collate girls
I hate ya
(Yeah I hate ya)
Nah the truth is I want ya
And I need ya
What's the very best way to reach ya
I beseech ya?
'Cause I'm looking for something real
'Cause my heart beats are empty
So once in awhile (I remember)
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
In Miguel's song "Girls Like You," the artist sings about how being around certain types of women only reminds him of his loneliness, rather than filling the void. He mentions playing Connect Four and having someone to listen to him talk, which suggests he desires a real, meaningful connection. However, he also admits to only wanting to drink and not think to distract himself from the feeling of being incomplete. He goes on to say that while he may be able to casually hook up with other women, encounters with girls like the one he's singing about only remind him how empty he feels inside. Despite expressing a hatred for this type of girl, he knows deep down that he wants and needs that genuine connection.
With this song, Miguel showcases his introspective side, delving into the complexities of loneliness and the yearning for human connection. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced feelings of loneliness, longing, or the inability to connect with others on a deeper level. The song creates a sense of vulnerability and honesty, drawing listeners into the artist's innermost thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls like you
Girls with certain qualities or characteristics
Remind me that I'm lonely
Make me feel more aware of my loneliness
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Remind me that I'm lonely
Make me feel more aware of my loneliness
No one to play Connect Four with me
No one to play a game with me
I declare war with me
I fight myself
Knock out the snore
Stop myself from snoring
From rolling around in my bed
Moving around in bed uncomfortably
Someone (someone, someone)
An unspecified person
Anyone to listen
Someone to hear me out
I feel like I'm missing the real thing
I feel like I'm missing out on something genuine
Tell me where I go
Give me guidance or direction
Girl I got a few
I have a few potential partners
I can always call when I'm ready
I can reach out to them whenever I want
But I feel like I'm wasting my time
But I feel like it's all a waste of time
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
'Cause my heart beats are empty
My heart feels incomplete or unsatisfied
So once in awhile
Occasionally
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Girls like you make me more aware of my loneliness
Remind me that I'm lonely
Make me feel more aware of my loneliness
No one to play Connect Four with me
No one to play a game with me
I Declare war with me
I fight myself
Knock out the snore
Stop myself from snoring
From rolling around in my bed
Moving around in bed uncomfortably
I don't wanna think,
I don't want to have to think too much
I just wanna drink
I just want to drink alcohol
Cause I'm overcomed by this notion
Because I'm overwhelmed by this idea
To no avail,
Without success or benefit
Baby can't you tell
Can't you see or understand
But you got a hole in your heart
You have an emotional void
I probably would dismiss it
I would likely ignore or reject it
The truth is that I miss it for real
The truth is that I really miss it
Hook ups are cool
Casual sexual encounters are acceptable
Till I see a girl like you
Until I see someone like you
'Cause my heart beats are empty
My heart feels incomplete or unsatisfied
So once in awhile (I remember)
Occasionally, I remember
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Girls like you make me more aware of my loneliness
Remind me that I'm lonely
Make me feel more aware of my loneliness
No one to play Connect Four with me
No one to play a game with me
I declare war with me
I fight myself
Knock out the snore
Stop myself from snoring
From rolling around in my bed
Moving around in bed uncomfortably
Beautiful girls
Attractive girls
Intelligent girls
Smart girls
Collate girls
Girls with similar interests or personalities
I hate ya
I don't like you
(Yeah I hate ya)
Expressing confirmation of dislike
Nah the truth is I want ya
Actually, the truth is that I want you
And I need ya
And I really need you
What's the very best way to reach ya
What's the most effective way to contact you
I beseech ya?
Can I ask or beg of you
'Cause I'm looking for something real
Because I want something genuine or authentic
'Cause my heart beats are empty
My heart feels incomplete or unsatisfied
So once in awhile (I remember)
Occasionally, I remember
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Girls like you make me more aware of my loneliness
Remind me that I'm lonely
Make me feel more aware of my loneliness
No one to play Connect Four with me
No one to play a game with me
I declare war with me
I fight myself
Knock out the snore
Stop myself from snoring
From rolling around in my bed
Moving around in bed uncomfortably
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN WARFIELD, MAC ROBINSON, MIGUEL PIMENTEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Girls like you
Remind me that I'm lonely
Yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
Someone (someone, someone)
Anyone to listen
I feel like I'm missing the real thing
Tell me where I go
Girl I got a few
I can always call when I'm ready
But I feel like I'm wasting my time
Yeah
'Cause my heart beats are empty
So once in awhile
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I Declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
I don't wanna think,
I just wanna drink
Cause I'm overcomed by this notion
To no avail,
Baby can't you tell
But you got a hole in your heart
I probably would dismiss it
The truth is that I miss it for real
Hook ups are cool
Till I see a girl like you
'Cause my heart beats are empty
So once in awhile (I remember)
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
Beautiful girls
Intelligent girls
Collate girls
I hate ya
(Yeah I hate ya)
Nah the truth is I want ya
And I need ya
What's the very best way to reach ya
I beseech ya?
'Cause I'm looking for something real
'Cause my heart beats are empty
So once in awhile (I remember)
Girls like you remind me that I'm lonely, yeah
Remind me that I'm lonely
No one to play Connect Four with me
I declare war with me
Knock out the snore
From rolling around in my bed
Antonio Luna
He’s not underrated .. it’s just that Miguel music is only for the Elite .
thelovliestbrown
Lol I like that.✅
Gypsy
Well said!
YOUNG TEE
💯🔥🔥
lovely kiyah
Right 🤣🤣🤣💀
MoneyManMar
He gets it
Kendra Gillett
I love how he builds women up rather than tearing them down like most singers. He doesn't degrade them. And yet he's still sexy.
Jedno Florestal
+1
Raul Sosa
+1
Lonnie White
+kendra Gillett that is what made me a fan of him at first. r and b now a days is terrible. you used to be able to pay it in the background while you make love. ..not anymore. but yeah he reminds of how r and b supposed to feel.