Mike grew up in Fairless Hills, PA and graduated from the University of Del… Read Full Bio ↴Mike grew up in Fairless Hills, PA and graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2004. He's been a singer/songwriter/guitarist for 20 years. A former member of the band Discord, Mike blends reggae, ska, and dub styles, but still enjoys the smooth sounds of an acoustic guitar.

Biggest musical influences: Bradley Nowell, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, A Tribe Called Quest, The Beatles,

Tornado
Mike Pinto Lyrics

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Like a tornado coming thru you got every fool here runnin' for cover baby you don't need no other
What do I gotta say to be your brand new lover the whole truth or a couple white lies?
Should I talk about them new shoes or them pretty blue eyes?

I'm gonna put money where my mouth is I'm gonna make you hotter than the south is no doubt about it
100 degrees and the mercury is risin' every note I sing will bring you close to realizing
You and I should be more than just friends
I say now you and I should be more than just friends

And as I taste the sweat from your neck this old windows let’s just enough light to recognize
your silhouette
And I’m a say that I’m wanting you more and more punching every cover yours
Whats the words I’m looking for
Like that baby just like that
Like that I like it just like that
Oooohh
Like that I like it just like that

Yeaaah
Like that I like it just like that oh woe oooh woe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Pinto's song "Tornado" capture the intensity of the singer's feelings for a woman he desires. He compares his passion to a tornado, which is an incredibly destructive and powerful force of nature that can cause chaos and destruction in its path. He acknowledges that he's not the only one who is attracted to her, but assures her that she doesn't need anyone else because he's the one that can provide her with everything she needs. He's willing to tell her whatever she wants to hear, whether it's the truth or a few white lies. He mentions her physical appearance, her new shoes and pretty blue eyes in an attempt to win her over.

The next verse is heavily charged with sexual undertones. The singer describes his desire for her as he tastes the sweat on her neck in the dim lighting of their surroundings. He's unable to find the right words to express his feelings, but knows he wants her more and more every moment. He is willing to pursue her relentlessly, punching every cover to get to her. As the song progresses, it is clear that he wants to transition from being just friends to something more romantic and intimate.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a tornado coming thru you got every fool here runnin' for cover baby you don't need no other
You have the power to make everyone crazy and run away just like a tornado. You don’t need anyone else because everyone wants to be with you.

What do I gotta say to be your brand new lover the whole truth or a couple white lies?
I am willing to do anything to be your lover. Should I tell you the truth about everything or just say a few lies to impress you?

Should I talk about them new shoes or them pretty blue eyes?
Should I talk about materialistic things like shoes or your beautiful eyes to get your attention?

I'm gonna put money where my mouth is I'm gonna make you hotter than the south is no doubt about it
I am confident that I can make you feel attractive and wanted more than anyone in the southern states could.

100 degrees and the mercury is risin' every note I sing will bring you close to realizing
The temperature is really high, but my music will make you feel even hotter and make you realize our potential as a couple.

You and I should be more than just friends
I believe that we have the potential to be more than just friends.

I say now you and I should be more than just friends
I want to emphasize that we have the potential to be more than friends.

And as I taste the sweat from your neck this old windows let’s just enough light to recognize your silhouette
As I taste your sweat and embrace you, the dim light from the window allows me to recognize your silhouette.

And I’m a say that I’m wanting you more and more punching every cover yours Whats the words I’m looking for
I admit that I am increasingly attracted to you and I want to be with you. I am searching for the right words to express my feelings.

Like that baby just like that Like that I like it just like that Oooohh Like that I like it just like that Yeaaah Like that I like it just like that oh woe oooh woe
I like it when you respond positively to my advances and I want it to continue. Repeating the phrase 'like that' emphasizes my desire for us to be together.

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