Ms. Dynamite was born and raised in Archway, London, England, to a Scottish mother and a Jamaican father. She grew up listening to reggae and hip hop music. Though she wanted to become a schoolteacher or social worker, her biggest aspiration was to be a musician. She is the eldest of eleven siblings, one of whom is a grime artist known as Akala.
While working at the radio station RAW FM, Ms. Dynamite was discovered by Richard Forbes at a West End club. After working briefly with the garage act So Solid Crew, she released her debut album, A Little Deeper, in 2002, which won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for Album of the Year for 2002.
2001
I Like The Way
Ms. Dynamite Lyrics
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The one desire,
Believe when I say,
I want it that way...
But we are two worlds apart,
Can't reach to your heart,
When you say,
Tell me why,
Ain't nothing but a heartache!
Tell me why,
Ain't nothing but a mistake!
Tell me why,
I never want to hear you say...
I want it that way!
Am I your fire?
Your one desire?
Yes I know, it's too late,
But I want it that way!
Tell me why,
Ain't nothing but a heartache!
Tell me why,
Ain't nothing but a mistake!
Tell me why,
I never want to hear you say...
I want it that way!
Now I can see that we're falling apart,
From the way that it used to be, yeah
No matter the distance,
I want you to know,
That deep down inside of me...
You are my fire,
The one desire,
You are (you are, you are)
Don't want to hear you!
(Say!) Ain't nothing but a heartache!
Ain't nothing but a mistake!
(Don't want to hear you say!)
I never want to hear you say!
I want it that way...
Tell me why!
Ain't nothing but a heartache,
Tell me why!
Ain't nothing but a mistake,
Tell me why!
I never want to hear you say...
I want it that way,
'Cause I want it that way!
Ms. Dynamite's song "I Like The Way" is actually a cover of the well-known 90s boy band, Backstreet Boys' hit song "I Want It That Way". The lyrics begin by expressing strong feelings of love towards someone, using the metaphor of being a "fire" and a "desire" to highlight their intense passion. However, there is a sense of distance and disconnection as the two are "two worlds apart" and cannot reach each other's hearts.
The chorus then switches tone, expressing confusion and frustration - "Tell me why, ain't nothing but a heartache! Tell me why, ain't nothing but a mistake!" This hints at a potential unresolvable issue and the repeated phrase "I never want to hear you say...I want it that way" suggests a discomfort or resistance the singer feels towards their partner's desires.
The final verse acknowledges that the two are "falling apart" and highlights that distance does not lessen the intensity of the singer's feelings. The repeated phrase "You are my fire, the one desire" reinforces the earlier metaphor of fire and desire. The song ends with the singer stating clearly that they want things their way, despite the potential heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my fire,
You are the passion that drives me forward.
The one desire,
You are my main and only wish.
Believe when I say,
Trust me when I tell you.
I want it that way...
I desire it to be that way.
But we are two worlds apart,
We come from different backgrounds and experiences.
Can't reach to your heart,
I can't connect with you on an emotional level.
When you say,
In the moment when you express your thoughts.
I want it that way...
I desire it to be that way.
Tell me why,
Explain the reason to me.
Ain't nothing but a heartache!
It's only causing pain in my heart.
Tell me why,
Explain the reason to me.
Ain't nothing but a mistake!
It's only a bad decision.
Tell me why,
Explain the reason to me.
I never want to hear you say...
I don't want to hear you express the desire.
I want it that way!
To have it as you desired.
Am I your fire?
Am I the passion that drives you forward?
Your one desire?
Your main and only wish?
Yes I know, it's too late,
I understand it's past the point of change.
But I want it that way!
Despite this, I still desire it to be that way.
Now I can see that we're falling apart,
The relationship is deteriorating.
From the way that it used to be, yeah
Compared to the past, it's not the same.
No matter the distance,
Regardless of the physical separation.
I want you to know,
I want to express to you.
That deep down inside of me...
In my heart and soul.
Don't want to hear you!
I refuse to listen to you.
(Say!) Ain't nothing but a heartache!
It only causes me pain and heartache.
Ain't nothing but a mistake!
It's only a bad decision.
(Don't want to hear you say!)
I don't want to listen to you express the desire.
I never want to hear you say!
I don't want to hear you express the desire.
I want it that way...
I desire it to be that way.
Tell me why!
Explain the reason to me.
Ain't nothing but a heartache,
It only causes me pain and heartache.
Tell me why!
Explain the reason to me.
Ain't nothing but a mistake,
It's only a bad decision.
Tell me why!
Explain the reason to me.
I never want to hear you say...
I don't want to hear you express the desire.
I want it that way,
I desire it to be that way.
'Cause I want it that way!
Because I desire it to be that way.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andreas Mikael Carlsson, Martin Karl Sandberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Oscar Swain
Such beautifulness, so chill, thanks ms dynamite you boss ting
MrBaza87
Love this choooooon 💯❤️👍
David_Love
I was only 10 years old singing Keon’s verse. Good ol’ days
Andrew Francis
When I first heard this tune I knew I had to play play the person who I really really felt in love with and that would be our song where's can't express what this song means to me and my wife coming the beaney fellow and the lady villian not forgetting the Special K
STERLING 90
Still listening to this legend in 2021 who’s with me?!!! 😁😁
Klarice Mullings
Yes!
Steve Kibet
A fave, classic! Good ol memories in London
Chance St.Thomas
Album fave!
Brittany Julien
Ohh I love this too this day..
Dj Beyond
wow