Like That
NIC NIM Lyrics
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Nearly had a heart attack
As he watched me start to dance
Seems like every man's like that
Got you wrapped my finger
And there's no where else to go
They say aren't you that singer
Won't you let me take you home
And it sounds like that... (do do do)
Lady under bright lights
Bout to get some frostbite
Purple coloured eyesight
They're all talking bout me
Screaming isn't she the coolest
They sure think that I am clueless
Saw what you slipped into my drink
Baby why'd they do that, when'd you get so ruthless
And it sounds like that... (do do do)
They could never be my baby
They could never hold my hand
You're the only one who can
You are scared that I'm too famous
And I will want another man
I promise you that I never can
And it sounds like that
Why they always sound like that
Like doo doo doo doo
Why they always sound like that
And it sounds like...
(Do do do)
In NIC NIM's song "Like That," the lyrics describe the power dynamic between the singer and the men she encounters. The first verse speaks of the devil being surprised to see her begin to dance and captivate the men's attention. She taunts them by saying they are all the same and easily manipulated by her. The chorus emphasizes the hypnotic effect she has on people, as it "sounds like that." In the second verse, she describes being the center of attention and having people talk about her. She comments on their perception of her being "clueless" and the realization that someone has spiked her drink. There is also a reference to someone being ruthless, which suggests the danger of the industry she is in. The final verse seems to be directed at someone specific, someone who is intimidated by her success and afraid she might stray. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing that this pattern is consistent with men and their behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
The devil dressed in black
The temptation of my desires or my inner fears dressed in that which can harm me the most.
Nearly had a heart attack
The immense level of excitement and enthusiasm that was generated by the experience.
As he watched me start to dance
The manner in which I expressed myself and let loose was observed and scrutinized by the devil.
Seems like every man's like that
The way people have a tendency to think, act or react in similar ways in particular situations.
Got you wrapped my finger
I have complete control over the thoughts and actions of someone else.
And there's no where else to go
There is no other alternative or solution being presented.
They say aren't you that singer
People are recognizing me as an artist in the public eye.
Won't you let me take you home
A proposition made to me in order to satisfy their desire.
Lady under bright lights
Describing the scene that I am currently experiencing and my position within it.
Bout to get some frostbite
The high level of coldness or aggression that is coming at me from others.
Purple coloured eyesight
How my vision is distorted or coloured by my emotions and perceptions.
They're all talking bout me
The attention and spotlight is entirely on me at this moment.
Screaming isn't she the coolest
People are praising and admiring me for my perceived coolness.
They sure think that I am clueless
People are assuming certain things about my nature, intelligence or understanding.
Saw what you slipped into my drink
Someone tried to poison or influence me in a harmful manner.
Baby why'd they do that, when'd you get so ruthless
Expressing confusion, hurt and disbelief that someone would try to harm me in that way.
They could never be my baby
No one else can replace my true love.
They could never hold my hand
No one else can provide the same level of comfort and support as my true love.
You're the only one who can
My true love is the only one who can provide me with that level of emotional connection.
You are scared that I'm too famous
There is a fear that my level of fame will create distance or separation between us.
And I will want another man
There is a fear that I will replace my true love with someone else.
I promise you that I never can
I reassure my true love that nothing in the world could ever make me betray them.
Why they always sound like that
Expressing confusion and frustration about why people always act or say certain things in particular ways.
Like doo doo doo doo
A vocalization of the frustration and lack of understanding surrounding these actions.
And it sounds like...
The chorus indicates that these actions and behaviors are pervasive and deeply ingrained in people's mindsets.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nicole Nimroody
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you'rewelcome
on Silver
I wear a wine dress
You got your eyes on my curls
And if you want this
Then you should talk to your girl
And if we're honest
It feels a little absurd
I've got a light coat
I've got a lighter as well
You've got these silver fingers
That lead me to your hotel
And if you want this
Well you can get it yourself
There's glitter on your fingers
And every time you're with her
You're thinking about my figure
And now you're coming closer
And babe I hardly know you
But everything is silver
Everything is silver with you
My room's a sure mess
I feel your fingers running
Along the mattress
I feel the preachers coming
And you would acquiesce to anything I wanted
You always talk about
The taste of my marble floors
And you go on about the cedar that you adore
But you've been going out
Instead of asking for more
There's glitter on your fingers
And every time you're with her
You're thinking about my figure
And now you're coming closer
And babe I hardly know you
But everything is silver
Everything is silver with you
There's glitter on your fingers
And every time you're with her
You're thinking about my figure
And now you're coming closer
And babe I hardly know you
But everything is silver
Everything is silver
Everything is silver
There's glitter on your fingers
And every time you're with her
You're thinking about my figure
And now you're coming closer
And babe I hardly know you
But everything is silver