I like It
Pete Lyrics


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Wow, am I feeling good, man?
Let me say this now

Here and now let's get this straight
Boogaloo, baby, I made it great
Because I gave it the Latin beat
You know, child, I'm kind of hard to beat
Just commence your feet to skate
Pick up your arms and make 'em shake
Baby if you think you're shy
Do me a favor, honey, go some place and hide

Yeah, baby
I like it like that
You gotta believe me when I tell you
I said, "I like it like that"
A boogaloo, I made it great
I like it like that
I like it like that
I said, "I like it like that"
And I want it like that
I like it like that
I've got the soul, I've got the feeling
I said, "I like it like that"
I've got the soul, baby, look at me
I like it like that
Yeah, baby
I said, "I like it like that"
I like it like that
I like it like that

Stomp your feet if you think I'm neat
Clap your hands if you want some more
Stomp your feet if you think I'm neat
Clap your hands if you want some more

I like it like that
Yeah, baby
I said, "I like it like that"
I like it like that
I like it like that
And I want it like that
I said, "I like it like that"
Give it to me, do it to me, give it to me
I like it like that
Yeah, baby
I said, "I like it like that"
I've got the soul, I've got the feeling
I like it like that
I've got the soul, baby, look at me
I said, "I like it like that"
Yeah, baby
I like it like

Stomp your feet if you think I'm neat
Clap your hands if you want some more
Stomp your feet if you think I'm neat
Clap your hands if you want some more

I've said it once, and I'll say it again
Boogaloo my man

Yeah, hold on
You're looking good, now
Let me feel your soul
Listen to me, don't be shy
Join the party
Say like I say
Like this, si
You're ready now? (Yeah)
OK

I like it, I like it, I like it like that
I like it, I like it, I like it like that
I like it, I like it, I like it like that
I like it, I like it, I like it like that
I like it, I like it, I like it like that

I like it like that
Yeah, baby
I said, "I like it like that"
Before I go, I wanna say
I like it like that
The boogaloo, I made it great




I said, "I like it like that"
Yeah, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "I Like It Like That" by Pete Rodriguez is an upbeat dance track infused with Latin rhythms. The lyrics are full of energy, encouraging listeners to dance and let loose. In the lyrics, Rodriguez boasts about his musical style, emphasizing how the Latin beat has made his music stand out. He also encourages others to join in the fun and dance along with him. The refrain, "I like it like that," repeats throughout the song and serves as a call to action for the listener to embrace the moment and enjoy themselves.


The lyrics of "I Like It Like That" are a classic example of the Latin boogaloo genre, which blended R&B and soul music with Latin rhythms in the 1960s. The genre was created by Latin American and African American musicians in New York City and quickly became popular in the Latin American community. The lyrics celebrate the vibrant culture and dance scene of that community and encourage others to join in the fun. The repetitive refrain of "I like it like that" becomes a chant that unites the audience and creates a sense of communal celebration.


Overall, "I Like It Like That" is a lively, fun track that celebrates the joy of dance and Latin American culture. Its lyrics are simple but effective, using repetition to create a catchy, memorable tune that inspires listeners to get up and move.


Line by Line Meaning

Wow, am I feeling good, man?
I am feeling incredibly well at this moment


Here and now let's get this straight
Let's clarify something at this moment


Boogaloo, baby, I made it great
The type of music I created, known as Boogaloo, became great due to my contribution


Because I gave it the Latin beat
My addition of the Latin beat to Boogaloo helped make it great


You know, child, I'm kind of hard to beat
I am quite difficult to surpass in talent, skill or ability


Just commence your feet to skate
Start dancing, moving or grooving with your feet


Pick up your arms and make 'em shake
Move your arms in a rhythmic, shaking manner


Baby if you think you're shy
If you feel self-conscious or hesitant


Do me a favor, honey, go some place and hide
Please remove yourself from this situation if you cannot participate comfortably


Yeah, baby
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement


I like it like that
I really enjoy this particular thing or situation


You gotta believe me when I tell you
You should trust and have faith in what I am saying


A boogaloo, I made it great
I am responsible for the greatness of Boogaloo


And I want it like that
I hope this particular thing or situation continues in this manner


I've got the soul, I've got the feeling
I possess a deep emotional connection and resonance with this experience


Stomp your feet if you think I'm neat
If you really like me and appreciate what I'm doing, show it by stomping your feet


Clap your hands if you want some more
If you want more of this experience, express it by clapping your hands


Give it to me, do it to me, give it to me
Keep providing me with this experience or thing, I really enjoy it


Before I go, I wanna say
Before I leave or end this interaction, I want to express something


The boogaloo, I made it great
I am the reason for the success and greatness of Boogaloo




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tony Pabon, Manny Rodriguez

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Comments from YouTube:

@rodolfoviloria6211

Ha fallecido Pete Rodrigez en su natal New York. QEPD. Varias generaciones oyeron y bailaron esta Maravilla. Un grande de Latinoamérica! RIP. From Ccs Venezuela

@JoseRamirez-ep1my

Paz en su tumba y desde allá le admiramoa😮

@RuthBonilla-hd1bs

This is not just a Classic song ,this is part of the history and culture🇵🇷🇵🇷💯 of Puerto Ricans born and raised in N.Y.C. back in the 40's, 50's and 60's

@sistersuetube

Its the best!

@TestTest-ud1cv

No its not

@theodoratsaklioth5130

000⁰

@Gia-mg5nx

The Afro Latinos you mean. Who created bachata, salsa and everything these bland Mestizos and Amerindians claim as their ow

@Houseforlife

I remember yess

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@AlbertoLizarazo-yl4ix

El Rey vive con ésta la mejor salsa de la historia. Pete descanse en paz.

@AlbertoLizarazo-yl4ix

El boogaloo y la salsa nacieron en New York bajo la batuta latina y el mejor de todos seguirá siendo Pete. Descanse en paz.

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