Do you like it
Puff Daddy Feat. Jay-Z Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh (yo)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
I need a thug that'll have my back (my back)
Do-rag, Nike Airs to match (to match)
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
That's how I like it, baby
Where my thugs at?
White T-Shirt, I love that
Timberland boots, you does that, it's a fact
That's how I like it, baby
The way you walk (walk)
The way you talk (talk)
The way you dress (dress)
The way you smile
I like the way you are (are)
The way you ain't (ain't)
I like your honesty, integrity
It levels me, so please don't ever change
That's how you like it, huh (no, no, no)
That's how you like it, huh (no)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh
That's how you like it, huh (hey)
That's how you like it, huh (yeah)
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (you know that we)
That's how you like it, huh (should try to be)
That's how you like it, huh
All I want is how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (yeah)
That's how you like it, huh (mmm)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
I like the way you brush your hair
I like the stylish clothes you wear
It's just the real things you do
That's why I wanna stick with you
Where my girls at?
Let them know we love that
Sexy way they does that (you did that)
That's how I like it, baby
I hope you like my style (style)
The way I dress (dress)
The way I flirt (flirt)
Say yes
I hope you like my mind (mind)
The things I say (say)
If I'm with you, then I'm with only you
My loyalty will never, ever change
That's how you like it, huh (hey, yeah)
That's how you like it, huh (I like it baby yeah)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (don't change)
That's how you like it, huh (stay the same)
That's how you like it, huh
You accepted how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to do)
That's how you like it, huh (you know what to say)
That's how you like it, huh (to make me feel this way)
I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (I like it)
That's how you like it, huh (I love it)
That's how you like it, huh (I really, really like it)
That's how I like it, baby
I know you've heard I'm a gangsta
They say, "stay away from them gangstas"
"They never change up, or pull they pants up"
Well, baby girl, put ya foot down
Don't let'em push you around, you know what you like
Baby thug, you know wrong from right
You done felt grown before
This can't be what it feel like
And they don't really know what you feel like for instance
They don't know the difference between real life
And the music videos and the raggedy magazines
They have it badder than he seems
All they see is my baggy jeans, my attitude
I ain't mad at you, it's just my Clyde
The way I wear my hat to the side (woo, woo)
The way I lean real low when I ride
That's why my minds, they like my walk (my walk)
My accent from New York
My way of thinkin' is slightly off
They like the way he floss
Leave the block on a bike, he come back in a Porsche
But of course
Most of all, they like my honesty, integrity, my loyalty
Young Hova and the letter B
How you like that, huh?
That's how you like it, huh (ooh, I like it baby)
That's how you like it, huh (I like it baby)
That's how you like it, huh (I like it baby)
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (you know)
That's how you like it, huh (what I like)
That's how you like it, huh (that is why)
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (that's how I)
That's how you like it, huh (like it, yeah)
That's how you like it, huh
That's how I like it, baby
That's how you like it, huh (how I like it, baby)
That's how you like it, huh (how I like it, baby)
That's how you like it, huh (how I like it, baby)
That's how I like it, baby
The lyrics of Puff Daddy Feat. Jay-Z's song Do You Like It is about a woman's desire for a thug who will have her back, someone who wears do-rags, Nike Airs to match, and Timberland boots. The woman likes the authenticity and realness of her thug man, that's how she likes it. The lyrics also express her liking of the way he walks, talks, dress, and smiles. She appreciates his honesty, integrity, loyalty, and hopes he will never change. On the other hand, the song gives insight into the life of the rapper as he mentions his hat's peculiar way of wearing and how people like his honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
The lyrics "That's how you like it, huh" is a repetition that is used throughout the song to emphasize the woman's desire for an authentic thug, paired with Jay Z's rap and Puff Daddy's chorus informing the audience of how to properly treat and approach the thug lifestyle.
Overall the song repeats itself, but with Jay Z's rapping ability and Puff Daddy's catchy chorus, they create a song that empowers a lifestyle and an understanding of the thug culture.
Line by Line Meaning
That's how you like it, huh
This is the kind of thing that you enjoy and find appealing
That's how I like it, baby
This is the kind of thing that I enjoy and find appealing
Yo, I need a thug that'll have my back (my back)
I am looking for a tough, streetwise person who will support and protect me
Do-rag, Nike Airs to match (to match)
I like the way you coordinate your headscarf and shoes
Ain't nothin' wrong with that
There's nothing incorrect or inferior about the way you dress
Where my thugs at?
Who among you fits the description of a streetwise protector that I am seeking?
White T-Shirt, I love that
I appreciate the simplicity and classic look of a plain white t-shirt
Timberland boots, you does that, it's a fact
You wear Timberland brand boots very well
The way you walk (walk)
I find your manner of walking stylish or captivating
The way you talk (talk)
I find the way you speak charming or interesting
The way you dress (dress)
I find your clothing choices appealing or attractive
The way you smile
I find your smile pleasant or attractive
I like the way you are (are)
I appreciate your personality and character traits
The way you ain't (ain't)
I appreciate your honesty and willingness to be yourself
I like your honesty, integrity
I appreciate your truthful and principled behavior
It levels me, so please don't ever change
It puts me at ease or gives me a sense of stability, and I hope you never alter who you are
No, no, no, that's how you like it, huh
I am reaffirming that this is the kind of thing that you enjoy and find appealing
Hey, yeah, that's how you like it, huh
I am reminding you that this is the kind of thing that you enjoy and find appealing
You know that we should try to be
We should attempt to become better or improve ourselves
All I want is how I like it, baby
I desire something that fits my specific preferences
Mmm, I like the way you brush your hair
I appreciate the way you groom yourself
I like the stylish clothes you wear
I find your clothing choices fashionable or trendy
It's just the real things you do
I appreciate your authentic or genuine behavior
That's why I wanna stick with you
Your actions and behaviors make me want to stay close to you
Where my girls at?
Who among you women fits the criteria that I am seeking?
Let them know we love that
Encourage others to embrace and appreciate these attributes or behaviors
Sexy way they does that (you did that)
I find the way you carry out a particular behavior or action to be sexually attractive
I hope you like my style (style)
I hope you enjoy the way I dress or present myself
The way I flirt (flirt)
I hope you find my romantic or playful gestures desirable
Say yes
Please indicate if you feel the same way or are interested in me
I hope you like my mind (mind)
I hope you appreciate my intelligence or intellectual capacity
The things I say (say)
I hope you enjoy the way I communicate or express myself
If I'm with you, then I'm with only you
If we enter into a relationship, I will remain committed and exclusive to you
My loyalty will never, ever change
I will always remain faithful and devoted to you
Stay the same
I hope that you do not change who you are or your behaviors
You accepted how I like it, baby
You have acknowledged and embraced the kind of thing that I enjoy and find appealing
You know what to do
You are aware of how to fulfill my desires or needs
You know what to say
You are knowledgeable about what to express or communicate to me
To make me feel this way
Your words or actions have elicited strong positive emotions within me
I like it
I enjoy or find it appealing
I love it
I have strong feelings of affection or adoration for it
I really, really like it
I am very fond of it or feel strongly positive about it
I know you've heard I'm a gangsta
You have likely been told that I am a tough or streetwise person
They say, 'stay away from them gangstas'
People advise others to avoid interacting with individuals like me
'They never change up, or pull they pants up'
Negative stereotypes or generalizations are often associated with people like me
Well, baby girl, put ya foot down
However, I encourage you to assert yourself and make your own decisions
Don't let'em push you around, you know what you like
Do not allow others to manipulate or control you; trust your own preferences
Baby thug, you know wrong from right
Despite my tough exterior, I believe that you possess the ability to discern right from wrong
You done felt grown before
You have likely experienced situations or made decisions that have required you to act maturely or responsibly
This can't be what it feel like
However, you may be uncertain if this is the right path or lifestyle for you
And they don't really know what you feel like for instance
Others may not truly understand or empathize with your perspective or experiences
They don't know the difference between real life
They may conflate real experiences with entertainment or media portrayals
And the music videos and the raggedy magazines
People may form opinions or make judgments based on superficial or unreliable sources of information
They have it badder than he seems
Their circumstances or struggles may be more difficult or complex than they appear
All they see is my baggy jeans, my attitude
Others may form opinions or impressions based solely on my clothing style or behavior
I ain't mad at you, it's just my Clyde
I do not blame you for misunderstanding me, it is simply a result of my personality or situation
The way I wear my hat to the side (woo, woo)
I wear my hat in a specific manner for style or identification purposes
The way I lean real low when I ride
I adopt a particular posture or attitude when driving
That's why my minds, they like my walk (my walk)
My manner of walking conveys a certain confidence or toughness that appeals to others
My accent from New York
My speech patterns or dialect indicate that I come from New York City
My way of thinkin' is slightly off
My thought processes or decision-making style may not align with mainstream norms or expectations
They like the way he floss
Others admire the way I display or show off my wealth or status
Leave the block on a bike, he come back in a Porsche
I am capable of making significant financial gains or advancements
But of course
Naturally, this is the case
Most of all, they like my honesty, integrity, my loyalty
Despite the negative stereotypes associated with people like me, others appreciate my truthful and principled behavior
Young Hova and the letter B
Jay-Z and Beyoncé, two hip-hop artists, are prominent and successful individuals who are also associated with this lifestyle
How you like that, huh?
What do you think of that? Do you approve or find it appealing?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Etterlene Jordan, Eldra Debarge, William Debarge, Shawn Carter, Beyonce Knowles, Delroy Andrews, Brian Bridgeman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind