Like You Do
R.E.O. Speedwagon Lyrics
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Before they sit down to the table
And I've seen women who look to the sky
Screamin' Lord I believe in the Bible
And I've seen hookers dancin' through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Well I've seen couples holdin' hands
With that glazy look in their eyes
And I've seen lovers rollin' round in bed
Screamin' as if they're gonna die
And I've seen lovers holdin' hands
And then laughin' when their back is turned
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Woah, like you do
Well I've seen women who cross their legs
Before they sit down to the table
And I've seen women who look to the sky
Screamin' Lord I Believe in the Bible
And I've seen hookers dancin' through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
No I've never seen a woman
Who can make me feel
Like you do
The lyrics to R.E.O. Speedwagon's song 'Like You Do' depict the singer's admiration for a particular woman who is like no other he has ever seen. The lyrics highlight how he has come across various women who exhibit certain behaviors or characteristics in different situations, but none of them have ever made him feel the way this particular woman does. The song firstly talks about women who cross their legs before sitting down to eat, and those who proclaim their strong faith in the Bible, then goes on to talk about hookers with their heads held high as they dance through Times Square. However, despite all of this, it is the woman that the singer is addressing, who makes him feel a way that he has never felt before.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about couples holding hands, the passion shared between lovers, as well as the actions of those that are in love. While he has seen all of this, he still claims that the woman he is talking about is unlike anyone else he has come across. Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the differences between the woman the singer admires and others that he has come across. It is evident that this woman is unique in a way that the artist cannot describe, but he is in awe of her.
The lyrics to 'Like You Do' are a celebration of that one person, who can change someone's perspective on love or make them feel special. The song highlights that everyone has their quirks or behaviors that make them unique, but it is the connection that people have with one another that truly makes them special.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've seen women who cross their legs
Before they sit down to the table
I have observed women who display etiquette by crossing their legs before sitting at a table
And I've seen women who look to the sky
Screamin' Lord I believe in the Bible
I have witnessed women express their faith in a higher power, loudly professing their belief in the Bible
And I've seen hookers dancin' through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
I’ve seen sex workers strut confidently through Times Square, their heads lifted and held high
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Woah, like you do
Despite all these different women that I have observed, I have never encountered anyone who elicits the array of emotions that you do
Well I've seen couples holdin' hands
With that glazy look in their eyes
I’ve observed couples in the grip of intense passion, holding hands with a distant, glazed expression on their faces
And I've seen lovers rollin' round in bed
Screamin' as if they're gonna die
I have seen lovers in the throes of ecstasy, writhing in bed and screaming as if possessed
And I've seen lovers holdin' hands
And then laughin' when their back is turned
I have seen couples holding hands one moment, and then breaking into laughter as soon as they turn away from each other
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Woah, like you do
However, even amidst all these displays of affection and passion, I have never before encountered a woman who makes me feel the way that you do
Well I've seen women who cross their legs
Before they sit down to the table
I have observed women who display etiquette by crossing their legs before sitting at a table
And I've seen women who look to the sky
Screamin' Lord I Believe in the Bible
I have witnessed women express their faith in a higher power, loudly professing their belief in the Bible
And I've seen hookers dancin' through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
I’ve seen sex workers strut confidently through Times Square, their heads lifted and held high
But I've never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
No I've never seen a woman
Who can make me feel
Like you do
Of all the women I've seen in my life, none have ever come close to making me feel the way you do. You are truly exceptional.
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John Coleman
Reospeedwagon's raw potential. Sure, they're sappy songs are good, but their raw material, such as this and Golden Country demonstrates just what high quality catchy music this band is capable of producing.
Curtis Linder
Structure of this song is really ground-breaking - for back in 1972. And besides that - it's just plain awesome.
Scott B
This was hard rock it would be in the same catagory is a Deep Purple Led Zepplin bands
Alyssa Lafleche
I'm 29 years old and constantly feel like I was born in the wrong generation. I love this music so much more I barely listen to music from this day & are. This is when music was real music so amazing
Gilroy Libbs
@Brian Eastman Rumor has it so do you....
bgmcc907
Imagine being in high school and these guys were just a regional bar band while this was on the local rock station’s playlist. St. Louis in the ‘70’s. Still one of the all time classic rock greats.
Brian Eastman
REO Speedwagon 's music sucks 😪
Alyssa Lafleche
@IlliniJake 😆😆😆
John Smith
I'm the same way I'm 28 and all I listen to is rock from before the 2000s
Child of the Light
The memories..this song brings back to me! Priceless.