I Like It
Sammy Lyrics


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A little voice, keeps talking to me
From (a) way down deep inside
What does this voice, keep saying to me
It says: "pass this affair and pass it wide"
You may be a puzzle, but I like the way the parts fit
Still that little voice says: "Go get your track shoes -put them on and get"
We could go the distance
And find us romance
I like your persistence
Your style and your stance
There's only one problem - the tiniest problem
I like to lead when I dance
Your eyes do the speaking
They talk with each glance
My will-power's creaking
I might take a (the) chance
And though you're the charmer - who could bend my armor
I like to lead when I dance
I like to steer the car - whenever I drive
And hold the door ajar - when we arrive
So if it's decided - that this is romance
My sweet, I'll repeat - in advance
I like to lead when I dance
(I like to lead when I dance)
When Adam bit the fruit - as fashions were then
He got that fig-leaf suit - for which Amen
So if it's decided - I'm wearing the pants
Then Eve, I'd say we've - got romance
I like to lead - I set the speed




I like to lead when I dance
(When I dance, when I dance, when I dance)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sammy's song "I Like It" express the internal conflict of a person who is interested in someone but struggling with letting go of control in the potential relationship. The opening lines reveal the presence of a little voice, which is a metaphor for the conscience or inner voice, that keeps talking to the singer from deep inside. The voice advises the singer to pass the affair, which means to not get involved in a romantic relationship with the other person. However, the singer likes the other person's persistence, style, and stance, which suggests that the other person is charming and compelling.


The singer acknowledges that there is only one problem. They like to lead when they dance, which could suggest that the singer likes to be in control or take the lead in relationships. The other person's eyes do the speaking and talk with each glance, which implies that the other person is expressive and communicative. Despite this, the singer's will-power is creaking and might take a chance with the other person. The singer acknowledges that the other person is a charmer, someone who could break their armor, but they still like to lead when they dance.


The lyrics reveal the singer's desire to be in control, lead the way in the relationship, and set the speed. The reference to Adam and Eve's story and the fig-leaf suit suggests that the singer sees themselves as the leader or dominant partner in the relationship. Overall, the singer is struggling with a deep-seated desire for control and the fear of relinquishing it to someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

A little voice, keeps talking to me
Sammy is hearing a persistent inner voice that is guiding him.


From (a) way down deep inside
The voice is coming from within him.


What does this voice, keep saying to me
Sammy is curious about the message that the voice is conveying.


It says: "pass this affair and pass it wide"
The voice is advising him to avoid getting involved in the matter at hand.


You may be a puzzle, but I like the way the parts fit
Sammy is intrigued by the complexity of the situation, but enjoys how everything comes together.


Still that little voice says: "Go get your track shoes -put them on and get"
Despite his interest, the voice urges him to take action and move on from the situation.


We could go the distance
Sammy is considering a long-term relationship.


And find us romance
He thinks that their connection could be romantic.


I like your persistence
Sammy admires the other person's determination.


Your style and your stance
He appreciates their personality and presence.


There's only one problem - the tiniest problem
Despite his attraction, there is still a small issue.


I like to lead when I dance
Sammy prefers to be the one taking charge in a situation.


Your eyes do the speaking
He can see their intentions and emotions through their eyes.


They talk with each glance
Their nonverbal communication is clear and expressive.


My will-power's creaking
Sammy is finding it difficult to resist temptation.


I might take a (the) chance
He is considering the possibility of pursuing a relationship despite his inclination to lead.


And though you're the charmer - who could bend my armor
The other person is charming and persuasive.


I like to lead when I dance
Sammy reiterates his preference for being in control.


I like to steer the car - whenever I drive
He likes to be the one doing the driving and making decisions.


And hold the door ajar - when we arrive
He wants to be chivalrous and considerate in their interactions.


So if it's decided - that this is romance
If they are going to pursue a romantic relationship,


My sweet, I'll repeat - in advance
Sammy is repeating his preference for being in control.


I like to lead when I dance
He once again states that he wants to be in charge.


(I like to lead when I dance)
This is his preferred mode of operation.


When Adam bit the fruit - as fashions were then
Sammy is referencing the story of Adam and Eve, and using it as a way to illustrate his point.


He got that fig-leaf suit - for which Amen
Adam was punished for taking charge and eating the forbidden fruit.


So if it's decided - I'm wearing the pants
If Sammy is going to be the one leading in the relationship,


Then Eve, I'd say we've - got romance
He is suggesting that their relationship could be romantic despite his desire to take charge.


I like to lead - I set the speed
Sammy likes to control the pace and direction of things.


I like to lead when I dance
He prefers to be the one leading in all aspects of his life.


(When I dance, when I dance, when I dance)
This is a recurring motif that emphasizes Sammy's desire to be in control.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN

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