Sol Ho'opi'i's Novelty Trio often mixed jazz and blues with traditional Hawaiian music. The distinctively rhythmic slide techniques he invented later influenced country music steel guitarists.
He appeared in a few movies, such as Waikiki Wedding (1937) with Bing Crosby and some Charlie Chan films. He joined the crusade of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in 1938, and from then on made few music recordings until his death on 16th November 1953 in Seattle.
I Like You
Sol Hoopii Lyrics
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And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it (Cause I ain't neva had nobody do me like u)
Now I done been with different kind of girls
Like I done seen em all but ain't none of them at all (like u)
And I done seen the best of the best
If you know how I feel when I chill
If I'm seen with a girl then she gotta be just (like u)
And baby that's the way I feel
And I got no choice but for me to keep it real
Cause when we first got together started hanging out you was
Skeptical at first had to figure out if
I was the kind of guy to try to dog you out but
I ain't that kind of guy you tried to make me out
You found out when you turned into my baby
I showed them other brothers how to treat a lady
I let you drive when I ride that Mercedes
And I ain't trippin or actin shady cause baby you kno
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it (Cause I ain't neva had nobody do me like u)
And every time I think about you (I cry)
When you ride when you call when you come I (around)
Your love is a-mazing to me
Can't wait til I see you (I wanna be wit you again)
And every time you're out on the road (I make a trip)
And whenever I'm doing a show (Don't you forget)
That I'm your (main chick)
Who got that (game chick)
One and the (same chick)
The one you can hang with
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it (Cause I ain't neva had nobody do me like u)
Okay when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few g's (g's)
Hit the runway to a new season (season)
It ain't nothin it's you the one I care for
Feel like I ain't doing enough that's when I share more (share more)
I give you this give you that what you need love (love)
You know I got it holla at me if you need love (love)
And affection cause i'll be your protection
Kinda hard job but i'll do it to perfection
And you can tell that I ain't tryna let you go
I get with you when I can so that's how I let you kno
And you be trippin cause sometimes I gotta go
But you the first one I hollared to right after my shows
And I was trippin in a sense I was tense
From my body loose around you what imma do without you
I gotta get it together say whateva
But since I met you my life seems so betta
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it (Cause I ain't neva had nobody do me like u)
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
And the special way I feel when you hold me
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
And I believe it (Cause I ain't neva had nobody do me like u)
The lyrics to Sol Hoopii's "I Like You" express an intense love and appreciation for a special person who has shown the singer a unique and profound kind of affection. The singer has been with different women before but none of them compare to how this person makes them feel. They admire and respect their partner for being someone who was initially skeptical but later discovered that the singer was not the kind of person who would mistreat them. They credit this person for showing them love, care, and affection in ways they have never experienced before.
The lyrics also reveal how deeply the singer feels for their partner, as they cry when thinking about them and eagerly await the next opportunity to be with them. The singer promises to be faithful and loyal, no matter the distance or the circumstances. They are willing to go above and beyond to show their love and care, and they ask their partner to reach out to them if they ever need anything.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Like You" speak to the profound and transformative nature of love. The song reflects the joy, gratitude, and deep emotional bond that can occur when two people come together in a relationship based on respect, trust, and mutual admiration.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't neva had nobody show me all the things that you done showed me
You've taught me so much no one else ever did.
And the special way I feel when you hold me
I feel incredibly happy when you're holding me.
We gone always be together baby that's what you told me
You promised we'll always be together and I believe you.
And I believe it (Cause I ain't neva had nobody do me like u)
I believe you because no one has ever treated me the way you do.
Now I done been with different kind of girls
I've been with various girls before.
Like I done seen em all but ain't none of them at all (like u)
I've seen many girls, but none of them compare to you.
And I done seen the best of the best
I've been with the most amazing girls.
Baby still I ain't impressed cause ain't none of them at all (like u)
None of them come close to impressing me as much as you do.
If you know how I feel when I chill
If you know how I feel when I'm relaxed,
If I'm seen with a girl then she gotta be just (like u)
I only want to be with a girl who's like you.
And baby that's the way I feel
That's just how I feel about it, babe.
And I got no choice but for me to keep it real
I have no choice but to be honest.
Cause when we first got together started hanging out you was
When we first started seeing each other, you were
Skeptical at first had to figure out if
Unsure if you could trust me or not.
I was the kind of guy to try to dog you out but
That I was the kind of guy who would mistreat you.
I ain't that kind of guy you tried to make me out
But you found out that I'm not that kind of guy.
You found out when you turned into my baby
You realized it after we became a couple.
I showed them other brothers how to treat a lady
I showed other guys how to treat a woman with respect.
I let you drive when I ride that Mercedes
I let you drive my Mercedes sometimes.
And I ain't trippin or actin shady cause baby you kno
I'm not worrying or acting suspicious because you know.
And every time I think about you (I cry)
Thinking of you makes me emotional.
When you ride when you call when you come I (around)
I'm always happy when you're around or call me.
Your love is a-mazing to me
Your love is incredible to me.
Can't wait til I see you (I wanna be wit you again)
I can't wait to see you again, I want to be with you.
And every time you're out on the road (I make a trip)
Whenever you're away, I go to see you.
And whenever I'm doing a show (Don't you forget)
And when I'm performing, don't forget
That I'm your (main chick)
That I'm your primary romantic partner.
Who got that (game chick)
I understand what it takes to be successful.
One and the (same chick)
I'm still the same person as I always was.
The one you can hang with
The person you can always hang out with.
Okay when you hit the mall pop tags spend a few g's (g's)
When we go shopping, we'll spend a lot of money.
Hit the runway to a new season (season)
Let's attend Fashion Week for the latest styles.
It ain't nothin it's you the one I care for
It doesn't matter, you're the one I care about.
Feel like I ain't doing enough that's when I share more (share more)
If I feel like I'm not doing enough, I'll share more with you.
I give you this give you that what you need love (love)
I'll give you anything you need because I love you.
You know I got it holla at me if you need love (love)
You know I have it, just tell me if you need anything.
And affection cause i'll be your protection
I'll show you affection, and be your protector.
Kinda hard job but i'll do it to perfection
It's not easy, but I'll do it perfectly.
And you can tell that I ain't tryna let you go
You can tell I don't want to let you go.
I get with you when I can so that's how I let you kno
I'll see you whenever I can, so you know I love you.
And you be trippin cause sometimes I gotta go
You get upset when I have to leave sometimes.
But you the first one I hollared to right after my shows
But you're the first one I call after my performances.
And I was trippin in a sense I was tense
I was anxious and nervous before seeing you.
From my body loose around you what imma do without you
My body relaxes around you, I don't know what I'd do without you.
I gotta get it together say whateva
I need to gather my thoughts and say whatever I need to say.
But since I met you my life seems so betta
Since I met you, my life has been so much better.
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.