Das Da Way We Like 'Em
TLC Lyrics

Yo it's me Left Eye not about to settle for anybody wit'
Left Eye won't settle for just anyone.

A thang about me havin' to pary
Left Eye likes to party and have fun.

My life's havin' fun takin' a reason addin' season makin'
Left Eye's life is about having fun and adding excitement.

It he's in what is pleasin' cause yo I gots one
Left Eye has a specific idea of what she finds pleasing in a man.

I am unordinary the more balls the merry
Left Eye is unique and likes confident men.

Not two hangin' hairy wit' dairy airy
Left Eye doesn't like men who are hairy or unhealthy.

Cause to impress me is not to undress me
Impressing Left Eye doesn't involve undressing.

That's only unless we agree you down wit' O.P.P.
Unless they've agreed to it, O.P.P. is not what impresses Left Eye.

And bein' honestly is what I want you to be
Left Eye values honesty in a man.

You wanna control me you need much authority
Men who want to control Left Eye need to be authoritative.

Understanding the depths of the '90s women
Left Eye thinks men should understand the complexities of women in the 1990s.

That is the way that I'm livin'
Left Eye lives by these principles.

The way that I like 'em or better
T-Boz will explain her preferences in men.

Yet let's talk about the way I dislike
T-Boz will also discuss the qualities she dislikes in men.

The type that's always out to despite
T-Boz doesn't like men who are always causing conflict.

Or what about the ones that's under your feet
T-Boz dislikes men who are needy and clingy.

Or like to wipe your butt before you're leavin' the dookey seat
T-Boz finds men who are overly clean or prissy unappealing.

But so take your time and you'll find
T-Boz encourages men to take their time and get to know her better.

That is is true I like the ones that
T-Boz has a specific type of man she likes.

Walk through the parties wit' their pants saggin' down
T-Boz likes men who are confident and comfortable in their own skin.

Spend a little time wit' me and not wit' the crowd
T-Boz wants a man who will spend time with her instead of always being with his friends.

Chillin' in the crib wit' da docs
T-Boz likes to relax and hang out at home with a man.

Or maxin' on the couch to a Babyface song yeah
T-Boz enjoys being with a man who shares her interest in music.

Understanding the depth of cool women
T-Boz thinks men should understand the complexities of cool women.

Unhh cause that's the way T-Boz is livin'
T-Boz lives by these principles.

I like a man with romance in his heart
Chilli likes romantic men.

And the ability to chrk-chrk take on the part
Chilli wants a man who can take on different roles in the relationship.

Not the kind who be tippin' and tappin' and
Chilli dislikes men who are overly flirtatious.

Slippin' and slappin' 'em
Chilli dislikes men who are physically aggressive.

Cause I'll be comin' wit' a bat and start smackin' him
Chilli will not tolerate abusive behavior from a man.

But wait a minute I ain't dealin' like that no!
Chilli wants to make it clear that she won't put up with abusive behavior.

I need a man who's gonna venture out at pleasin' yeah dats me hey
Chilli wants a man who is focused on pleasing her.

Cause I'm the kind who'll be givin' it right back
Chilli is willing to reciprocate when a man pleases her.

But in the serious tip he's gotta come with respect
Chilli wants a man who respects her.

Casue that's where I'm at
Respect is important to Chilli.

Yeah that's me cause that's the way that Chilli's livin'
Chilli lives by these principles.

It's the 411 on the 911 man
TLC has some important information to share.

And as Dolomite would say "Can you dig it man?"
TLC is referencing a popular movie character to emphasize their point.

What up Damian Dame, Jermaine Jackson
TLC is greeting some other artists by name.

Hello out to LA., Face and Pebbles
TLC is saying hello to some other people in the music industry.

DeRock and Kayo's in the house
TLC is acknowledging the presence of some people at the same location.

Marley Marl in the house
TLC is greeting Marley Marl specifically.

I'd like to kick it to Dallas and his crew
TLC wants to send a message to Dallas and some others.

H. P. M. Highland Place Mobsters
TLC is greeting this group by name.

Jermaine Dupri krisskrossin' Dolemix
TLC is referencing some other musicians.

So yo how's ya livin'
TLC is asking how someone is doing.

Raina and Ronald
TLC is greeting these people by name.

Hi Mom
TLC is saying hello to their mom.

That is oh on the TLC tip
All of this is in the spirit of TLC's music and message.