The name of the band comes from the girls tendency to frequently use the word βlikeβ in the style of the valley girls of LA. The band has released two albums, "Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?" (2005) and "Release Me" (2010).
Over a period of three years, the band independently released three EPs (I Like The Like, β¦and The Like, and Like It or Not), which they sold at shows and on their website. Their song β(So Iβll Sit Here) Waitingβ was featured on the soundtrack of the film Thirteen. Soon a diverse fan base developed and magazines around the world began to take notice. Following their high school graduations in 2004, The Like signed to Geffen Records and toured with Phantom Planet and Maroon 5, bands which, like The Like, are part of a Los Angeles music scene that also includes bands such as Rooney and Giant Drag. Since forming, The Like have drawn major media attention and have been featured in magazines such as Teen People, ELLEgirl, Nylon Magazine, and Rolling Stone.
They toured with Tori Amos on her Summer of Sin tour, and with Kings of Leon. The Like released their first album, Are You Thinking What Iβm Thinking?, through Geffen on September 13, 2005. The album is a combination of reworked songs previously released on their independent EPs as well as new material. The band performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and at the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London. In September 2006 The Like supported Muse on a short string of tour dates in the U.S., before heading to Europe to support Razorlight.
The band, original members Z Berg and Tennessee Thomas plus new recruits Laena Geronimo and Reni Lane, have left the studio and headed straight out on tour with the Arctic Monkeys in the US.
The band starred in a short film commissioned by designer Zac Posen as a way to promote his Target fashion collection. The film shows the band hanging out in a hotel room and then performing the single βFair Gameβ. The film was directed by Gia Coppola (granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola)
I Can See It In Your Eyes
The Like Lyrics
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On my window last night
This fireβs been out for some time
You told me it was over with her
Thatβs not quite right
You said I was your life
So be min, so be mine
Wonβt you toughen up
Please just make up your mind
How could I be so blind
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your eyes
When you lie
I see it in your eyes
Youβll never leave her will you, baby? I understand
Youβll never grow up, or be a man
And Iβd wait a thousand years for you
But this I demand
Just tell me where I stand
Take my hand, I know you can
She keeps calling me
I canβt take it
She thinks Iβm really her friend
I think weβre near in the end
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your eyes
When you lie
I see it in your eyes
So crooked mouths speak crooked words
That ruin you for other girls
I donβt know how to conjugate a lie
My crooked eyes have crooked tears,
You turned the tables on me, dear
I was so shocked I couldnβt even cry
I can see it in your eyes
Yes, I see it in your eyes
When you lie
I see it in your eyes
Yeah, I see it in your eyes
I can see it in your eyes
The lyrics to The Like's song "I Can See It In Your Eyes" tell the story of a woman who is in a complicated situation with a man who is already in a relationship. He shows up at her window after supposedly breaking up with his girlfriend, but the woman quickly realizes that he hasn't really ended things with her. The woman expresses her frustration over the situation, saying that she would wait for him for a thousand years, but she needs to know where she stands with him. The lyrics reveal that the man is not committed to either woman, as he continues to lead them both on.
The chorus, "I can see it in your eyes, when you lie" highlights the woman's intuition about the man's dishonesty. She can see that he is not being truthful about his intentions, even if he is saying what she wants to hear. The woman is also frustrated that the man is not able to make a decision and commit to one person.
The bridge of the song, "So crooked mouths speak crooked words that ruin you for other girls," suggests that the man's inability to be honest and make a decision will only lead to heartbreak for the women involved. The woman also mentions that she doesn't know how to lie, suggesting that honesty is a crucial aspect of any relationship for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Knock knock knock, you're knocking
You came to me when you needed something.
On my window last night
You came to me unexpectedly in the middle of the night.
This fireβs been out for some time
Our passion and flame for each other have diminished over time.
You told me it was over with her
You said you were done with your other relationship.
Thatβs not quite right
That's not the truth, is it?
You said I was your life
You claimed that I was everything to you.
So be mine, so be mine
You want to be with me.
Things are rough enough
Our situation is already difficult.
Wonβt you toughen up
Can't you handle this better?
Please just make up your mind
Stop being indecisive.
How could I be so blind
I was naive and didn't realize the truth.
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell that you're lying by looking into your eyes.
When you lie
It's clear that you're not telling the truth.
Youβll never leave her will you, baby? I understand
You're never going to leave your other relationship, and I accept that fact.
Youβll never grow up, or be a man
You're not ready to be committed or responsible.
And Iβd wait a thousand years for you
I'm willing to wait forever for you.
But this I demand
However, I need something from you.
Just tell me where I stand
Inform me of your true intentions for our relationship.
Take my hand, I know you can
Take a chance on me and our relationship.
She keeps calling me
Your other partner keeps contacting me.
I canβt take it
I'm getting to my breaking point.
She thinks Iβm really her friend
Your other partner believes that we're friends.
I think weβre nearing the end
Our relationship is coming to a close.
So crooked mouths speak crooked words
Dishonest people say dishonest things.
That ruin you for other girls
Your dishonesty will negatively impact future relationships.
I donβt know how to conjugate a lie
I'm bad at lying and staying deceitful.
My crooked eyes have crooked tears
My eyes are showing my sadness and disappointment.
You turned the tables on me, dear
You lied to me and betrayed my trust.
I was so shocked I couldnβt even cry
I was too stunned to even show my sadness.
I can see it in your eyes
I can see your lies and deceit by looking at your eyes.
Yes, I see it in your eyes
I'm aware of your dishonesty.
Yeah, I see it in your eyes
I can't ignore the truth when I look at you.
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Written by: Elizabeth Anne Berg
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