"It started with the drum machine. I made the drum beat on a Korg Volca Beat. Once the beat was actually made, then the lyrics are usually last. But that feeling of hearing the song for the first time, that’s probably when I do the first take of scratch vocals. I’m just saying whatever’s on my mind, so I guess that’s what was on my mind. I’m back in the dating game now, or whatever, and trying to just see what’s out there. Trying it out. Sometimes it’s scary. You don’t know what people are like or what you’re like to people. But it’s a game."
'Is this song about a particular person?'
"Not necessarily. But I like songs about girls. It’s just relatable. And not only that, it’s a pop song. I wanted to make a pop song that was very approachable and relatable. Talking about a girl and a boy is very broad. Kind of on purpose. It’s kind of a nice thing to hear in a song."
Girl Like You
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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What I gotta do to find a girl who's loving is more than true?
No one can play the game alone, even if you try to
Baby, I'm yours now
Dreaming a connection
I can meet you downtown
I'll take you where you wanna be tonight
I can see how this happened
Using up all the lifelines
Tryna turn up decent
You've got plenty of time
I can see you walked over
What you see isn't in my mind
Don't believe we've met before
I'm acting, playing quiet, smiling, without thought
'Cause my world's been turned inside out
Been gone quite a while
But what's it gonna take for a guy like me to find a girl like you?
What I gotta do to find a girl who's loving is more than true?
No one can play the game alone, even if you try to
Baby, I'm yours now
Dreaming a connection
I can meet you downtown
I'll take you where you wanna be tonight
Aren't you gonna stay?
Keep me 'til the sun comes up
Crack a Pellegrino
From the bottle no cup
That was summer love, that was summer love
Late night, cemetery
Think there's still a light out
Temporary love in sight now
Life is scary baby look out
But what's it gonna take for a guy like me to find a girl like you?
What I gotta do to find a girl who's loving is more than true?
No one can play the game alone, even if you try to
Baby, I'm yours now
Dreaming a connection
I can meet you downtown
I'll take you where you wanna be tonight
The lyrics to Toro y Moi's song "Girl Like You" reflect the search for genuine love and connection in a world where it's easy to get lost in superficialities. The singer wonders what it would take for him, as a guy, to find a girl who possesses the depth and sincerity he desires in a partner. He acknowledges that no one can successfully navigate the world of relationships alone, and professes his commitment to the person he's addressing by saying "Baby, I'm yours now."
The song goes on to describe the singer's desire to meet this person downtown and take them wherever they want to go, indicating his eagerness to create special experiences and memories with them. However, there is a sense of turbulence and uncertainty in the relationship, as expressed through the references to "using up all the lifelines" and the idea of their love being "temporary". Yet, despite the potential pitfalls of romance, the singer seems hopeful and sincere, offering to stay with his partner until the sun comes up and sharing a simple pleasure like a Pellegrino.
Overall, "Girl Like You" touches on themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and the universal longing for meaningful connections with others. The lyrics suggest that, even in a world that can be superficial and fleeting, there is still hope for finding love and building lasting bonds with someone who is truly special.
Line by Line Meaning
But what's it gonna take for a guy like me to find a girl like you?
I'm wondering what I need to do to find someone as amazing as you.
What I gotta do to find a girl who's loving is more than true?
I'm hoping to discover a girl who loves me more than anything.
No one can play the game alone, even if you try to
It's impossible to go through life without someone to share it with.
Baby, I'm yours now
I want to be yours and for us to be together.
Dreaming a connection
I'm hoping for a deep, meaningful connection with you.
I can meet you downtown
We can meet up in the heart of the city.
I'll take you where you wanna be tonight
I'll take you wherever you want to go tonight.
Too much talking around
There's too much chatter and not enough action.
I can see how this happened
I understand how we ended up in this situation.
Using up all the lifelines
We're running out of chances to make it work.
Tryna turn up decent
We're trying to make things good and right.
You've got plenty of time
There's no rush, we have all the time in the world.
I can see you walked over
I can see you approached me, taking the first step.
What you see isn't in my mind
What you see in me is real, it's not just in my head.
Don't believe we've met before
I don't think we've ever met, but I want to get to know you.
I'm acting, playing quiet, smiling, without thought
I'm trying to be myself and show you who I really am without overthinking it.
'Cause my world's been turned inside out
My life has changed and I feel like I'm in a new reality.
Been gone quite a while
I've been away from love for a long time, but I'm ready now.
Aren't you gonna stay?
I want you to stay with me for a while.
Keep me 'til the sun comes up
I want to spend all night with you until the morning comes.
Crack a Pellegrino
Let's enjoy a fancy drink together.
From the bottle no cup
We can drink straight from the bottle, no need for a glass.
That was summer love, that was summer love
We had a summer romance that we'll always remember.
Late night, cemetery
We met up in a spooky, quiet place late at night.
Think there's still a light out
I think there's still hope for us despite our past.
Temporary love in sight now
Our love may be temporary, but it's worth it for the moment.
Life is scary baby look out
Life can be scary and unpredictable, but we can face it together.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chazwick Bradley Bundick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
What's it gonna take for a guy like me to find a girl like you?
What i gotta do to find a girl whose loving is more than true?
No one can play the game alone even if you try to
Baby i'm yours now
Dreaming a connection
I can meet you downtown and take you where you wanna be tonigh t
Too much looking around i can see how is it happens
Using up all the lifelines
Tryna turn out decent
You've got plenty of time i can see you walked over
What you see isn't in my mind
Don't believe we've met before
I'm acting, playing quiet, smiling without thought
Cause my world's been turned inside out been gone quite a while
What's it gonna take for a guy like me to find a girl like you?
What i gotta do to find a girl whose loving is more than true?
No one can play the game alone even if you try to
Baby i'm yours now
Dreaming a connection
I can meet you downtown and take you where you wanna be tonigh t
Aren't you gonna stay?
Keep me till the sun comes up
Crack a Pellegrino from the bottle, no cup
That was summer love x 2
Late night, cemetery
Think it's light out temporary love in sight now
Life is scary, baby look down
@thevictoriaarzushow
I love the innocence behind this song. I wish a guy would offer me a Pellegrino instead of alcohol. And I didn't hear one curse word. I'm not a prude, just saying that really good music can be innocent, sweet, groovy, and chill all at the same time. That's Toro y Moi.
@shamarwright1133
For real 😳
@connier4515
Good point. I didn’t think of it till you pointed it out. I love this song.
@blitzkickbolt
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@mountainsriversandtrees1474
This is how the world should be. We are wired for innocence and true love.
@ThePoeticAngel
This is the kind of song we need more of.
@nmhrio
it really makes me sad how underrated toro y moi is. easily one of the best and most consistent artist in recent years
@brittdino8966
nmhrio maybe he wants it that way :) And me personally, I like how he's not a mainstream artist. Cause the day that comes, watch all the posers come around blasting his music, playing it out and claiming they knew him since the beginning but can only name a song or two and it'll be the ones that are most recent.
@l00pdigga42
nmhrio don’t be sad, be happy. Enjoy the music, smile, feel the vibes, dance.
@xanderwilliams8400
AND MOST PROLIFIC!!! I mean just listening to him I felt like hype machine all over again.