Like That
Undertones - the Lyrics
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Its the end of us all
Its the end of our feeling
Our reason to fall - none at all
Open your eyes love
Reveal a disguise
You words have no meaning
All them lies
And I try to hide
Yes I try to hide
under the sunlight
Away from the wall
Left with his hands tied
The curse of it all
Walking with me now
Hang on to them all
Its the end of our feeling
No reason to crawl - none at all
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
The lyrics of Undertones' song Like That describe the end of a relationship or an emotional connection between two people. The end of the rainbow symbolizes the end of hopes and dreams, while the end of us all suggests that it was an irreversible, impactful end that has affected both parties equally. There is no apparent reason behind it, which means that they did not foresee it. Thus, they realized that their words had no meaning as they could not hold onto each other anymore, and all the promises and commitments that they made have become meaningless.
The stanza in the middle of the song indicates that one person is trying to hide from the reality, probably trying to blame themselves for the failure of the relationship or blaming the other person for not trying hard enough. However, the curse of it all, or the underlying cause of their split, catches up with them, and they have to face the truth. The end of our feeling represents the end of the emotional connection that they had, and there is no reason to crawl back, suggesting that there is no way they could reconcile.
The last stanza of the song oozes honesty when one person states that they did not like the situation but still enjoyed it regardless. It explicitly showcases that even though their relationship has ended, they had good memories to cherish, which is how they liked it.
Line by Line Meaning
Its the end of the rainbow
This is the culmination, the end, of something that was once beautiful and hopeful.
Its the end of us all
Whatever was going on, it's now over for everyone, no matter what side they were on.
Its the end of our feeling
The emotions that once kept us together are gone, and we can no longer rely on them to hold us up.
Our reason to fall - none at all
Our fall was not caused by anything external, but rather from a lack of foundation within ourselves.
Open your eyes love
Wake up to reality, even if it's not what you want to see.
Reveal a disguise
Expose the falsehoods and pretense that have been hiding the truth.
You words have no meaning
The things that have been promised or spoken are empty and have no substance behind them.
All rise
Everyone is forced to face the consequences of their actions or inactions.
All them lies
Deception and falsehoods have been part of the fabric of this situation from the beginning.
And I try to hide
In the face of everything falling apart, the singer is desperately trying to conceal their own pain and vulnerability.
Yes I try to hide
Despite their best efforts, the singer cannot entirely conceal what they are feeling.
under the sunlight
This is a moment of exposure- everything is out in the open for all to see.
Away from the wall
The place where the singer was hiding is no longer a refuge, and they must move on.
Left with his hands tied
The singer is powerless to affect the outcome at this point.
The curse of it all
The situation is a burden that is difficult to bear, and has a hex-like power over everything else in their life.
Walking with me now
Having survived to this point, the singer has someone beside them to help make it through the rest.
Hang on to them all
Hold on to everything that matters, no matter how small or fleeting it may be.
No reason to crawl - none at all
Despite how this looks, there is no need to give up or retreat completely at this point.
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
The situation may not be ideal or even pleasant, but there is something compelling about it all the same.
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
Even though he claims otherwise, the conflicting emotions and danger of the situation make it hard to turn away completely.
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
Despite the potential fallout or negative repercussions, there is something almost addictive about this situation for him.
Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that
The singer is aware of the paradox inherent in his feelings, but seems resigned to seeing it through to the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN JOSEPH O'NEILL, MICHAEL BRADLEY
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