Like A Would
ZAYN Lyrics


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Hey what's up, it's been a while
Talking 'bout it's not my style
Thought I'd see what's up
While I'm lighting up
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted

Know it's late but I'm so wired
Saw your face and got inspired
Guess you let it go, now you're good to go
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted

Oh, oh
It's probably gonna sound wrong
Promise it won't last long
Oh, oh
If we can never go back
Thought you'd like to know that

He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would

It's okay to want me, 'cause I want you
Been thinkin' it over, but I'm through
So stop wasting all my time, messing with my mind
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted

Oh, oh
It's probably gonna sound wrong
Promise it won't last long
Oh, oh
If we can never go back
Thought you'd like to know that

He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would, like I would

He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would, like I would

He can't love you like I would
He can't love you like I could
(He don't know your body)
He don't know your body

He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
Like I would

He can't touch you like I would
Won't touch you like I do
He can't love you like I could
Won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would




Love you like I would
Like I would

Overall Meaning

In Zayn's song "Like I Would," the lyrics are about a past relationship where the singer still has feelings for their ex-partner. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that it's been a while since they last spoke and confesses that talking about it is not their style. The singer announces their current state of mind, feeling wired and inspired to reach out to their ex-partner. The chorus states that no one can touch the ex-partner like the singer does, and that the new person in their life won't do things right or love them the way the singer did.


The verse following the chorus continues the post-breakup reflection, expressing the singer's realization that it's okay to want their ex-partner back. However, the singer strengthens their stance that it's not worth wasting time playing games or messing with their mind. The repetition of "cold-hearted" in the song is consistent with the singer’s attitude and overall emotion towards the situation.


Overall, "Like I Would" is a song that delves into the feeling of longing for an ex while acknowledging that they have moved on. Though the lyrics possess a definite melancholy and pained tone, the confident way the singer says "he won't touch you like I'm doing" shows that there's still a level of pride and confidence in what they offered to the previous relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey what's up, it's been a while
Long time no see, I'm not one to bring up the past


Talking 'bout it's not my style
I'm not used to talking about what happened between us


Thought I'd see what's up
I thought I'd check in


While I'm lighting up
While I'm smoking something


It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Our past relationship ended on a bitter note


Know it's late but I'm so wired
I know it's late, but I'm too energized to sleep


Saw your face and got inspired
After seeing a picture of you, I felt inspired to reach out


Guess you let it go, now you're good to go
I assume you moved on, and are doing well


Oh, oh
Here it comes


It's probably gonna sound wrong
What I'm about to say might not be well-received


Promise it won't last long
I promise it won't take long to say


If we can never go back
If there is no chance for us to restart our relationship


Thought you'd like to know that
I wanted you to be aware of this


He won't touch you like I do
Your new partner won't touch you the way I used to


He won't love you like I would
Your new partner won't love you the way I did


He don't know your body
Your new partner doesn't know your body like I did


He don't do you right
Your new partner isn't treating you right


Love you like I would
Only I can love you the way you deserve


It's okay to want me, 'cause I want you
It's understandable for you to want me, because I want you too


Been thinkin' it over, but I'm through
I've been considering this for a while, but I've made up my mind


So stop wasting all my time, messing with my mind
Stop playing games and messing with my emotions


He can't love you like I would
No one else can love you the way I did


Won't touch you like I do
No one else can touch you like I did


He don't know your body
Your new partner doesn't know your body like I did


He won't love you like I would
Your new partner won't love you the way I did


Love you like I would
Only I can love you the way you deserve




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CC WELLS, JAMES GRIFFIN, J. EMERSON, ZAIN JAVADD MALIK, KEVIN RAINS, SL WAVIEST

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hailey

The part that goes "heeeeeeeeee" gives me chills and butterflies in my stomach

Olivia GamingSK

Same! ✌🏼️😂😁

Ahilya Bharrat

Omg finally someone who feels the same way😂😂😊

Mikayla Gutierrez

Lax Princes Tbh Sameee!! 👸😍

Kinnereth Reyna

Lax Princes YAassssss

Audrey

Even the last part !!!

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MaryCoro

Me: yeah I was so upset when Zayn left One Direction I could barely contain my sadness ):

Also me: ZAYN IS SUCH A GOOD SOLO ARTIST WHY THE HELL WAS HE PUT IN ONE DIRECTION THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS A BOP-

ansha

Same gurrl samee!!!

Merijoy

Thank you

Убийственное превосходство

Now you're upset that they went on hiatus aren't you

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