Yeah, yeah
Hmm (Woo)
Straight up, you gon’ have to go, and get yo weight up (Get your weight up, yuh)
I’ma go to work, you better wait up (Better wait up, yuh)
He will if you won’t get you a jada (You a jada, yuh)
Be there when I get home now
I don’t know what you been told
But you should know
How to play your role
Let go, when I say so
It seems you want me to take control
Do you like that? Do you like that?
Do you like that? I know you like that
Do you like that? Do you like that?
Do you like that? I know you like that
Listen, I wanna see you up in the kitchen (Listen, yeah) (In the kitchen, yeah)
Cooking, cleaning yeah, and washing dishes (Washin’ dishes, yeah)
You know you’re one of my favorite bitches (Favorite bitches, yeah)
I’ll never let you go now
I don’t know what you been told
But you should know
How to play your role
Let go, when I say so
It seems you want me to take control
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Ahh)
Do you like that? I know you like that (Ahh)
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Ahh)
Do you like that? I know you like that
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Oh, yeah)
Do you like that? I know you like that (Ahh)
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Ahh)
Do you like that? I know you like that
Why do you care, why do you care (Oh, yeah)
If I talk to ya? (Oh, yeah)
Less of a man, less of a man
If I do it to ya? (Oh, yeah)
What do I do, what do I do?
Do you like it to me? (Oh, yeah)
Would you stay, or would you stay
Or would you give it to me?
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Ahh)
Do you like that? I know you like that (Ahh)
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Oh, yeah)
Do you like that? I know you like that (Yeah)
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Ahh)
Do you like that? I know you like that (Do you like that, baby)
Do you like that? Do you like that? (Oh, yeah)
Do you like that? I know you like that
Yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Said do you like that?
Empowerment and Relationship Dynamics
“Like That (Jada)” by Ariana Grande dives into the complexities of modern relationships, with a playful and assertive twist. The lyrics present a confident persona who sets clear expectations for her partner, challenging traditional gender roles by flipping the script on who takes control. The repeated question, “Do you like that?”, serves as both a tease and an invitation, probing for genuine connection while asserting her own boundaries. Grande’s assertive tone throughout hints at self-assurance and the desire for mutual respect, blending vulnerability with strength. The song’s candid references to domestic tasks and emotional interplay add a layer of realism, making it relatable and engaging for listeners who navigate similar power dynamics in their own lives.
Song Credits
Artist: Ariana Grande
Release Year: 2024