That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
I need a thug that’ll have my back
Do-rag, Nike Airs to match
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that
(That’s how I like it, baby)
Where my thugs at?
White T-shirt, I love that
Timberland boots, you does that, it’s a fact
(That’s how I like it, baby)
I like the way you walk
The way you talk
The way you dress
The way you smile
I like the way you are
The way you ain’t
I like your honesty, integrity
It levels me, so please don’t ever change
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
I like the way you brush your hair
I like the stylish clothes you wear
It’s just the real things you do
That’s why I wanna stick with you
Where my girls at?
Let them know we love that
Sexy way they does that (You did that)
(That’s how I like it, baby)
I hope you like my style
The way I dress
The way I flirt
Say yes
I hope you like my mind
The things I say
If I’m with you, then I’m with only you
My loyalty will never, ever change
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
I know you heard I’m a gangster
They say, “Stay away from them gangsters.”
They never change up, or pull they pants up
Well, baby girl, put ya foot down
Don’t let ’em push you around, you know what you like
Baby thug, you know wrong from right
And you done felt wrong before
This can’t be what it feel like
And they don’t really know what you feel like
For instance
They don’t know the difference between real life
And the music videos and the raggedy magazines
They have it badder than he seems
All they see is my baggy jeans, my attitude
I ain’t mad at you, it’s just my glide
Way I wear my hat to the side
Way I lean real low when I ride
That’s why in my mind
They like my walk
My accent from New York
My way of thinking is slightly off
They like the way he floss
Leave the block on a bike, he come back in a Porsche
But of course
Most of all, they like my honesty, integrity, my loyalty
Young Hova and the letter B
How you like that, huh?
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how you like it, huh
That’s how I like it, baby
Celebrating Authentic Love and Style
“That’s How You Like It” by Beyoncé is a playful and heartfelt ode to embracing individuality and authenticity in love. The lyrics highlight mutual appreciation between partners, focusing on the unique qualities and styles that make each person special. Beyoncé expresses admiration for her partner’s honest, streetwise charm and steadfast loyalty, while also hoping her own style and character are equally valued. The song’s repeated refrain underscores a reciprocal celebration of personal preference and genuine connection, making it both catchy and relatable.
Empowering Self-Expression
What stands out in this track is its encouragement to remain true to oneself. Beyoncé and her featured artist emphasize the importance of integrity, honesty, and loyalty over superficial judgments. The verses counter stereotypes and societal expectations, shining a light on realness in both fashion and attitude. This message of self-acceptance and mutual respect resonates powerfully, inviting listeners to appreciate the authentic traits that bond people together.
Song Credits
Artist: Beyoncé
Featuring: Jay-Z
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), Rich Harrison
Release Year: 2003
Label: Columbia Records