What I Like – Charli XCX


You call me up at six

Come ’round, undressing in my house again

Your T-shirt’s on the floor

Yeah, we’re undressing in my house again

You know just what I like

You call me up at six

Come ’round, undressing in my house again

Your T-shirt’s on the floor

Yeah, we’re undressing in my house again

You know just what I like

Used to come around, you’d be knockin’ on my front door

Playing board-games, horror films with the super gore

Thought that you were cute from the start

Yeah, I’m pretty sure

You were like the medicine, the medicine, I wanted more

All along, I wanted someone to vibe with

Found the guy I want the rest of my life with

Ha, we on some husband and wife shit

I don’t really care, ’cause I know that I like it

And when the clouds part open

When the last word is spoken

When the last heart’s been broken

We’ll be sitting on your bedroom floor still smoking

And when the clouds part open

When the last word is spoken

When the last heart’s been broken

We’ll be sitting on your bedroom floor still smoking

Smoking, smoking

You call me up at six

Come ’round, undressing in my house again

Your T-shirt’s on the floor

Yeah, we’re undressing in my house again

You know just what I like

You call me up at six

Come ’round, undressing in my house again

Your T-shirt’s on the floor

Yeah, we’re undressing in my house again

You know just what I like

Oh, now I got a plan

I hope you gonna be my man

I can see us cushy in the house right by the ocean sand

And when I wanna cry, I hope you’re gonna hold my hand

And when the shit goes down, I hope you’re gonna make a stand

This shit is super wild

This shit is super cool

This shit is kinda gangster

I think I’m into you

This shit is super wild

This shit is super cool

This shit is kinda gangster

I think I’m into you

You call me up at six

Come ’round, undressing in my house again

Your T-shirt’s on the floor

Yeah, we’re undressing in my house again

You know just what I like

You call me up at six

Come ’round, undressing in my house again

Your T-shirt’s on the floor

Yeah, we’re undressing in my house again

You know just what I like

Exploring the Intimacy in “What I Like”

Charli XCX’s “What I Like” is a playful celebration of intimacy, comfort, and the thrill of being with someone who truly understands you. The song captures the excitement of late-night rendezvous, where the simple act of undressing becomes a symbol of trust and vulnerability. Throughout the lyrics, Charli XCX paints a vivid picture of a budding romance that quickly grows into a deep connection, blending everyday moments with a sense of adventure and rebellion.

Building a Lasting Connection

The narrative goes beyond fleeting attraction, exploring dreams of a shared future and emotional support. References to board games, horror films, and plans for a cozy life by the ocean convey both the lighthearted and serious sides of the relationship. The recurring motif of “you know just what I like” underscores a unique bond built on understanding and shared desires.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Charli XCX
  • Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison, Jarrad Rogers
  • Release Year: 2013
  • Label: Asylum Records

Categories:
Uncategorized