
I am listening to the song “Like You Do” by REO Speedwagon, and it never fails to evoke a sense of nostalgia and deep emotions within me. This powerful ballad, released in December 1972 as a part of their album R.E.O./T.W.O., is a testament to the enduring impact of the band’s music.
[Verse 1] Well, I’ve seen women who cross their legs
Before they sit down to the table
And I’ve seen women who look to the sky
Screamin’, “Lord, I believe in the Bible”
And I’ve seen hookers dancin’ through Times Square
With their heads held up so high
Who makes me feel
Ah, like you do [Verse 2] Well, I’ve seen couples holdin’ hands
With that glazy look in their eyes
And I’ve seen lovers rollin’ ’round in bed
Screamin’ as if they’re gonna die
And I’ve seen lovers holdin’ hands
And then laughin’ when their back is turned [Chorus] But I’ve never seen a woman
Who makes me feel
Oh, like you do
Mmm, yeah
“Like You Do” explores the singer’s experiences observing different types of women and couples, but ultimately realizing that none of them compare to the person they are singing about. The contrasting imagery of women crossing their legs and hookers dancing in Times Square highlights the diversity and complexity of people’s experiences.
The chorus of the song echoes the profound impact this particular woman has on the singer’s emotions. They have never encountered anyone who elicits the same intense feelings as this person does.
[Outro] Oh, nobody makes me feel like you do
Oh, listen to me, baby
Nobody makes me feel like you do
No, believe me
Nobody makes me feel like you do
Oh, oh, nobody makes me feel like you do
Oh, baby, oh baby, baby, baby
I said nobody
Nobody makes me feel like you do
Oh, I said nobody, I said nobody
I said nobody makes me feel like you do
Oh no, never, never in my life
Has anybody ever made me feel
I said never, never
Nobody’s ever made me feel like you do
Like you do
Like you do
Like you do
I said nobody makes me feel like you do
Oh, oh, oh
No no no no no no no no
Oh no no no no no no
Oh no no no no no no no
Oh no no no no no no no
Whoa
As the song reaches its powerful outro, the lyrics express the depth of the singer’s emotions. They repeatedly emphasize that nobody in their life has ever made them feel the way this person does. Through the use of repetition and vocal intensity, the song truly captures the sense of longing and admiration towards this special individual.
“Like You Do” demonstrates the undeniable talent of REO Speedwagon in creating heartfelt and introspective songs. It serves as a beautiful reminder of the power of music to touch our souls and evoke a myriad of emotions within us.
Additional Information:
Album Title: R.E.O./T.W.O. (1972)
Release Date: December 1972
Performed Live As: “Like You Do [Live]” by REO Speedwagon & “Like You Do [Moondance Jam]” by REO Speedwagon
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