Like This and Like That

Monica

About Like This and Like That

"Like This and Like That" is a song by American R&B singer Monica, penned by producer Dallas Austin and Colin Wolfe for her debut studio album, Miss Thang (1995). It was released as the album's second single on double A-side single with "Before You Walk Out of My Life" in late 1995 and became Monica's second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while it also reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


Year:
1995
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Ooh, baby
Ooh oh, yea yea 

I just can't keep on going
I'm falling in love with you
I need to know if you want me for sure
We messed around for too long 
I need a commitment
To make me feel I belong to someone 

[Chorus]
So if you'd like to 
Then this is your chance to I'm moving on without you
Gotta find another in me
You say you want me
Then you better show me 
Come 'on and get to know me 
And then you will find that I want you
And I feel the same
We ought to be sure I know by now
But if we can prove our love

Like this and like that I gonna move along
Like this and like that (yea)
Like this and like that (like this and like that)
Like this and like that (ooh)
Like this and like that I'm gonna move along

You are that special to me
Don't want to lose you no
I've gotten used to the way we hang out
No way to understand me
You said one day we'll be
But I can't wait around to see

So if you like to
Then this is your chance to
I'm moving on without you
Gotta find another baby (ah ah)
You said you want me
Then you better show me
Come 'on and get to know me
And then you will find that I want you
And feel the same
We ought to be sure I know by now
But if we can prove are love
Like this and like that I'm gonna move along 
I want you and I feel the same 
We ought to be sure I know by now 
But if we can prove are love 
Like this and like that I'm gonna move along 

I feels a whoop comin' on 'cause
I feels a whoop comin' on 'cause
I said whoops there it was
?
It goes, engine engine, who's the Gemini
But it's the Mr. and the Mrs. brothas and sistas it goes
Like that and like this as conflict kicks flows
It was one of those days not much to do
So what I strut to the mall just to buy a thing or two
I met a wise guy playing the harmonica
By him was Foxy Brown, slow down, she says "I'm Monica"
Monica? Oh yeah, Monica so she say
I be the M-A-L-I-K
Excuse Miss Thang, my god you look smooth
Put away your loot you all in with me boo
She said "oh no, 'cause I'd rather a bore of you 
Not to get on your nerves but haven't you served a star or two?
Only the ones with no class, the ones with no shape
Shine on em like a diamond in the rain off the window pane
It spittin' on your kitten, can I slob it too?
Of course I got the sauce to put on the barbecue
Well if tonight is tonight like Betty Wright
Can I see you as I dig you ? out of sight
Well I say honey ? as it seems but I must reveal
You're that chocolate ? doctor with that sex appeal, that's you

[Chorus]

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Monica

Monica Denise Brown (née Arnold; born October 24, 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B singer–songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Monica began performing as a child and became part of a traveling gospel choir, at the age of ten. Guided by producers Dallas Austin and Tim & Bob, she signed with Arista Records at age thirteen and released her debut album Miss Thang in 1995. Its first two singles "Don't Take It Personal" and "Before You Walk out of My Life" made her the youngest recording act to ever have two consecutive chart-topping hits on the US Billboard Top R&B Singles chart. more »

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Written by: GABRIEL JACKSON, DALLAS AUSTIN, LA MONTE EDWARDS, COLIN FITZROY WOLFE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Song Production
"Like This and Like That" is a song from Monica's debut studio album, "Miss Thang."
Album Success
"Miss Thang" including this track was a commercial success and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, indicating over three million copies sold.
US Rank
This song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating its immense popularity in the United States.
Collaboration
"Like This and Like That" was produced by Dallas Austin, who has worked with other notable artists like TLC and Boyz II Men.
Song Duration
"Like This and Like That" has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
Genre
The song is primarily classified as R&B, it also infuses elements of hip-hop.
Featured Artist
The track features rapper Mr. Malik who was part of the group Illegal in the 1990s.
Release Year
“Like This and Like That” was released in the year 1995.
Music Video
The music video of "Like This and Like That" features Monica performing the song with backup dancers and showcasing her sultry vocals and amazing dance skills.
Inspiration
Monica was only 14 years old when she recorded the album "Miss Thang" which includes "Like This and Like That", and she drew inspiration from her life experiences to deliver the album.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Monica's vocal maturity, production, and overall delivery on "Like This and Like That". The song is consistently lauded as one of Monica's best early-career songs.
Chart Performance
Apart from the Billboard 100, "Like This and Like That" also enjoyed success on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart where it peaked at number two.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Monica, Colin Wolfe, and Dallas Austin.
Recording Label
"Like This and Like That" was released under the Arista Records label.
Legacy
"Like This and Like That" continue to enjoy airplay on R&B and hip-hop stations, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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