(I Like) The Way You Love Me
Michael Jackson
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I was alone in the dark when I met ya Oh ooh You took my hand and you told me you loved me Oh ooh I was alone, there was no love in my life (I was alone, there was no love in my life) I was afraid of life and you came in time (I was afraid of life and you came in time) You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight (You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight) Ooh ooh I like the way how you're holdin' me It doesn't matter how you're holdin' me I like the way you're lovin me' It doesn't matter how you are lovin' me I like the way how you're touchin' me It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me I like the way how you're kissin' me It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me You'll see It won't be long 'til we make vows, I bet ya Oh ooh I thank the Heavens above that I met ya Oh ooh I was alone, there was no love in my life (I was alone, there was no love in my life) I was afraid of life and you came in time (I was afraid of life and you came in time) You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight (You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight) Ooh I like the way how you're lovin' me (It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me) I like the way how you're holdin' me (It doesn't matter how you're lovin' me) I like the way how you're touchin' me (It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me) I like the way how you're kissin' me (It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me) The world's a better place (The world's a better place) 'Cause you came in time, ('Cause you came in time) You took away the rain and brought the sunshine, (You took away the rain and brought the sunshine) I was afraid 'cause I was hurt the last time, (I was afraid 'cause I was hurt the last time) Uh uh I like the way how you're holdin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me) I like the way how you're lovin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are lovin' me) I like the way how you're touchin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me) I like the way how you're kissin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me) You'll see. Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh Uh uh I like the way how you're holdin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me) I like the way how you're lovin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are lovin' me) I like the way how you're touchin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me) I like the way how you're kissin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me) I like the way how you're holdin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me) I like the way how you're lovin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are lovin' me) I like the way how you're touchin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me) I like the way how you're kissin' me, (It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me) You'll see
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Written by: TAURA STINSON, DEANDRE GRIFFIN, ALONZO JACKSON
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"(I Like) The Way You Love Me" was originally released as a solo track on the 2004 box set called "The Ultimate Collection" with the title "The Way You Love Me." After Michael Jackson's death in 2009, the song was reworked and released on the album "Michael" in 2010.
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Musical CompositionThis soulful track follows a slow-tempo R&B style. It features acoustic guitars, drums, and keyboards, offering a more mellow and stripped-back sound compared to some of Jackson's other tracks.
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Lyric ContentThe song boasts a positive message about love and connection. The lyrics celebrate the genuine affection and acceptance the singer experiences in a relationship, emphasizing on the simplicity and sincerity of love.
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VocalsCompared to Jackson’s other work, the vocals in "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" are more relaxed and softer. It showcases his versatile vocal capabilities, from crooning the verses to singing the chorus in a sweet falsetto, and then belting in his higher register.
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Phone Conversation FeatureThe final version of the song begins with a phone conversation where Michael outlines how he wants the song to sound. This adds an intimate, personal touch to the track.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it was not released as a single, "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" reached the 6th spot on the Billboard's Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
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ProductionThe track was produced by renowned music producer Theron "Neff-U" Feemster, who had previously worked with artists like Ne-Yo and Dr. Dre.
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PromotionThe song made its first public appearance on Youtube on Michael Jackson's official channel in July 2011, nearly a year after its release.
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Demo VersionThe 2004 demo version included in "The Ultimate Collection" box set involves Jackson singing and Beatboxing on the track, revealing his process of song composition.
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Critical ReceptionReception of the song was positive for the most part, with critics praising its gentle melody and Jackson's expressive vocal performance.
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Posthumous Album ControversyThe release of the "Michael" album, where the final version of "(I Like) The Way You Love Me" is found, sparked a controversy as some critics, fans, and even family members doubted the authenticity of the vocals on some songs
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