Like China
Phil Collins
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My mom and daddy both say I must be crazy to be this infatuated But I know you know We got something special never felt before You get me going just looking at you And the feeling's not hard to recognize so Alright I'll come out in the open with it Will you walk out with me 'Cause you're the first girl I've ever loved Tell me do you feel the same way Well I'll show you I'm not like all the rest 'Cause I know who I am Your skin is smooth as silk and your eyes like stars You're just like a picture book standing there But I can't go on No, I can't go on thinking you don't feel the same way as I do I'll be so careful I'll hold you like china I'll promise not to hurt you I'll hold you like china You won't feel nothing, I'll hold you like china 'Cause I know it's your first time Your mom and dad don't like me And they tell me every time I call around to see you I don't know why 'Cause I always straighten my tie and comb my hair I know your brother thinks that I'm a limp wristed wimp from the other side of town I know he's got me wrong Because I'm really not like that, I'll tell you why You're the first girl I've ever loved Tell me do you feel the same way Well I'll show you I'm not like all the rest 'Cause I know who I am I remember the very first time I held your hand And that was the last time you were so close to me But I can't go on No, I can't go on thinking you don't feel the same way as I do I'll be so careful I'll hold you like china I'll promise not to hurt you I'll hold you like china You won't feel nothing, I'll hold you like china 'Cause I know it's your first time I know, you know and now I wanna, I wanna tell everybody I know you, know and now I want them all to see I know, you know and now I wanna, I wanna tell everybody I know you, know and now I want them all to see
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Written by: Phil Collins
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Like China" is a track by English musician Phil Collins. Collins is known for both his solo career and his association with the rock band Genesis.
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Album Information"Like China" is one of the songs from Collins's second solo album called "Hello, I Must Be Going!", which was released in 1982.
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Musical CompositionThe track features up-tempo beats and a mix of rock and pop elements, showcasing the distinctive sound of '80s music.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe song's lyrics display Collins's storytelling ability. It tells about a young a working-class lad who's trying to impress a girl from a higher class, promising he will not break her 'like china'.
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CollaborationsGuitarist Daryl Stuermer, bassist John Giblin and drummer Chester Thompson, along with The Phenix Horns, contribute to the dynamic and rich sound of this track.
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ReceptionThough "Like China" wasn't singled out for individual success or as a single release, the album "Hello, I Must Be Going!" peaked at No. 2 on UK Albums Chart and was certified triple Platinum in the US.
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Live PerformancesCollins performed "Like China" live during his 1982-1983 tours but it was rarely included in his later performances or tours.
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Phil's Personal LifeAt the time the album was released, Collins was going through a divorce which influenced a lot in his music creation for this album.
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InspirationThe song's title might have been inspired by the common British expression "treat it like china," meaning to handle something with extreme care.
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Phil's Musical Style"Like China" showcases Collins's ability to combine different music genres. Although he is often associated with pop and soft rock, this track reveals his affinity for experimentation, mashing up different sounds and styles.
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