Like I Do

GoldLink, Christina Aguilera

About Like I Do

"Like I Do" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her eighth studio album Liberation. American rapper GoldLink is featured on the song. The track was released as the third single on June 7, 2018. A lyric video for the song was later released on YouTube in June 21, 2018. The single received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2019.


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2018
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Right, having you said it, uh
Talk to the reverend, uh
But I know you better and I'm tryna
And you know we perfect
Baby girl, look at us
Make a young
Cash out that running
All that little booty in your trunk
Make a man wanna say hallelujah when they jump
Make 'em buy a little Porsche, I'm around you so we stunt
Black men, black car let you buy you what you want, uh

No, wait, baby you a problem
Sagittarius, hm, exciting
Looking Aguilera, so I know you got some
Coexisting, you the moon, I'm the sun
Genie in my bottle
I'm trying to rub on your hips
Ain't no other man who can talk to you like I did
That's real
Let's start a family
I'm Uncle Phil, you my Aunt Viv
Fly to Spain, go to Rome
We don't ever have to ever go home
I want to love you from your head to your toe
I like a little fuss and fighting when I go
You say leave, tell me stay, want me go
Then I leave, pouting like I'm gone
But you know I never leave you on your own
And you're too bad for these brothers who be on your phone like

Let me make this simple for ya
Lay it out on the table for ya
In case you need a little reminder
I've been doing this way before you
Boy you already know my story
You were raised in all my glory

I don't need your little money
I can put you under something
Stop talking, we can get along
We can Marvin Gaye and get it on
Where you want to be, I've been before
Shh, say no more
Boy, you're so much better when you don't speak
If you get somethin' get one thing
Can't play me, boy, I'm out of your league

No, baby, you can't do it quite like I do
I do
Like I do
I may not want but just might have to show you
Show you
What I do
And you can't do it quite like I do

This feeling is legendary
Welcome to my sanctuary
Every time like the first time
But, baby, girls like me ain't temporary
Can't fake it when it comes this natural
I ain't ever tried, it's just natural, ha

I don't need your little money
I can put you under something
Stop talking, we can get along
We can Marvin Gaye and get it on
Where you want to be, I've been before
Shh, say no more
Boy, you're so much better when you don't speak
If you get somethin' get one thing (Get one thing)
Can't play me, boy, I'm out of your league (Your league)

No, baby, you can't do it quite like I do
I do
Like I do
I may not want but just might have to show you
Show you (Show you)
What I do (What I do)
And you can't do it quite like I do (I do)

Oh (Oh)
Can't keep running your mouth (Can't keep running your mouth)
I got time but (Got time now)
What I got to lie, what I got to lie about? (What I got to lie about?)
Ooh
There you go running your mouth (There you go running your mouth)
Show me what it is
Show me right now (Show me what it is, show me right now)
'Cuz I can do (Oh oh)

Don't talk for a second
Just get on this lesson
Don't you second guess it
Just show some respect and
It can go far for you
I know it's kind of hard for you
It's not my job but you're working so hard
I can share a bar or two
Plus you're kinda cute

Stop talking, we can get along
We can Marvin Gaye and get it on
Where you want to be, I've been before
Shh, say no more (Say no more)
Boy, you're so much better when you don't speak
If you get somethin' get one thing (One thing)
Can't play me, boy, I'm out of your league (Your league)

No, baby, you can't do it quite like I do (Woo)
I do (Yeah)
Like I do (Like I do)
I may not want but just might have to
Show you (Let me show you what I do now, baby)
Show you (Can't do it, boy, like I do, yeah, yeah)
What I do (Yeah)
And you can't do it quite like I do (Woo)

Hahahaha
Hey
Uh
Yeah
Hey yeah
Oh
Ooooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Woooo

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Christina Aguilera

Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actress. Born in Staten Island, New York, she first appeared on national television as a contestant on Star Search in early 1990, and later starred in The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993 to 1994. more »

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Written by: Brandon Anderson Paak, Christina Aguilera, Jonathan Edgar Park, Sang Hyeon Lee, Tayla Parx, Whitney Phillips, William Carlos D'Anthony

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Like I Do" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her eighth studio album "Liberation," released in 2018.
Genre Classification
The song is typically categorized under R&B and Hip-Hop music genres.
Featuring Artist
The song features American rapper GoldLink who adds a rap verse to the track.
Track Producers
"Like I Do" was produced by celebrated producers Anderson .Paak, and Mark Ronson. Anderson .Paak also co-wrote the song.
Song Duration
The duration of the song "Like I Do" is approximately 4 minutes and 49 seconds.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of "Like I Do" express self-confidence and empowerment, with Aguilera singing about a potential lover understanding that no one can love him like she does.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Aguilera's vocal performance and the smooth, catchy beat of the track.
Accolades
"Like I Do" was nominated for a Grammy at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in the category of "Best Rap/Sung Performance" in 2019.
Track's Ranking
While the song did not chart in the US Billboard Hot 100, it did rank on the Billboard US R&B Songs, peaking at number 36.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, "Like I Do" does not yet have an official music video.
Live Performances
Aguilera performed this song as part of her set list during her concert tour in support of the Liberation album.
Song's Impact on Career
"Like I Do" marked a shift in Aguilera's music style to a more R&B-influenced sound, showcasing her versatility as an artist.

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