I Like It Lyrics

About “I Like It”

I Like It by Stray Kids explores the initial stages of a romantic relationship, where the excitement and butterflies are prominent, but there is a reluctance to define or commit to the relationship. The song captures the thrill of these early moments and the desire to keep things casual.

• Release Date: July 19, 2024
• Album: ATE
• Composers: 방찬, 창빈, 한 (Stray Kids), Nathan Cunningham, Marc Sibley, JBACH
• Lyricists: 방찬, 창빈, 한 (Stray Kids), JBACH
• Arrangers: Space Primates, 방찬

Annotations and Meaning.

The song I Like It delves into the playful and uncertain phase of a budding romance, emphasizing the enjoyment of the present moment without the pressure of labels or commitments.

[Refrain]

Seungmin's refrain likens the relationship to a game of cops and robbers, full of energy and chemistry. The lines "Pushing me further, pulling me closer" and "I think I'm addicted to the title, 'You and me'" convey the magnetic attraction and the thrill of the undefined connection.

[Verse 1]

Changbin and Felix express a desire to keep the relationship undefined. "이 관계를 정의하지 마" (Don't define this relationship) and "사랑은 모르겠고 좋아하는 사이" (Not sure about love, but we like each other) highlight the preference for enjoying the current state without rushing into definitions.

[Chorus]

Lee Know, Bang Chan, and Hyunjin emphasize the joy of the current feeling. "Before we love, we love this feeling, babe" and "Yeah, I love that, I like you, but I don't wanna love" suggest a preference for maintaining the enjoyable, carefree nature of the relationship.

[Verse 2]

Han and Hyunjin talk about the fun in the anticipation and the reluctance to dive into deeper emotions. "진전 없이 just stay tuned" (Without progress, just stay tuned) and "진심은 no thanks, so keep it" (No thanks to sincerity, so keep it) reflect a desire to keep things light-hearted and playful.

[Refrain]

Bang Chan reiterates the desire to continue the fun without defining the relationship. "Still got so much to find out, we playing Hide and Seek" and "Let's not go official, we can keep the 'You and me'" emphasize the enjoyment of the mystery and the preference for keeping things unofficial.

[Pre-Chorus]

I.N, Lee Know, and Felix highlight the fluctuating nature of the relationship. "서로 가까워졌다가도" (Even if we get closer) and "Yeah, I love that I like you, but I don't wanna love" suggest a balance between closeness and maintaining personal space.

[Outro]

Hyunjin and Felix conclude the song by repeating the phrase "Ooh, I like it," reinforcing the enjoyment of the current state and the preference for not complicating things with deeper emotions or labels. I Like It captures the essence of a playful and carefree romance, where the excitement of the moment takes precedence over defining the relationship or committing to deeper emotions.