"Like You" is a song by Will Reiben featuring Ayesha Erotica. It was written, recorded and produced in 2018, prior to Ayesha’s retirement from music later that year. [1]
Background[]
Surprise Release[]
The song was uploaded privately to Will’s main SoundCloud account on September 27th, 2020, although it was made public on December 11th, 2023.[1]
Theme[]
Lyrically, this song delves into the complexities of moving on from a past relationship. Despite trying to embrace a new chapter in life with a new partner (“the new guy” mentioned in the lyrics), there’s a lingering emotional connection to the ex-partner that surfaces repeatedly.[1]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Will Rebein]
I never left my place, saying, "Let's go burn a bridge today"
How was I to know you were smokin' outside, a block away?
When you saw us, baby, I knew there wasn't much to say
[Pre-Chorus: Will Rebein]
I know you heard about the new guy
About my new life
But I know something's up, and you do too
'Cause when we kiss in the back of my mind
Is the fact I'm not fine
But when the lights go down, and I close my eyes
Ain't it funny that he looks like you?
[Chorus: Will Rebein]
He talks a little like you
He walks a little like you
Makes me feel the way that you do
Ain't it funny that he acts like you?
He does the same shit you do
He's rough, a little like you
He fucks a little like you
Ain't it funny that he looks like—
[Verse 2: Ayesha Erotica]
He's my reinvention
It's like moving on's become my new obsession
Tryna replicate the past is my deflection
My protection from the loss of your affection (Your affection)
[Pre-Chorus: Ayesha Erotica]
I know you heard about the new guy (I know you've heard, boy)
About my new life
But I know something's up and you do too
'Cause when we kiss in the back of my mind (My mind)
Is the fact I'm not fine
But when the lights go down, and I close my eyes
Ain't it funny that he looks like you?
[Chorus: Ayesha Erotica]
He talks a little like you
He walks a little like you
Makes me feel the way that you do
Ain't it funny that he acts like you?
He does the same shit you do
He's rough, a little like you
He fucks a little like you
[Pre-Chorus: Ayesha Erotica, Will Rebein & Ayesha Erotica]
I know you heard about the new guy (I know you heard, boy)
About my new life
But I know something's up and you do too
'Cause when we kiss in the back of my mind (My mind)
Is the fact I'm not fine
But when the lights go down, and I close my eyes
Ain't it funny that he looks like you?
[Chorus: Will Rebein & Ayesha Erotica]
He talks a little like you
He walks a little like you
Makes me feel the way that you do
Ain't it funny that he acts like you?
He does the same shit you do
He's rough, a little like you
He fucks a little like you
Ain't it funny that he looks like you?
