Post Malone Ft.Doja Cat I Like You Lyrics (A Happier Song)

“I Like You (A Happier Song)” is a pop track by American rapper and singer Post Malone. Released in 2020, it departed from Malone’s typically melancholic, hip-hop-oriented songs. Where many of Malone’s hits deal with themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and addiction, “I Like You” has a much more upbeat and cheerful tone. Over a vintage-style doo-wop-inspired instrumental, Malone sings infectious melodies about the euphoria of being in new love.

He professes his joy in finding someone who lifts his spirits and makes him want to improve. While still retaining Malone’s signature raspy vocal delivery, the song showcases his versatility by embracing a brighter, feel-good side less represented in his catalog. “I Like You” proved popular upon its release, giving fans a catchy dose of Post Malone they weren’t used to hearing. It demonstrated his ability to craft cross-genre hits beyond hip-hop and rock-influenced songs.

Lyrics Of I Like You

OOH, GIRL, I LIKE YOU, I DO I WANNA BE

YOUR FRIEND, GO SHOPPIN’ IN A BENZ

I LIKE YOU, I DO. I’LL HIT YOU WHEN

I LAND, CAN YOU FIT ME IN YOUR PLANS

I LIKE YOU; I DO WE WENT OVER TO FRANCE, THEN WE

WOKE UP IN JAPAN. I LIKE YOU, I DO (I DO, MM)

OH, GIRL, I KNOW YOU ONLY LIKE  IT FANCY

SO, I PULL UP IN THAT MAY BACK CANDY

YEAH, YOU BOYFRIEND’LL NEVER UNDERSTAND

ME ‘CAUSE I’M ‘BOUT TO PULL HIS GIRL

LIKE A HAMMY, HAMMY LET’S TAKE

A LIL’ DIP, LIL’ LADY, HIT PCH, 180

HEY, I’VE BEEN THINKIN’ LATELY

THAT I NEED SOMEONE TO SAVE ME

NOW THAT I’M FAMOUS, I GOT ALL

AROUND ME BUT I NEED A GOOD GIRL

A NEED SOMEONE TO GROUND ME, SO PLEASE

BE TRUE, DON’T AROUND WITH ME

I NEED SOMEONE TO SHARE THIS HEART WITH

ME FILL YOU UP, THEN RUN IT BACK AGAIN

OOH, GIRL, I LIKE YOU, I WANNA BE

YOUR FRIEND, GO SHOPPIN’ IN A BENZ

I LIKE YOU, I DO. I’LL HIT YOU WHEN

I LAND, CAN YOU FIT ME IN YOUR PLANS?

I LIKE YOU, I DO WE WENT TO BED  IN FRANCE,

THEN WE WOKE UP IN JAPAN I LIKE YOU, I DO

(MM, MM, I DO)

LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU’RE FREE

‘CAUSE I BEEN TRYNA HIT IT ALL WEEK, BABE

WHY YOU ACTIN’ ALL SWEET? I KNOW

THAT YOU WANT LITTLE OL’ ME

I GET A LITTLE OD, BUT ANN’T NEW TO A FREAK?

LET ME DROP BANDS, PUT A JEWEL IN YA TEETH

HE LOVE THE WAY I DRIP, TURN THAT POOL TO

THE BEACH AND I COULDA COPPED BIRKIN

BUT I COP CELINE WHY WE GOT THE SAME

TASTE FOR THE FINER THINGS?

BRAND NEW WITH THE SAME OLD TEAM

NOW HE GOT ME ON A LEASH’ CAUSE

HE SAID NO STRINGS YOU KNOW I’M COOL WITH THAT

STOLE THE, YOU AIN’T GET SUED FOR THAT

WONDER WHAT A MIGHT DO FOR THAT

I COULD BE YOUR CHAKA; WHERE RUFUS AT?

80 IN THE BENZ WHEN THAT ROOF GO BACK, AYY

THEY DON’T WANNA SEE US GET TOO ATTACHED, AYY

I JUST GOT A FEELIN’ THAT WE MIGHT BE

FRIENDS FOR AL LONG, LONG TIME

YOU’RE MINE AND YOU KNOW

I LIKE YOU FOR THAT

OOH, GIRL, I LIKE YOU, I DO I WANNA BE

YOUR FRIEND, GO SHOPPIN’ IN A BENZ

I LIKE YOU, I DO. I’LL HIT YOU WHEN

I LAND, CAN YOU FIT ME IN YOUR PLANS?

I LIKE YOU; I DO WENT TO BED IN FRANCE,

THEN WE WOKE UP IN JAPAN I YOU, I DO

I DO, MM, I DO

I JUST WANT YOU, I JUST WANT YOU

YOUR HEART’S SO BIG, BUT THAT IS HUGE

JUST WANT YOU, OH, BABY, DO YOU

LIKE ME TOO? OOH, OOH

GIRL I LIKE YOU, I DO I WANNA BE YOUR

FRIEND, GO SHOPPIN’ IN A BENZ

I LIKE YOU, I DO (I DO, I DO)

Meaning Of I Like You Song

In “I Like You (A Happier Song),” Post Malone sings about finding joy and self-improvement through a caring romantic partner. Where he was once habitually melancholy and indulgent in unhealthy vices, he credits his romantic interest for helping lift him to “another level” mentally and emotionally.

He expresses how being with this person makes him want to channel his energy into more constructive directions by “figuring out how to man up.” At the song’s core is the message that having someone in your life who truly appreciates you for who you are can inspire personal growth and happiness.

Malone conveys vulnerability by opening up about past struggles yet expresses hope by describing this healthier dynamic. The sing-along melody and feel-good lyrics contrast with Malone’s signature brooding style, representing the upbeat perspective he’s gained from this uplifting relationship. The theme of being one’s best self through the support of a loving other makes “I Like You” an anthemic love song.