Like the Way I Do

Melissa Etheridge

About Like the Way I Do

"Like the Way I Do" is a Melissa Etheridge song, the second single from her debut album Melissa Etheridge (1988).


Year:
2005
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Is it so hard to satisfy your senses?
You found out to love me you have to climb some fences
Scratching and crawling along the floor to touch you
And just when it feels right you say you found someone to hold you
Does she like I do

Baby tell me does she love you like the way I love you
Does she stimulate you, attract and captivate you
Tell me does she miss you existing just to kiss you
Like the way I do
Tell me does she want you, infatuate and haunt you
Does she know just how to shock and electrify and rock you
Does she inject you, seduce you and affect you
Like the way I do
Like the way I do

Can I survive all the implications
Even if I tried could you be less than an addiction
Don't you think I know there's so many others
Who would beg steal and lie, fight, kill and die
Just to hold you, hold you like I do

Baby tell me does she love you like the way I love you
Does she stimulate you, attract and captivate you
Tell me does she miss you existing just to kiss you
Like the way I do
Tell me does she want you, infatuate and haunt you
Does she know just how to shock and electrify and rock you
Does she inject you, seduce you and affect you
Like the way I do

Oh, nobody loves you, like the way I do
Nobody wants you, like the way I do
Nobody needs you, like the way I do
Nobody aches, nobody aches just to hold you
Like the way I do
No, no, no

Tell me does she love you like the way I love you
Does she stimulate you, attract and captivate you
Tell me does she miss you, existing just to kiss you
Like the way I do
Oh, tell me does she want you, infatuate and haunt you
Does she know just how to shock and electrify and rock you
Does she inject you, seduce you and affect you, baby
Like the way I do

No, like the way I do
Oh, ho, yeah

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Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and activist. more »

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Written by: MELISSA ETHERIDGE

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10 facts about this song

Creation
Melissa Etheridge penned "Like The Way I Do" before she even had a record deal. This song is one of her initial compositions, showcasing her early songwriting potential.
Album Appearance
The song is from Melissa's self-titled debut album, "Melissa Etheridge," released in 1988.
Song Theme
With intensely emotional lyrics, "Like The Way I Do" is about unrequited love. Etheridge explained in interviews that it was about an obsession with a woman who was not reciprocating the feelings.
Live Audience Signature
"Like The Way I Do" has become a crescendo piece during live performances. Melissa Etheridge earns praise for her ability to inject so much energy and emotion into her live performances of this song.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Tony van den Ende. It features Etheridge performing the song on stage in front of an audience.
Singles Chart
The song was released as a single in 1988 but failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100 during its initial release. However, it re-charted in 1995, reaching number 42, following the commercial success of Etheridge's fourth album "Yes I Am".
German Success
In Germany, "Like the Way I Do" was the biggest hit for Etheridge. It peaked at number 10 on the German singles chart and stayed in the charts for over 34 weeks.
Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Musical Style
The song, like much of Etheridge's work, features a mix of rock and roll and blues elements. She is well-known for her gritty, soulful voice, and passionate performances, all of which are evident in "Like The Way I Do".
Cover Versions
A few artists have covered this song, including 2 Unlimited, who added a Eurodance spin to this classic rock tune.

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