I Like It
I Like It is a song by Gerry and the Pacemakers, written by Mitch Murray, and was played frequently as the final track of a concert throughout the 1982 See You Tour. Lyrics are reprinted below, transcribed from the live performances themselves. Live performances are mostly faithful to the original lyrics, but a couple short verses are chopped off and there are slight differences in some word choices. The entire track, sourced from multiple stellar soundings, including an FM broadcast recording of 1982-02-21 Tiffany's, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, are available to listen below. The track is mentioned by Daryl Bamonte in BONG magazine, issue 24 on page 15, see below:
BONG magazine, issue 24, page 15
Daryl Bamonte has said on Facebook regarding I Like It:
I definitely do not recall "ILI" ever being demoed, or even played live until 1982.
Live versions
This section provides examples of live versions of I Like It from each tour that it was played. The recording from 1982-02-21 Glasgow is generally regarded as the best sounding version out of these examples.
1982 See You Tour
- Play 1982-02-21 Tiffany's, Glasgow, Scotland, UK (FM broadcast)
- Play 1982-02-27 Bridge House, London, England, UK (Audience)
- Play 1982-03-06 Rockola, Madrid, Spain (FM broadcast)
- Play 1982-03-24 Trinity Hall, Hamburg, Germany (Audience)
- Play 1982-03-26 Metropol, Berlin, Germany (Audience)
Lyrics
I Like It
Note: Lyrics are representative of the version as performed by Depeche Mode.
I like it, I like it
I like the way you run your fingers through my hair
And I like the way you tickle my chin
And I like the way you let yourself in
When your mama's not there
I like it, I like it
I like the things you say and all the things you do
And I like the way you straighten my tie
And I like the way you're winkin' your eye
And I know I like you, and I know I like you
Do that again
You're driving me insane
Kiss me once more
That's another thing I like you for
I like it, I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more with every day
And I like it always hearing you say
You're likin' it too, you're likin' it too
Do that again
You're driving me insane
Kiss me once more
That's another thing I like you for
I like it, I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more with every day
And I like it always hearing you say
You're likin' it too, you're likin' it too
Whoa oh, I like it
Are you likin' it too?
Songwriter: Mitch Murray
Publishing Information: ©1963 Laurie 3196 (US)/Columbia (EMI). All rights reserved.
Live performances
- Main article: Available recordings of "I Like It"
- Main article: List of dates where "I Like It" was played
