I Like Me Better
Lauv
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To be young and in love in New York City (New York City) To not know who I am but still know that I'm good long as you're here with me To be drunk and in love in New York City Midnight into morning coffee Burning through the hours talking Damn, I like me better when I'm with you I like me better when I'm with you I knew from the first time, I'd stay for a long time 'cause I like me better when I like me better when I'm with you I don't know what it is but I got that feeling (got that feeling) Waking up in this bed next to you swear the room Yeah, it got no ceiling If we lay, let the day just pass us by I might get to too much talking I might have to tell you something Damn, I like me better when I'm with you I like me better when I'm with you I knew from the first time, I'd stay for a long time 'cause I like me better when I like me better when I'm with you Stay awhile, stay awhile Stay here with me Stay awhile, stay awhile, oh Stay awhile, stay awhile Stay here with me Lay here with me I like me better when I'm with you (yes, I do, yes, I do, babe) I like me better when I'm with you (ooh, no) I knew from the first time, I'd stay for a long time ,cause I like me better when I like me better when I'm with you (I like me, I like me) (Look who you made me, made me, oh, no) Better when, I like me better when I'm with you
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Written by: Matthew Matosic, Ari Leff
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"I like Me Better" is a song by the American songwriter and independent electronic music producer Lauv.
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Origin and Release DateLauv, whose real name is Ari Leff, released the song "I like Me Better" on May 19, 2017.
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Early SuccessDespite being released independently, the song saw incredible success and reached the Top 10 in several countries, including Australia and Germany.
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InspirationLauv wrote "I Like Me Better" while he was attending New York University. The song was inspired by his fresh experiences in New York City and a budding romantic relationship.
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CompositionThe song is predominantly Electronic Pop and has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 17 seconds. It consists of a catchy hook supported by upbeat, electronic instrumentals.
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Commercial Success“I Like Me Better” was certified multi-platinum in various countries. In the United States, it received a triple-platinum certification.
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PerformanceLauv performed the song on the "Today" show in July 2018. His performance was met with critical acclaim for its authenticity and Lauv's vocal prowess.
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TV Show PlacementThe song gained additional popularity when it was featured in the Netflix original series "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," during a key romantic scene.
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Creative ProcessLauv has said in interviews that he created the initial concept for "I Like Me Better" in just under four hours, which is significantly less than what he usually spends on a song.
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Spotify RecordsAs of March 2022, "I Like Me Better" has over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify, making it Lauv's most popular song on the platform.
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Awards and RecognitionWhile the song didn't win any major awards, it was nominated for several, including the iHeartRadio Music Award for Dance Song of the Year in 2019.
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Personal SignificanceLauv has mentioned in interviews that "I Like Me Better" was a turning point in his career, serving as his first major breakout hit.
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