This song was the title single from The S.O.S. Band’s fifth album Just The Way You Like It in 1984. After their massive success with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis writing and producing the previous year’s smash “Just Be Good To Me,” Epic Records wanted a soundalike single for their next album.
“Just...
[Verse 1: Mary Davis]
You...have been single for a long time
And I don't wanna cramp your style
Still you insist you want to settle down
But I know better
You can't change years overnight
And asking that, I would never do
So here is the solution that comes to mind
[Chorus: Mary Davis]
As long as I can be your number one
You still can have your fun
Whenever you need love
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
You keep your other girls
Until you settle down
Whenever you get bored
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
[Verse 2: Mary Davis]
I...have never had a guy
Who has as many girls as you
But numbers cannot take the place of quality
I have no doubt
By this decision to see us through
And my love is so strong for you
And by your side I always will remain
[Chorus: Mary Davis]
As long as I can be your number one
You still can have your fun
Whenever you need love
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
You keep your other girls
Until you settle down
Whenever you get bored
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
[Break]
Just the way you like it
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...
Just the way you like it
Ooh-ooh...
[Bridge: Mary Davis]
If you...plan on loving me for a lifetime
It doesn't matter what you do
With other girls, they just can't change your mind
(Oh, no) 'Cause when you're tired of them
You'll come back to me
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
I won't tie you down
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You can play around
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
'Cause you know where the best love is found
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Right here
[Chorus: Mary Davis]
As long as I can be your number one
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...)
You still can have your fun
(Ooh-ooh...)
Whenever you need love
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
You keep your other girls
(Oh-oh)
Until you settle down
('Til you settle down)
Whenever you get bored
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
As long as I can be your number one
(Anyway you need it)
You still can have your fun
(Anyway you want it)
Whenever you need love
(Anytime, anywhere
Just for you, I'll be there
Anyway you want it)
You keep your other girls
(Anyway you need it)
Until you settle down
(Anyway you like it)
Whenever you get bored
(I'll be there on the casee
Keep a smile on your face
Just the way you like it)
As long as I can be your number one
(Just the way you need it)
You still can have your fun
(Just the way you want it)
Whenever you need love
(I will give it to you
Just the way, just the way you like it)
You keep your other girls...
(Yeah)
As long as I can be your number one
(Ooh-ooh)
You still can have your fun
Whenever you need love
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
You keep your other girls
(You keep, you keep, you keep your other girls)
Until you settle down
Whenever you get bored
I will give it to you
Just the way you like it
As long as I...
Just the way you like it
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh...
Just the way you like it, boy
Ooh-ooh...
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Just the Way You Like It was written by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Just the Way You Like It was produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
The S.O.S. Band released Just the Way You Like It on Fri Aug 03 1984.
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