I Like You The Way You Are

Michael Jackson · Other Songs - Michael Jackson

(Live at Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Concert Tribute)



MICHAEL:

Hey pretty baby with the high heels on

You give me fever like I've never, ever known

I feel your fever from miles around

I'll pick you up in my car and we'll paint the town

Just kiss me baby and tell me twice

That you're the one for

MICHAEL:

The way you make me feel, babe

You really turn me on

You knock me off of my feet

Hee

My lonely days are gone

Ooh



[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

(I like the feeling you're giving me)

(Just hold me closer baby, I'm in ecstasy)

[Oh, I'll be working from nine to five][To buy you

things to keep you by my side](I never felt so in love before)

(Just promise baby, you'll love me forevermore)

[(I swear I'm keeping you satisfied)][('cause you're the one for me)]

[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

[The way you make me feel](The way you make me feel)

[You really turn me on](You really turn me on)

[You knock me off of my feet][Now baby, hee](You knock me off of my feet)

[My lonely days are gone](My lonely days are gone)

[Ooh]

[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

[Go on girl](I never felt so in love before)

[Promise baby, you'll love me forevermore]

(I swear I'm keeping you satisfied)

[('cause you're the one for me)]

[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

[The way you make me feel](The way you make me feel)

[(You really turn me on)]

(You really turn me on)

[(You knock me off of my feet darling)][Now baby,

hee](You knock me off of my feet)

[(My lonely days are gone)](My lonely days are gone)



[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

[Ain't nobody's business][

(Ain't nobody's business)][

(Ain't nobody's business)][

(Ain't nobody's business)][But mine and my baby][Hee, hee][Hee, hee, ooh]

MICHAEL:

Give it to me

Give me some time

Come on be my girl

I wanna be with mine

Ain't nobody's business

Ain't nobody's business

But mine and my baby's

Go on girl, owh



[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

[Oh][Ooh][Ooh](My lonely days are gone)

[Give it to me][Give me some time][Come on be my girl][I

wanna be with mine][Ain't nobody's business][Ain't

nobody's business][But mine and my baby's](Ooh)



[MICHAEL] (BRITNEY):

[Britney Spears, ladies and gentleman](Thank you)

[We love you](I love you too)

[God bless you

I Like You The Way You Are

Released in 1982 as part of the groundbreaking Thriller album, Michael Jackson's 'I Like You The Way You Are' stands as a quintessential example of his mid-career pop fusion. The track blends smooth R&B sensibilities with polished production, showcasing Jackson's signature vocal delivery and dance-oriented choreography that defined the era. As a lead single from one of the best-selling albums of all time, the song reinforced his status as a global icon while introducing new musical textures to mainstream audiences. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious rhythm and the seamless integration of Jackson's artistry with the collaborative spirit of the Thriller team, cementing it as a cornerstone of his discography.