That's The Way (I Like It) – English Lyrics

• By: KC & The Sunshine Band

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythm and simple, repetitive lyrics of KC & The Sunshine Band's 'That's The Way (I Like It).' This quintessential disco hit offers a fun and accessible way to practice common English phrases and expressions of joy and affection. Its catchy chorus and clear vocal delivery make it an excellent choice for language learners to pick up vocabulary and improve listening comprehension while grooving to its timeless beat.

[English]

Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

When you take me, by the hand

Tell me I'm, your loving man

When you give me, all your love

And do it babe, girl yes you can

Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

When I get to, be in your arms

When we're all, all alone

When you whisper, sweet in my ear

When you turn, turn me on

Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

Babe, oh babe, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh

Babe, oh babe, uh-huh

That's the way uh-huh

That's the way uh-huh

Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

...

Uh-huh

Uh-huh

...

Oh, that's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

That's the way, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh

Your love is hot, yeah

I like it

Oh, I can't get enough

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
like /laɪk/ A1	verb - to enjoy or approve of something
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get into one's hands, control, or possession
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to freely transfer the possession of something to someone
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
arms /ɑːrmz/ A2	noun - plural of arm; upper limbs of the human body
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - having no one else present; solitary
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste or smell
ear /ɪər/ A1	noun - the organ of hearing
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B1	verb - to speak very softly using one's breath
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to move so as to face or go in a different direction
loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing love
hot /hɒt/ A1	adjective - having a high degree of heat or a high temperature

Key Grammar Structures

• That's the way (I like it)

  ➔ Subject-Verb-Complement with elliptical clause

  ➔ "That's the way" is the subject-verb-complement. The full phrase is "That's the way (that) I like it." The relative pronoun "that" is omitted. This is a common feature in informal English.

• When you take me, by the hand

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase indicating manner/instrument

  ➔ The phrase "by the hand" uses the preposition "by" to describe how the action (taking) is performed. It means "with your hand".

• Tell me I'm, your loving man

  ➔ Subject Complement (Adjective)

  ➔ Here, "loving" is an adjective describing the noun "man." The phrase "your loving man" is acting as the subject complement of the verb "am" (I'm).

• And do it babe, girl yes you can

  ➔ Imperative Clause + Affirmative Statement with emphasis.

  ➔ "Do it" is an imperative. "Yes, you can" is an affirmative statement used to emphasize the possibility or ability of the subject.

• When I get to, be in your arms

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose after 'get to'

  ➔ "Get to" often means 'have the opportunity/ability'. The infinitive phrase "be in your arms" describes the purpose or outcome of the ability achieved. Note that a comma is unnaturally placed in this lyric.

• When you turn, turn me on

  ➔ Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "Turn on" is a phrasal verb that means to excite or arouse someone. The first "turn" is the verb, and "on" is the particle.