Make Me Like You

"Make Me Like You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani for her upcoming third solo studio album This Is What the Truth Feels Like (2016). Released as the album's second single, the song was first released digitally on February 12, 2016, while being serviced to contemporary hit radio four days later, on February 16. Stefani co-wrote the song with Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels, and its producers Mattman & Robin. It is a pop and disco song, with influences of light rock, with its instrumentation consisting of chiming guitars, "digi-harps" and a "beachy" drum progression. Considered a departure from her previous single, "Used to Love You" (2015), "Make Me Like You" is about feeling renewed and finding love again following a fractured relationship. Many critics believed the song was inspired by her relationship with American singer Blake Shelton, which was later confirmed by Stefani. The song received acclaim from music critics, who praised the track's upbeat environment and its radio-friendly vibe. The music video for the song was the first to be created on live television and it was recorded during the 2016 Grammy Awards commercial break. Stefani's long-time collaborator, Sophie Muller, directed the video which involved several costume changes and various scenes, including a car crash, a salon, and a piano lounge. It also pokes fun at the media scrutiny over her personal life. The video garnered a positive reaction from critics, for being "colorful" and "entertaining".

[Verse 1] I was fine 'fore I met you I was broken but fine I was lost and uncertain But my heart was still mine I was free 'fore I met you I was broken but free All alone in the clear view But now you are all I see [Pre-Chorus] Hey, wait a minute No, you can't do this to me Wait a minute No, that's not fair Hey, wait a minute You're on me like jewelry I really like you, but I'm so scared [Chorus] Why'd you have to go and make me like you? Yeah this is a feeling I'm not used to Why'd you have to go and make me like you? I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you Cause now you got me missing you [Verse 2] Something I could get used to I could get used to this It's getting harder to leave it Your lips on my lips Woah, I can't believe it How good it could be Didn't wanna believe it But now you are all I see [Pre-Chorus] Hey, wait a minute No, you can't do this to me Wait a minute No, that's not fair Hey, wait a minute You're on me like jewelry I really like you, but I'm so scared [Chorus] Why'd you have to go and make me like you? Yeah this is a feeling I'm not used to Why'd you have to go and make me like you? I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you Why'd you have to go and make me like you? Yeah this is a feeling I'm not used to Why'd you have to go and make me like you? I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you [Bridge] Oh God, thank God that I found you Oh God, cause now you got me missing you Oh God, thank God that I found you I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you Thank God Thank God that I found you, oh Now you got me missing you Now you got me missing you [Chorus] Why'd you have to go and make me like you? Yeah this is a feeling I'm not used to Why'd you have to go and make me like you? I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you Why'd you have to go and make me like you? Yeah this is a feeling I'm not used to Why'd you have to go and make me like you? I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you [Outro] Oh God, thank God that I found you Oh God, cause now you got me missing you Oh God, thank God that I found you I'm so mad at you cause now you got me missing you