mike. (Mike Stud) – Like That Lyrics
[Bridge]
Didn’t you say it went bad, didn’t I say I’ll take it back
Didn’t you say you’ll take it back
[Verse 1]
I got no time to waste, I gotta go ride the wave
Wasn’t about me, I was just trying to love you
I know you’re trying babe, just (?)
But one thing I gotta know
[Hook]
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta do it like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta do me like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you doing me like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
You just call me out like that
Why you gotta do me like that
Always gotta do it like that
[Verse 2]
Honolulu Kawasaki, we was in Hibachi
Now I’m drinking sake
We been dropping b0mbs, call it Nagasaki
I was on the job, you was at a party
I ain’t playing hockey, but I had to put it on the ice
In this bedroom, you gonna stay the night
(?)
[Hook]
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta do it like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta do me like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you doing me like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
You just call me out like that
Why you gotta do me like that
Always gotta do it like that
[Verse 3]
Crashing of waves, crashing of waves at my place, yeah
Watch what you say, cause I’m ready to make some mistakes, yeah
I’ll lead the way, I’ll lead the way, yeah
(?)
[Bridge]
Didn’t you say it went bad, didn’t I say I’ll take it back
Didn’t you say you’ll take it back
[Hook]
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta do it like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta do me like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you doing me like that
Why you gotta move like that
Why you gotta move like that
You just call me out like that
Why you gotta do me like that
Always gotta do it like that
“Like That” by mike. (formerly Mike Stud)
📋 Song Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Like That |
| Artist | mike. (Mike Stud) |
| Genre | Hip-Hop / Melodic Rap / Lo-fi Trap |
| Release Date | Likely post-2020 (exact date not specified) |
| Mood | Reflective, emotional, slightly confrontational |
| Vibe | Chill, moody, beachy, late-night |
| Length | Approx. 2-3 minutes |
| Notable Feature | Repetitive emotional hook, tropical references |
🎧 Step-by-Step Breakdown & Lyric Analysis
🎙️ Bridge (Opening & Outro)
“Didn’t you say it went bad, didn’t I say I’ll take it back / Didn’t you say you’ll take it back”
🌀 This lyric reveals a back-and-forth tension in a failed relationship. Both parties expressed regret, maybe tried to rewind or patch things up — but there’s still confusion and contradiction.
🎙️ Verse 1
“I got no time to waste, I gotta go ride the wave”
🌊 He’s focused on momentum — possibly referring to his career or emotional recovery. “Ride the wave” symbolizes going with the flow and seizing moments.
“Wasn’t about me, I was just trying to love you”
💔 He’s clarifying his intention: love. There’s a sense of betrayal — he wasn’t being selfish, but feels misunderstood.
“I know you’re trying babe…” (inaudible/unclear lyric)
🤝 A soft recognition of her efforts, though not enough to stop what’s happening.
“But one thing I gotta know…”
👉 This sets up the main question of the song…
🔁 Hook (Chorus)
“Why you gotta move like that / Why you gotta do me like that”
🔁 This is the emotional heart of the track — repeated for emphasis, like a loop of confusion and pain.
🔥 “Move like that” = act shady, switch up, ghost, or be emotionally unavailable.
💣 “Do me like that” = betrayal, hurt, unexpected emotional blow.
“You just call me out like that”
🚨 She possibly exposed or embarrassed him, either privately or publicly. Adds a layer of vulnerability.
The repetition mimics overthinking after a breakup — obsessively asking the same question, trying to make sense of heartbreak.
🎙️ Verse 2
“Honolulu Kawasaki, we was in Hibachi / Now I’m drinking sake”
🌴🥢 They were in a tropical, romantic setting — vacations, fine dining, intimacy. Now, he’s drinking alone = loneliness.
“We been dropping bombs, call it Nagasaki”
💣 Metaphorical for arguments or emotional damage. A heavy metaphor indicating destruction in the relationship.
“I was on the job, you was at a party”
💼🎉 A contrast: he was working/hustling while she was carefree. Imbalance in priorities.
“I ain’t playing hockey, but I had to put it on the ice”
🥶 He’s referencing putting the relationship “on ice” — paused or ended. Wordplay with “hockey” = clever.
“In this bedroom, you gonna stay the night…”
🛏️ Suggests intimacy still lingered despite issues, maybe one last moment of connection.
🎙️ Verse 3
“Crashing of waves, crashing of waves at my place”
🌊 The ocean metaphor returns. Turbulence, emotions hitting him hard — likely set in a beach house or coastal vibe.
“Watch what you say, cause I’m ready to make some mistakes”
🗣️⚠️ Emotional instability. He’s warning her — he’s at a breaking point, ready to act impulsively.
“I’ll lead the way, I’ll lead the way…”
🧭 He still wants control or hopes to repair the dynamic, despite his pain.
🎭 Themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Betrayal & Confusion | He’s hurt and puzzled by the way she’s treated him. |
| Emotional Conflict | A mix of love, regret, resentment, and longing. |
| Vulnerability | The repeated hook is raw and exposes emotional fragility. |
| Tropical Love Lost | Tropical references symbolize once-happy memories turned bittersweet. |
| Power Shifts | He feels like she had control and used it in ways that hurt him. |
💬 FAQs
Q: What does “move like that” mean?
➡️ It means changing behavior suddenly, acting distant, or emotionally hurting someone unexpectedly.
Q: Is this song about a breakup?
💔 Yes, it captures the emotional spiral after a relationship turns sour — especially when the reasons feel unfair or unclear.
Q: Why the tropical references like “Honolulu” and “Hibachi”?
🌴 These settings reflect memories of better times — now tainted by the emotional fallout.
Q: Who is mike. (Mike Stud)?
🎤 mike. is the rebranded identity of Mike Stud, an artist who blends rap, melodic hooks, and chill vibes — often reflecting on love, fame, and mental health.
🧠 Conclusion: A Wave of Hurt 🌊💔🌀
“Like That” by mike. is a heart-wounded meditation on love gone wrong. It captures the mental fog after betrayal — when all you can ask is: why?
- The tropical metaphors 🌺 serve as reminders of blissful times.
- The looping chorus echoes the obsessive spiral of heartbreak 💔🔄
- The verses contrast love and loss, effort and neglect 🧘♂️💃
- Mike’s lowkey delivery and beachy beat make it feel like crying on a vacation — beautiful scenery, broken heart.
Sometimes the loudest heartbreak isn’t screaming —
It’s a soft “Why you gotta move like that…” on repeat.
🎧 Best listened to: at night, windows down, head full of memories 🌌
