Wiki
-
Length
3:32
"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".
Track descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Feel free to contribute!
All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply.
