"Who Do You Like?" by Joywave is a song about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The lyrics depict a situation where the protagonist sees the person they are interested in with someone else in the background. Despite their feelings, they tell the person to leave and then immediately regret their decision. The song highlights the protagonist's patience and their longing for the other person to realize their worth. They question whether the person they like knows and appreciates them the way they do. The lyrics also suggest that the protagonist has taken the person out and shown them different experiences, only to be rejected and kicked out later. The line "Through the forest, over water, to the true north I'll discover lovers, in a cabin, on a mountain, under blankets of snow and polyester" represents the longing for a romantic getaway, symbolizing the ideal relationship that the protagonist envisions with their crush. Overall, "Who Do You Like?" delves into the complexities of unrequited love, frustration, and the desire for validation and reciprocation from the person the protagonist is infatuated with.
