The Undertones' song "Like That" seems to convey themes of disillusionment, deception, and the feeling of being trapped in a situation. The lyrics suggest a sense of despair and the realization that something has come to an end. The opening lines "It's the end of the rainbow, It's the end of us all, It's the end of our feeling, Our reason to fall - none at all" portray a feeling of hopelessness and the end of something once cherished. The lines "Open your eyes love, Reveal a disguise, Your words have no meaning, All rise, All them lies" suggest that the narrator is pleading for someone to see through their facade and to acknowledge that their words hold no value. The phrase "All them lies" emphasizes the deception and dishonesty present in the situation. The following lines "And I try to hide, Yes I try to hide" indicate the narrator's attempt to escape or conceal their true feelings, possibly due to fear or the adverse consequences of revealing their emotions. The verses "Under the sunlight, Away from the wall, Left with his hands tied, The curse of it all" paint an image of being trapped or confined, unable to escape the consequences or circumstances they find themselves in. The lines "Walking with me now, Hang on to them all, It's the end of our feeling, No reason to crawl - none at all" suggest that the narrator is urging someone to join them, to hold on to everything they have, but at the same time acknowledging that there is no longer any reason to continue struggling or groveling. The repetition of the lines "Said he didn't like it - but he liked it like that" at the end of the song indicates a contradiction or irony in the situation. It implies that despite claiming not to enjoy or approve of something, the person actually does find some satisfaction or fulfillment in it. In summary, "Like That" by The Undertones portrays feelings of disillusionment, deception, and being trapped, suggesting that something has come to an end and highlighting the contradictions and ironies present in the situation.
