Would — Zayn - Like I

: The lyrics center on cockiness and romantic competition, with Zayn asserting, "He won't touch you like I do... He don't know your body".

: Critics have noted a distinct "Weeknd-style hedonism" in its sound, comparing its poppy energy to the transformation Justin Bieber achieved with his album Purpose . Critical Reception ZAYN - LIKE I WOULD

Described by Billboard as a "dancefloor-ready R&B jam" and by The Independent as "electro-R&B," the song moves away from the moody, downtempo vibes of his lead single "Pillowtalk". : The lyrics center on cockiness and romantic

The song was largely met with positive reviews, though its placement as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of the album surprised some critics who felt it was a "proper single" material. : It highlights Zayn's signature vocal gymnastics, including

: Vulture hailed it as the first "genuine banger" of his solo career.

: It highlights Zayn's signature vocal gymnastics, including his impressive falsetto and "long and impossibly high notes".

“Like I Would,” a bonus track, serves as the first genuine banger of Zayn's solo career, and it's a club-made scorcher all about Zayn's, ahem, cockiness.” Vulture · 10 years ago