Tonneau

February 2025

Like Lovers Do

Folk-tinged indie-pop ballad

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Lyrics

You want me to open up every door You want me to give you more and more And yes, I already got the clue We should do like lovers do My heart is burning down tonight I do not want to get things right I’m thinking of getting away from you We should do like lovers do Come love, come love Love me like the very first time Come love, come love Seize both day and night

The story behind the song

"Like Lovers Do” is an intimate, acoustic song about the tension between pride and love—the struggle between knowing what’s right and letting emotions take over. I wrote it after an argument with my spouse, feeling both the distance and the deep longing for closeness. The song reflects that emotional push and pull, the frustration, and the desire to reconnect.

Ton van Dijk (vocals and guitar), Jan van der Hoeven (bass, pizzicato violin), Alies van der Hoeven (violins), and René de Vries – Dufry Music (vibraphone). Ton created the initial song structure, melody, and guitar chords, while Jan and Alies helped shape it into its final version. René, who also mixed the song, added the vibraphone, bringing a beautiful texture to the track.

Recorded at HomeStudio Tonneau. Mixed and Mastered by: https://www.dufrymusic.com/

Artwork by Marianne Zeldenrust, @mar.heeftzeldenrust

What the press wrote

  • Good Music Radar NetherlandsRead the review
  • Mesmerized UKthe song takes Tonneau's lyrical message to new heights, wrapping it in a stunning acoustic arrangementRead the review
  • Hella Fuzz USAA Raw and Hauntingly Beautiful Reflection on LoveRead the review
  • FV Music Blog UKIt is fuelled by relatable lyrics, emotive performances and an intelligent arrangement.Read the review
  • Dulaxi USAthis profoundly intimate acoustic composition mirrors emotional struggles, the ebb and flow of relationships, and the subtle yearning for connection.Read the review
  • Dulaxi USA“Like Lovers Do” from Tonneau is a deeply moving and intimate piece that navigates the emotional intricacies of love, pride, and reconciliation.Read the review