"Like I Would" is a song recorded by English singer and songwriter Zayn for the deluxe edition of his solo debut studio album, Mind of Mine (2016). It was written by Zayn, Chase Wells, James Griffin, Kevin Rains, James Emerson, Robin Weisse and Salvador Waviest and produced by XYZ. The song was first released as a promotional single from the album on 10 March 2016 and later impacted US contemporary hit radio on 24 May 2016, as the album's official second single. "Like I Would" is an electro-R&B and dance song, with an upbeat backdrop, steady bass, a disco groove and a funky hook.

Lyrically, the song tries to prove to someone that he is the best thing she is ever going to get and that her new lover lacks the skills he brings to the bedroom. Commercially, the song reached the top-forty in eight countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. It also became his second song as a solo artist to reach the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at number 55, and also topped the country's dance charts. The music video for the song, inspired by Tron film franchise, was directed by Director X and released on 10 May 2016.

"Like I Would" was written by Zayn Malik, Chase Wells, James Griffin, Robin Weisse, Kevin Rains, James Emerson and Salvador Waviest. It was produced by XYZ. According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Universal Music Publishing Group, the song is written in the key of A♯ minor, with a tempo of 112 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of A#m – A#m/C# – A#m/G# – G7 – A#m/F – A#m. Malik's vocals range from the low-note of F4 to the high note of A#5. It is a dance and electro-R&B song, with an upbeat backdrop, steady bass, a disco groove and a "funky hook." Lyrically, the song finds the singer promising his paramour that he's more apt to satisfy than an unnamed male competitor.

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