Released October 4, 1999 Recorded 1999 Label V2, Capitol | Format CD Length 3:28 | |
Genre Power pop, alternative rock | ||
"Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)" is a song by American alternative rock group Blessid Union of Souls from their third album, Walking Off the Buzz. It is one of the band's most popular songs.
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Composition
The upbeat modern rock anthem was written by band members Eliot Sloan and Jeff Pence as well as collaborator/producer Emosia. The song describes how a man knows his girlfriend likes him regardless of his possessions or physical traits.
The song references celebrities Leonardo DiCaprio, Tyson Beckford, Robert Redford, Luciano Pavarotti, Cindy Crawford, the character of Dirty Harry, and the performances of Steve Buscemi in Fargo and Jim Carrey in The Cable Guy.
Music video
The music video was directed by Geoff Moore and produced by Barry Fink. It was released on June 25, 1999.