That Feel
Tom Waits Lyrics
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It's that feel
Your pants, your shirt, your shoes
But not that feel
Throw it out in the rain, you can whip it like a dog
You can chop it down like an old dead tree
You can always see it
When you're coming into town
Once you hang it on the wall you can never take it down
But there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
You can pawn your watch and chain
But not that feel
Always comes and finds you, it will always hear you cry
I cross my wooden leg and I swear on my glass eye
It will never leave you high and dry
Never leave you loose
It's harder to get rid of than tattoos
But there's one thing you can't lose, it's that feel
But there's one thing you can't lose, it's that feel
You can throw it off a bridge, you can lose it in the fire
You can leave it at the altar, it will make you out a liar
Fall down in the street, you can leave it in the lurch
Well, you say that it's gospel but I know that it's only church
And there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
It's that feel
You can't lose, and it's that feel, oh yeah
One thing you can't lose, and it's that feel
You can't lose, and it's that feel
The song "That Feel" by Tom Waits is a reflection on the intangible things in life that one can't lose. The lyrics describe a feeling that cannot be thrown away or lost, no matter how hard one tries. The opening lines emphasize this idea, stating that there are many things that can be lost, such as clothes or possessions, but not that feel. The lyrics suggest that this feeling is something that is always present and cannot be gotten rid of easily. It can be hidden, thrown away or ignored, but it will still persist.
The lyrics convey the message that this feeling is something that cannot be acquired by material possessions, money or power. It is something that comes from within and can only be felt. The line "it will never leave you high and dry, never leave you loose" illustrates this idea, suggesting that this feeling is a constant companion that will always be with you, no matter what.
Overall, the song "That Feel" is a reflection on the concept of intangible things that we can't lose. It is a reminder that there are things in life that are more important than material possessions or fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there's one thing you can't lose
It's that feel
There's a feeling that you can't lose no matter what
Your pants, your shirt, your shoes
But not that feel
You might lose your clothes, but not that feeling
Throw it out in the rain, you can whip it like a dog
You can chop it down like an old dead tree
You can always see it
When you're coming into town
Once you hang it on the wall you can never take it down
That feeling is resilient and visible, even when everything else is destroyed; once you've experienced it, you can never forget it
You can pawn your watch and chain
But not that feel
You might sell your belongings, but not that feeling
Always comes and finds you, it will always hear you cry
I cross my wooden leg and I swear on my glass eye
It will never leave you high and dry
Never leave you loose
It's harder to get rid of than tattoos
That feeling is always with you, even when you're at your lowest, and it's stronger than any physical attachment you might have, like a tattoo
You can throw it off a bridge, you can lose it in the fire
You can leave it at the altar, it will make you out a liar
Fall down in the street, you can leave it in the lurch
Well, you say that it's gospel but I know that it's only church
You can try to get rid of that feeling, but it'll still come back and haunt you, even if you've made promises and tried to leave it behind
And there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
It's that feel
You can't lose, and it's that feel, oh yeah
One thing you can't lose, and it's that feel
You can't lose, and it's that feel
In case you forgot, that feeling is something you can never lose or forget. It's always there, no matter what
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, JALMA MUSIC
Written by: THOMAS ALAN WAITS, KEITH RICHARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tyrondardizian6711
Well, there's one thing you can't lose
It's that feel
Your pants, your shirt, your shoes
But not that feel
You can throw it out in the rain
You can whip it like a dog
You can chop it down like an old dead tree
You can always see it
When you're coming into town
Once you hang it on the wall
You can never take it down
But there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
You can pawn your watch and chain
But not that feel
It always comes and finds you
It will always hear you cry
I cross my wooden leg
And I swear on my glass eye
It will never leave you high and dry
Never leave you loose
It's harder to get rid of than tattoos
But there's one thing you can't do
Is lose that feel
You can throw it off a bridge
You can lose it in a fire
You can leave it at the altar
But it will make you out a liar
You can fall down in the street
You can leave it in the lurch
Well you say that it's gospel
But I know that it's only church
And there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
It's that feel
@silversnail1413
A song that can bring tears to any man's eyes. When you've lived long enough to know it really hits you.
@boneytony5041
No pants no shirt no shoes will hit ya right in the feels
@shaneelder2183
Such a classic song: perfect lyrics and tone, instrumentation, arrangement, timbre, feel, and pocket. Form and content are superbly married
@Nettacki
That feel when you look for a meme but end up discovering one of the greatest songs ever made
@pidza_hub7532
what meme what
@_DiJiT
@@pidza_hub7532 that feel when you don't know the meme😔
@pidza_hub7532
@Daniel Tolbert thanks daniel this is super helpful and exactly what i wanted to hear
@axelgasper3803
This handmade music shows me 100 percent, that there's more than producing for money to earn.... that is deep from the heart of 2 good old friends!
@tyrondardizian6711
Well, there's one thing you can't lose
It's that feel
Your pants, your shirt, your shoes
But not that feel
You can throw it out in the rain
You can whip it like a dog
You can chop it down like an old dead tree
You can always see it
When you're coming into town
Once you hang it on the wall
You can never take it down
But there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
You can pawn your watch and chain
But not that feel
It always comes and finds you
It will always hear you cry
I cross my wooden leg
And I swear on my glass eye
It will never leave you high and dry
Never leave you loose
It's harder to get rid of than tattoos
But there's one thing you can't do
Is lose that feel
You can throw it off a bridge
You can lose it in a fire
You can leave it at the altar
But it will make you out a liar
You can fall down in the street
You can leave it in the lurch
Well you say that it's gospel
But I know that it's only church
And there's one thing you can't lose
And it's that feel
It's that feel
@morbidmorag
That moment when Keith comes in! My partner says it sounds like two old drunks falling out of a pub. THAT'S WHY IT'S SO GREAT! They're playing this at my funeral.