That Old Feeling
Andre Previn Dinah Shore Lyrics
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When you came in sight, I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by, I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
Then I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
'cause that old feeling is still in my heart
In the song "That Old Feeling," Dinah Shore finds herself struggling to move on from an old flame. The lyrics describe the moment when she sees him again and all of the emotions that come flooding back. The first two lines of the song set the scene: "I saw you last night and got that old feeling / When you came in sight, I got that old feeling." This "old feeling" is a mixture of joy but also heartache that comes with rekindling an old flame.
As the song continues, Dinah Shore sings about the intense emotions she feels as she watches him dance; "The moment that you danced by, I felt a thrill / And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still." This old flame is still able to make her heart skip a beat, which leads to her admitting "Once again, I seemed to feel that old yearning."
Despite the excitement and longing she feels, Dinah Shore acknowledges that it would be "foolish to start" a new romance because "that old feeling is still in my heart." It seems that the memories and emotions attached to this old flame are too strong to let her move on.
Overall, "That Old Feeling" is a bittersweet exploration of what it's like to come face to face with an old love. It captures the excitement and thrill of seeing someone who made your heart skip a beat once upon a time, while also acknowledging the difficulty of letting go and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
After seeing you last night, I felt the same emotions I used to feel.
When you came in sight, I got that old feeling
As soon as I saw you, I felt the same way as before.
The moment that you danced by, I felt a thrill
When I saw you dancing, it gave me goosebumps.
And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still
When you looked at me, it made me stop in my tracks and feel a strong emotion.
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
Once more, I could sense the longing I used to feel.
Then I knew the spark of love was still burning
That's when I realized that the love I felt before was still there.
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
I won't look for a new romantic relationship because it would be unwise.
'cause that old feeling is still in my heart
Because I still have those same strong emotions inside me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEW BROWN, SAMMY FAIN
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