That Old Feeling
Brave Combo/Tiny Tim Lyrics


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I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight i got that old feeling
The moment you came by i felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye
My heart stood still
Once again i seemed to have that old yearning
And i knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me
It's foolish to start




For that old feeling is still in my heart
(Repeat)

Overall Meaning

In the song "That Old Feeling" by Brave Combo/Tiny Tim, the lyrics depict the experience of meeting someone from the past and feeling the emotions and attractions of an older relationship. The singer expresses their intense feelings of nostalgia and longing as their heart skips a beat upon seeing this person for the first time in a long time. The lyrics carry a sense of hopelessness and despair because the singer knows that the flame of the old relationship cannot be rekindled and that starting a new relationship would be foolish. The lyrics capture the powerful and sometimes confusing emotions that arise when two people who had something special in the past cross paths again.


One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is going through a romantic dilemma where they are torn between wanting to move on from the past and embracing the present. They know that rekindling an old flame is not a wise choice, but the pull towards the past is too strong to ignore. It seems like the singer is still longing for the person they once loved, and the memories they had shared, but is also grieving the fact that things can never go back to the way they were. The song thus captures the bittersweet experience that nostalgia can sometimes bring, where people are reminded of a time when things were simpler and easier, and the prospect of moving on feels daunting.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw you last night and got that old feeling
Upon catching a glimpse of you last night, all the emotions from our past relationship came flooding back


When you came in sight i got that old feeling
As soon as I laid eyes on you, all the memories and emotions of our past relationship came rushing back


The moment you came by i felt a thrill
When you walked past me, I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement and passion


And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still
When you made eye contact with me, my heart skipped a beat and I was momentarily breathless


Once again i seemed to have that old yearning
I once again experience a strong desire and longing for our former relationship


And i knew the spark of love was still burning
I am aware that the flame of our love still burns, despite the passage of time


There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
I have no interest in pursuing a new relationship, as it would be unwise to try and replicate what we once had


For that old feeling is still in my heart (Repeat)
The strong emotions and feelings from our past love still reside deep within my heart




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lew Brown, Sammy Fain

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