I Feel the Earth Move
Carole King Lyrics
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I feel the sky tumblin' down
I feel my heart start to tremblin'
Whenever you're around
Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Mellow as the month of May
Oh, darlin', I can't stand it
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down
I feel my heart start to tremblin'
Whenever you're around
Ooh, darlin', when you're near me
And you tenderly call my name
I know that my emotions
Are somethin' I just can't tame
I've just got to have you, baby
Uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh, yeah
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
I just lose control
Down to my very soul
I get hot and cold
All over, all over, all over, all over
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
A-tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
A-tumblin' down, tumblin' down
The song "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King was released in 1971 and quickly became a hit, reaching the second spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a passionate love song about the intense feelings that arise when the object of one's affection is close by. The opening lyrics "I feel the Earth move under my feet" describe the physical sensations the singer experiences when her love interest is around. The feeling of the earth moving under her feet is a metaphor for the intense emotions she feels.
The second line "I feel the sky tumblin' down" reinforces the idea that the singer's world is turned upside down when her love interest is near. The image of the sky tumbling down suggests chaos and unpredictability. The line "I feel my heart start to tremblin'" further emphasizes the physical effects that love has on the body. The trembling heart is a classic symbol of passion and indicates that the singer is overcome with desire.
When the singer sees her lover's face, she describes it as "Mellow as the month of May." This is a metaphor for the calming and soothing effect the love interest has on her. The metaphor gives the impression that the singer's entire world is a happier and more peaceful place because of her lover's presence.
The chorus repeats the opening lines and emphasizes how the singer physically reacts when her love interest is near. The line "I just lose control, down to my very soul" reinforces the idea that the singer is overwhelmed by her emotions and cannot control her feelings any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel a strong positive energy and vibration when I am around this person, like I am standing on unstable ground that is moving beneath me.
I feel the sky tumblin' down
This person makes me feel like the world is full of possibilities and potential, and they have the power to bring down everything else that is standing in my way.
I feel my heart start to tremblin'
This person has the power to make my heart skip a beat and ignite a sense of excitement and anticipation within me.
Whenever you're around
It is only in this person's presence that I feel these intense emotions and sensations.
Ooh, baby, when I see your face
The sight of this person fills me with a sense of ease and contentment that reminds me of the calm and warmth of the month of May.
Mellow as the month of May
This person has a soft and sweet presence that brings a sense of tranquility and peace to my life.
Oh, darlin', I can't stand it
This person's effect on me is so intense that it is almost overwhelming, and I cannot resist their pull.
When you look at me that way
Their gaze has a strong power that is hard for me to resist, and it draws me in completely.
And you tenderly call my name
The sound of their voice is enough to make me feel like I am floating on a cloud, and their tenderness fills me with warmth and joy.
I know that my emotions
Being around this person creates a deep and intense emotional response within me that I cannot control.
Are somethin' I just can't tame
I feel like my emotions are out of control when I am around this person, and they affect me in ways that I cannot control or resist.
I've just got to have you, baby
The attraction to this person is so strong that I cannot resist it, and I feel a strong need to be close to them.
I just lose control
The intensity of my emotions around this person causes me to lose control of myself and my actions.
Down to my very soul
This person affects me on a deep and profound level that touches the very core of who I am.
I get hot and cold
My emotions fluctuate wildly when I am around this person, from intense heat to icy coldness.
All over, all over, all over, all over
These intense emotions affect every part of me, and are impossible to escape.
A-tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
The force of my feelings for this person is so strong that it feels like everything else around me is tumbling down and being overtaken by them.
A-tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
The intensity of my emotions and the attraction to this person is so strong that it feels like everything around me is collapsing under the weight of it.
A-tumblin' down, tumblin' down
The world around me feels unstable and unpredictable because of the strength of my attraction to this person, and I feel like everything is tumbling down around me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King
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@halfaday1
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around
Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Mellow as the month of May
Oh, darling, I can't stand it
When you look at me that way
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around
Ooo, darling, when you're near me
And you tenderly call my name
I know that my emotions
Are something I just can't tame
I've just got to have you, baby, uh huh huh uh huh huh yeah
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down
I just lose control
Down to my very soul
I get hot and cold, all over, all over, all over, all over
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down,
A'tumbling down, a'tumbling down, a'tumbling down, a'tumbling down, tumbling down!
@Villagegrandma3174
As a Black teen girl this was my first album purchase. I admired her songwriting skills, vocals and she could play the piano! I would sashay around the living room with the brush/broom - as a mic - singing all of her songs. All the while… envisioning Carole accompanying me on the piano- the sofa. Always, thanks for the memories!
@Burt472
She composed even for great Aretha! The music of "You make me feel ( like a natural woman)"...Lyrics by Gerry Goffin
@blacsouljah
@@Burt472 Wow.
@RBlair69
I didn't know she wrote "One Fine Day."
@davidbaum8867
Lyrics come o er
@johncarswell6714
A young lady of color.. correction
@beaudebeau
This was my mothers favorite song. When she was ill with Alzheimer's and we would play this song for her she would dance and mouth the words and she was like the person she was before.
@noise6327
That is the power of great music
@jerbear7952
What a wonderful thing :)
@maynardferguson9599
What a great memory for you....God Bless your Mom