Feel Good Inc.
Celia Pavey Lyrics


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Well the city's breaking down on a camel's back
And they'll just have to go 'cos they don't know wack
So you fill the streets it's appealing to see
You won't get out of county, 'cos you're bad and free
You've got a new horizon it's ephemeral style
A melancholy town where they never smile
And all you wanna hear is the message beep
My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no

Windmill, windmill for the land
Learn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is free
Let's turn forever you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?

Don't stop, get it, get it
We are your captains in it
Steady, watch me navigate

Don't stop, get it, get it
We are your captains in it
Steady, watch me navigate

So here is the thing
No blue skies seen here
All I know that this town is
Nothin but tears and frowns
We can go a place where we can feel good
Sunshine and happiness

Windmill, windmill for the land
Learn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is free
Let's turn forever you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?

Don't stop, get it, get it
We are your captains in it
Steady, watch me navigate

Don't stop, get it, get it
We are your captains in it
Steady, watch me navigate

Windmill, windmill for the land
Learn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is free
Let's turn forever you and me




Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?

Overall Meaning

In Celia Pavey's cover of "Feel Good Inc.", the song explores the idea of a city that is breaking down and the individuals that inhabit it. The city is described as "a melancholy town where they never smile" and the people are "bad and free." Despite this negative depiction of the environment, the singer still sees the appeal of filling the streets, indicating a draw to the chaotic nature of the city. The singer also desires to hear a message beep, suggesting a longing for connection and validation in an otherwise isolating setting.


Throughout the song, the phrase "windmill, windmill for the land" repeats, which can be interpreted in many ways. Windmills are often associated with progress and change, and could be a call to action to change the city's fate. The line "love forever, love is free" also presents a hopeful message, perhaps indicating that despite the city's struggles, love and connection are still possible. The song ultimately ends on an optimistic note with the chorus repetition: "windmill, windmill for the land, is everybody in?"


Line by Line Meaning

Well the city's breaking down on a camel's back
The city is starting to crumble under the weight of its own problems, just like a camel struggling to carry too much.


And they'll just have to go 'cos they don't know wack
The people causing these problems will eventually have to leave because they don't understand how to fix them.


So you fill the streets it's appealing to see
Despite the problems, the city is still bustling and visually attractive.


You won't get out of county, 'cos you're bad and free
The people responsible for the city's problems are free but also trapped - they won't leave the area, even if they could, because they enjoy causing problems.


You've got a new horizon it's ephemeral style
There is a sense of change on the horizon, but it is fleeting and temporary.


A melancholy town where they never smile
The city is a sad and gloomy place where people don't show happiness or joy.


And all you wanna hear is the message beep
People are so disconnected and lonely that they just want to hear a notification from their phone.


My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no
The singer is sacrificing sleep for their dreams, which they hope to achieve despite the difficult circumstances.


Windmill, windmill for the land
The windmill represents hope and positivity for the future.


Learn forever hand in hand
We can learn and grow together to overcome obstacles.


Take it all in on your stride
Keep moving forward and don't let setbacks stop you.


It is ticking, falling down
Time is moving forward and there is a sense of urgency to address the city's problems before it's too late.


Love forever, love is free
Love is powerful and transcendent, and doesn't have to cost anything.


Let's turn forever you and me
Let's aim for a long-lasting and positive future together.


Is everybody in?
Is everyone ready to work together towards a better tomorrow?


Don't stop, get it, get it
Don't give up, keep pushing forward and trying your best.


We are your captains in it
The singer is leading the charge towards change and positivity.


Steady, watch me navigate
Stay vigilant and follow the singer's lead.


So here is the thing
The singer is shifting to a new topic or point of emphasis.


No blue skies seen here
There is no clear horizon or optimistic view of the future.


All I know that this town is
The singer wants to emphasize their personal experience and perspective on the city they live in.


Nothin but tears and frowns
The city is full of sadness and despair.


We can go a place where we can feel good
There is still hope for a better future where people can feel happy and positive again.


Sunshine and happiness
The singer envisions a future full of warmth and joy.




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@boseeleden9922

City's breaking down on a camel's back
They just have to go, 'cause they don't know wack
So while you fill the streets, it's appealing to see
You won't get out the county, 'cause you're bad and free
You got a new horizon, it's ephemeral style
A melancholy town where we never smile
And all I wanna hear is the message beep
My dreams, they got a kissing
'Cause I don't get sleep, no
Windmill, windmill for the land
Turn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is freely
Turned forever, you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?
Laughin' gas these hazmats, fast cats
Linin' 'em up like ass cracks
Play these ponies at the track
It's my chocolate attack
Shit, I'm steppin' in the heart of this here (yeah)
Care Bear rappin' in harder this year (yeah)
Watch me as I gravitate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Yo, we gon' ghost town this Motown
With yo' sound, you in the blink
Gon' bite the dust, can't fight with us
With yo' sound, you kill the Inc.
So don't stop, get it, get it (Get it)
Until you're cheddar headed
And watch the way I navigate
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Windmill, windmill for the land
Turn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is freely
Turned forever, you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?
Don't stop, get it, get it
Peep how your captain's in it
Steady, watch me navigate
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Don't stop, get it, get it
Peep how your captain's in it
Steady, watch me navigate
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good



All comments from YouTube:

@GoldYato

it’s been like 7 years and this cover itches at me so often i love it i had to return

@angurr7108

Stop the capp

@SarahEtc

SAME

@memeenthusiast4052

This cover is criminally underrated. Holy shit you deserve so many more views

@carpediem5969

this is by far my favorite cover of this song

@Sanji11293

Have been 10 years from the time I uploaded this video :D

@Maxine07

@Quân Lê I think 10 years will be next year though.

@Sanji11293

@Maxine yes :D

@angurr7108

I'm yo mama's favorite man

@TamaraGonzalez-eu1td

it's been years & years and it's still My favourite song ever, thanks for sharing your talent to the world ❤ helped me get thru a lot ❤

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