The Way I Feel
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters Lyrics
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I'm afraid, I don't know wrong from right
All I know is that it's plain to see
You are never coming back to me
The way I feel for you
I would borrow, beg or steal for you
But it doesn't matter what I vow
What's the good, it's too late now
You may believe I've never loved you
Some of our friends have told you so
But why should you listen to friends dear
For who in this wide world can know
The way I feel inside
With a heart that just can't be denied
You would find a love that's deep and real
If you knew the way I feel
Yes, you'd find a love that's deep and real
(The way I feel)
"The Way I Feel" is a song of heartbreak that expresses the profound sadness and desperation of a love that has been lost for good. It's a song that speaks to the emotional aftermath of a breakup, where the singer feels lost and confused about what to do next. The lyrics explore the idea that love can be so all-consuming that one might do anything, including begging and stealing, to keep it alive. It also addresses the prevalent idea that people are inclined to listen to others who bring up negative things about one's relationship and how those opinions might impact their worldview. The singer is seemingly mindful of the fact that some of their friends might have told their significant other that "they never loved them" but tries to explain the depth of the love they have for this individual. In the end, the song expresses the hope that if the person they are singing to could only feel the same way, they could share a love that is "deep and real."
Line by Line Meaning
The way I feel tonight
The singer is experiencing a strong emotion at the moment
I'm afraid, I don't know wrong from right
The singer is confused and uncertain about what is right or wrong in his current situation
All I know is that it's plain to see
The singer is certain that the person he loves is never coming back to him
You are never coming back to me
The person the singer loves has left him and will not be returning
The way I feel for you
The singer has intense feelings for the person he loves
I would borrow, beg or steal for you
The singer is willing to do anything, including illegal acts, for the person he loves
But it doesn't matter what I vow
Even if the singer promises to do something, it won't change the situation
What's the good, it's too late now
It's too late to change the outcome, so there's no point in trying
You may believe I've never loved you
Some people have told the person the singer loves that he never loved her
Some of our friends have told you so
The person the singer loves has heard from friends that he never loved her
But why should you listen to friends dear
The singer questions why the person he loves would believe her friends over him
For who in this wide world can know
Only the singer knows his true feelings
The way I feel inside
The singer's intense feelings for the person he loves are internal and deep
With a heart that just can't be denied
The singer's love for the person he loves is undeniable and strong
You would find a love that's deep and real
If the person the singer loves understood his true feelings, she would find a deep and genuine love
If you knew the way I feel
If the person the singer loves understood his true feelings, she would experience his deep and genuine love
Yes, you'd find a love that's deep and real
The singer is certain that the person he loves would find a deep and genuine love if she understood his true feelings
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