Dan Reeder (born in Louisiana in 1954 and raised in California) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Dan Reeder (born in Louisiana in 1954 and raised in California) is an American musician and artist. He relocated to Germany in 1979.

Reeder’s second album Sweetheart comprises 15 original songs, plus a cover of Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” that sounds like the demo version Gary Brooker probably dreamed of singing before all that baroque production-work got in the way. It isn’t so much a sequel to his wonderful out-of-nowhere, out-of-time 2003 debut, Dan Reeder, as it is an extension of--a more freewheeling elaboration on--his first musical offering. Certain themes recur on Sweetheart: Dan likes to be alone (“I Don’t Really Want To Talk To You”; “Just Leave Me Alone Today”); Dan likes to think about, and have, sex (“Pussy Titty”; “Pussy Heaven”--for the son of a minister, he’s got quite a mouth on him). But most of the time, Sweetheart is about the sound of Dan Reeder’s cracked, dry, confiding voice and the pleasant noises he gets out his homemade guitars, his multi-tracked harmonies with himself and his occasional puff on a harmonica.

There’s a certain stubbornness here, and I’m not just talking about the years Reeder says it’s taking for his cappuccino to arrive in Sweetheart’s lead-off cut, “I’m Waiting For My Cappuccino.” Reeder has the stubbornness--the creative persistence--of an artist: You get the definite feeling he’ll do or make whatever he wants and the hell if anyone else likes or wants it. In a world where most pop culture is about finding out what the maximum number of people desire and then manufacturing something that will max-out that desire till you puke, Reeder’s quiet, sharp-witted, literally home-made music reminds you why some people create: to satisfy themselves, and then, if possible, make some money in the bargain.

It Feels So Good
Dan Reeder Lyrics

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I have been away from work so long
I can't remember what I do
And God, it feels so good

I spend my days surfing eBay
Buying things I never knew I needed
And God, it feels so good

I have been away from work so long
I can't remember what I do
And God, it feels so good

God it feels so good

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Dan Reeder's song "It Feels So Good" are about the joys of taking a break from work and enjoying the simple things in life. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been away from work for an extended period of time and has lost touch with their job. However, instead of feeling anxious or guilty about this, the singer revels in their newfound freedom. The repetition of the line "And God, it feels so good" emphasizes the pleasure and relief that the singer experiences.

The second verse provides a glimpse into how the singer spends their days while away from work. They surf eBay and buy things that they never knew they needed. This line could be interpreted as a commentary on consumerism and the endless cycle of buying and accumulating possessions. However, the singer's overall tone is one of contentment and enjoyment.

Overall, the lyrics suggest that taking a break from work and embracing simple pleasures can be a source of great joy and satisfaction. It's a reminder to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I have been away from work so long
Due to an extended absence from his job, the singer has lost track of the work he does.

I can't remember what I do
The singer has lost all memory of his job after being away from it for so long.

And God, it feels so good
The singer is enjoying the feeling of not having to work, which is a rare experience for him.

I spend my days surfing eBay
In place of work, the singer has taken up a new hobby of browsing the online shopping site eBay.

Buying things I never knew I needed
During his eBay surfing, the singer is purchasing items that he didn't even realize he wanted beforehand.

And God, it feels so good
The singer is finding pleasure in indulging in this newfound hobby.

I have been away from work so long
The singer reiterates his extended time away from his job, emphasizing the impact it has had on him.

I can't remember what I do
The fact that the singer can no longer recall his job underscores the extent of his absence and his joy in not having to work.

And God, it feels so good
The singer concludes the song with a reaffirmation of how much he is enjoying the break from his work.

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