Feelings
Deante' Hitchcock Lyrics


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These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)

Life is a series of chances
Life as a helpless romantic
Caught in a lamp like a genie
If you rub her right, then your wishes might just get granted
She got a thing for them zodiac symbols
Told me her sign was a cancer
And that's what it spread like
Let her out the bottle, shawty ain't had my head right since
I ain't never felt like love
I ain't never felt like this
I ain't never felt like drugs
I ain't never felt like bliss
I ain't never felt like, "Yo, I'm goin' out for food, do you want somethin' right quick?"
'Cause some days I feel like Drake
And some days I feel like 'Cris
Maybe it's all in my mind, ooh
Maybe I'm scared of the feeling or maybe I'm tryin' to find, mmh
Somethin' I never would miss
Or maybe I'm feelin' like, like
Fuck it, I'm trippin', man, I can't even say that line
But fuck that
Scary to think that somethin' so perfect gets better with time
This gotta

Man this gotta be our breath, fell in Love & Basketball
A game to ten, one point to win, ready to risk it all
Risk it all for what? Risk it all for who? (For me)
Risk it all for us, I risk it all for you, and these

These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)

Yeah yeah, ayy, ayy
Life is a series of chances, hey
I done stayed down with this shit for too long, girl, I ain't tryna chance it, hmm
I done put way too much effort into this for me to give in to distractions
But somehow you managed to catch me off guard, got my partners lookin' like, "What happened?
I thought you was forever mackin'"
Too old to be actin', that's word to Sylvester Stallone
And that ain't no shot, I mean, bro gave us Rocky
I'm just tryna say that we grown
You know in your soul, that song in your heart make it sing like a Nina Simone
If we drunk off of love or drunk in the club, you'll never be singin' along
'Cause love ain't the easiest song, man this got (These feelings, these)

Said this gotta be our MO, fell in Love & Basketball
A game to ten, one point to win, ready to risk it all
Risk it all for what? (For you) Risk it all for who? (For you)
Risk it all for us (For me), I risk it all for you, and these

These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)





These feelings
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Deante' Hitchcock's H.E.R. assisted track "Feelings," the artist explores his complicated feelings about being in love for the first time. Throughout the song, Deante' grapples with the idea of putting his heart on the line and enveloping himself in the throes of a romantic relationship. He goes on to confess that he's never felt love like this, equating it to the highs of drugs or the satisfaction of good food. He also muses on the possibility of losing himself in the feelings of love, questioning whether he truly wants to take the risk.


In the second verse, Deante' speaks to his fear of commitment, acknowledging that he's spent a long time avoiding the dangers of putting himself out there. However, he's drawn to this person and is willing to take the risk and put everything he has into the relationship. The risk is worth the potential reward, and he's ready to give it his all.


Ultimately, "Feelings" is a vulnerable look at the complex emotions that accompany falling deeply in love. Deante' coins the phrase "fell in Love & Basketball," perhaps referencing the famous romantic sports movie, and risks it all to be with the person he loves.


Line by Line Meaning

These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
The repetition of 'these feelings' is an expression of the intense and overwhelming emotions that the singer is experiencing.


(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
The repeated question serves as a refrain, emphasizing the importance of the emotions being discussed and prompting the listener to reflect on their own feelings.


Life is a series of chances
The singer acknowledges the unpredictable nature of life and the risks associated with pursuing love.


Life as a helpless romantic
The artist sees himself as a vulnerable and tender-hearted individual who is prone to falling in love.


Caught in a lamp like a genie
The artist feels trapped in a situation where his desires are expected to be fulfilled without his agency or control.


If you rub her right, then your wishes might just get granted
The singer suggests that fulfilling someone else's desires requires effort and considerations beyond one's own needs.


She got a thing for them zodiac symbols
The singer's love interest is interested in astrology and believes in the influence of the stars on one's personality and fate.


Told me her sign was a cancer
The artist's love interest reveals that she was born under the zodiac sign of Cancer, which is associated with emotional sensitivity and loyalty.


And that's what it spread like
The artist became emotionally attached to his love interest as he began to understand her personality and values.


Let her out the bottle, shawty ain't had my head right since
The artist metaphorically compares his love interest to a genie that he released from a bottle, and acknowledges that she has been occupying his thoughts since then.


I ain't never felt like love
The singer has never experienced such intense and passionate feelings for someone before.


I ain't never felt like this
The artist's emotions are new and overwhelming, and he is unsure how to process them.


I ain't never felt like drugs
The singer compares his love to a drug, implying that it is addictive and makes him feel euphoric.


I ain't never felt like bliss
The singer feels a sense of supreme happiness and contentment because of his love.


I ain't never felt like, "Yo, I'm goin' out for food, do you want somethin' right quick?"
The singer shares a lighthearted moment with his love interest, where he is comfortable enough with her to ask if she wants anything to eat.


'Cause some days I feel like Drake
The artist compares his fluctuating emotions to the rapper Drake, who is known for his introspective and emotional lyrics.


And some days I feel like 'Cris
The artist compares his changing moods to the rapper Logic (whose real name is Sir Robert Bryson Hall II) who also goes by the name 'Young Sinatra'.


Maybe it's all in my mind, ooh
The singer is unsure if his feelings are real or a product of his own imagination.


Maybe I'm scared of the feeling or maybe I'm tryin' to find, mmh
The singer is uncertain whether he is afraid of the intensity of his emotions or if he is trying to understand them better.


Somethin' I never would miss
The artist implies that he never knew what he was missing before he fell in love.


Or maybe I'm feelin' like, like
The artist is struggling to articulate his emotions or find the right words to express them.


Fuck it, I'm trippin', man, I can't even say that line
The artist is so overwhelmed by his emotions that he abandons his attempt to express them.


But fuck that
The singer is determined to overcome his fear and express his love.


Scary to think that somethin' so perfect gets better with time
The artist is amazed by the depth and longevity of his love, and believes that it will continue to grow and improve over time.


Man this gotta be our breath, fell in Love & Basketball
The singer compares his love to the iconic ending scene of the movie 'Love & Basketball', where the main characters play a one-on-one basketball game to decide their future together.


A game to ten, one point to win, ready to risk it all
The singer is willing to take risks and make sacrifices for his love.


Risk it all for what? Risk it all for who? (For me)
The singer asks himself why he is risking everything for his love, but then answers that it is because of his deep affection for her.


Risk it all for us, I risk it all for you, and these
The artist is willing to put his relationship and his own well-being on the line for his love.


I done stayed down with this shit for too long, girl, I ain't tryna chance it
The artist has invested too much time and effort into his relationship to risk losing it now.


I done put way too much effort into this for me to give in to distractions
The singer has worked hard to build his relationship and is not willing to jeopardize it for temporary pleasures or distractions.


But somehow you managed to catch me off guard, got my partners lookin' like, "What happened?
The singer is surprised by how deeply he has fallen in love, and even his friends are taken aback by his change in behavior.


I thought you was forever mackin'
The artist is known for his playboy persona and his friends are shocked to see him openly embracing a serious relationship.


Too old to be actin', that's word to Sylvester Stallone
The artist acknowledges that he is too mature and experienced to be playing games with his love life.


And that ain't no shot, I mean, bro gave us Rocky
The artist clarifies that he has respect for Sylvester Stallone, who wrote and starred in the movie 'Rocky'.


You know in your soul, that song in your heart make it sing like a Nina Simone
The singer believes that when you are in love, you feel it deeply in your soul, and that love can inspire great art and creativity.


If we drunk off of love or drunk in the club, you'll never be singin' along
The artist asserts that his love is unique and personal, and that no one else can fully understand or appreciate it.


'Cause love ain't the easiest song, man this got (These feelings, these)
The singer acknowledges that love is complex and challenging, and that his emotions are difficult to articulate.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Taylor-Phillips, Deante Van Hitchcock, Gabriella Wilson, Marlon Allen, Raquel Ravenell

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NEEKO

These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
Life is a series of chances
Life as a helpless romantic
Caught in a lamp like a genie
If you rub her right, then your wishes might just get granted
She got a thing for them zodiac symbols
Told me her sign was a cancer
And that's what it spread like
Let her out the bottle, shawty ain't had my head right since
I ain't never felt like love
I ain't never felt like this
I ain't never felt like drugs
I ain't never felt like bliss
I ain't never felt like, "Yo, I'm goin' out for food, do you want somethin' right quick?"
'Cause some days I feel like Drake
And some days I feel like 'Cris
Maybe it's all in my mind, ooh
Maybe I'm scared of the feeling or maybe I'm tryin' to find, mmh
Somethin' I never would miss
Or maybe I'm feelin' like, like
Fuck it, I'm trippin', man, I can't even say that line
But fuck that
Scary to think that somethin' so perfect gets better with time
This gotta
Man this gotta be our breath, fell in Love & Basketball
A game to ten, one point to win, ready to risk it all
Risk it all for what? Risk it all for who? (For me)
Risk it all for us, I risk it all for you, and these
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
Yeah yeah, ayy, ayy
Life is a series of chances, hey
I done stayed down with this shit for too long, girl, I ain't tryna chance it, hmm
I done put way too much effort into this for me to give in to distractions
But somehow you managed to catch me off guard, got my partners lookin' like, "What happened?
I thought you was forever mackin'"
Too old to be actin', that's word to Sylvester Stallone
And that ain't no shot, I mean, bro gave us Rocky
I'm just tryna say that we grown
You know in your soul, that song in your heart make it sing like a Nina Simone
If we drunk off of love or drunk in the club, you'll never be singin' along
'Cause love ain't the easiest song, man this got (These feelings, these)
Said this gotta be our MO, fell in Love & Basketball
A game to ten, one point to win, ready to risk it all
Risk it all for what? (For you) Risk it all for who? (For you)
Risk it all for us (For me), I risk it all for you, and these
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah



Spicybarbb

Life is a series of chances
Life as a helpless romantic
Caught in a lamp like a genie
If you rub her right, then your wishes might just get granted
She got a thing for them zodiac symbols
Told me her sign was a cancer
And that's what it spread like
Let her out the bottle, shawty ain't had my head right since
I ain't never felt like love
I ain't never felt like this
I ain't never felt like drugs
I ain't never felt like bliss
I ain't never felt like, "Yo, I'm goin' out for food, do you want somethin' right quick?"
'Cause some days I feel like Drake
And some days I feel like 'Cris
Maybe it's all in my mind, ooh
Maybe I'm scared of the feeling or maybe I'm tryin' to find, mmh
Somethin' that went never miss
Or maybe I'm feelin' like, like
Fuck it, I'm trippin', man, I can't even say that line
But fuck that
Scary to think that somethin' so perfect gets better with time
This gotta...
Said this gotta be our more film Love & Basketball
A game to ten, one point to win, ready to risk it all
Risk it all for what? Risk it all for who? (For me)
Risk it all for us, I risk it all for you, and these...

[Chorus: H.E.R. & Deante' Hitchcock]
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?)
These feelings, these feelings, these feelings
(How you feel? How you feel?)

[Verse 2: Deante' Hitchcock & H.E.R.]
Yeah yeah, ayy, ayy
Life is a series of chances, hey
I done stayed down with this shit for too long, girl, I ain't tryna chance it, hmm
I done put way too much effort into this for me to give in to distractions
But somehow you managed to catch me off guard, got my partners lookin' like, "What happened?
I thought you was forever mackin'"
Too old to be actin', that's word to Sylvester Stallone
And that ain't no shot, I mean, bro gave us Rocky
I'm just tryna say that we grown
You know in your soul, that song in your heart make it sing like a Nina Simone
If we drunk off of love or drunk in the club, you'll never be singin' along
'Cause love ain't the easiest song, man this got..



Beth Bates

I want these feelings... I never felt like drugs.. I ain’t never felt like bliss...
Risk it all what,...
Risk it all for who..
Risk it all for US
Risk it all You
One day, yet if not I had it once. Why do the good die young. I pray you back to me...........................................................
Often, missing you πŸ˜”
Yet thankful and blessed to have known you, learned from you, grow with you.
My best self because of you. I now know how to love.



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Witcher Bob's Media Corner

Damn this dude is legit he got that classic vibe for real. How has he not blown up and collabed wit J.I.D and Cole yet.

At least I found a new dope artist.

Ky Weh

He on rod 3

Witcher Bob's Media Corner

@Ky Weh nice i can't wait for that project its finna be πŸ”₯

Zatoya Childs

He's signed to cole

Ky Weh

@Zatoya Childs he is not dreamville! Wat are you talking about

Rheymo.

Hey bro he got a song with J.I.D. released now

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AS

I love how H.E.R is always lowkey putting us onto new artist. This song bangs!

Audrey Reuben

Okay I'm ready for H.E.R to collab with J.Cole now

KPACUBO

sheeesh thatd be heat

John G

She has...look up wait for it remix

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