Fresh Feeling
Eels Lyrics


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You don't have a clue
What it is like to be next to you
I'm here to tell you
That it is good
That it is true

Birds singing a song
Old paint is peeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling

Words can't be that strong
My heart is reeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling

Try
Try to forget what's in the past
Tomorrow is here
Love,
Orange sky above lighting your way
There's nothing to fear

Birds singing a song
Old paint is peeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling

Words can't be that strong
My heart is reeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling

Some people are good
Babe in the 'hood
So pure and so free




I'd make a safe bet
You're gonna get whatever you need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eels's song Fresh Feeling convey a sense of purity and renewal that can come from being in a meaningful relationship. The opening lines suggest that being near the subject of the song is a revelation, something the singer is eager to share. The repetition of "that it is good, that it is true" emphasize the depth and sincerity of the singer's feelings.


The second half of the song moves towards a more universal appeal. The reference to birds singing and the old paint peeling offer sensory images of renewal and rebirth. The chorus repeats the phrase "that fresh feeling" as a reminder of the emotional and physical rejuvenation that comes from renewal. By the end of the song, the singer has moved from a personal to a more global perspective, offering encouragement and affirmation to the listener that even if they've had a rough past, the future is bright and full of possibility.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't have a clue
You have no idea


What it is like to be next to you
What it feels like to be close to you is unknown


I'm here to tell you
I am here to inform you


That it is good
It is positive


That it is true
It is genuine


Birds singing a song
Birds are singing melodiously


Old paint is peeling
Paint from an old surface is coming off


This is that fresh
This represents being revitalized


That fresh feeling
The sensation of being refreshed


Words can't be that strong
Words cannot express the intensity


My heart is reeling
My emotions are overwhelming


This is that fresh
This represents being revitalized


That fresh feeling
The sensation of being refreshed


Try
Make an attempt


Try to forget what's in the past
Attempt to forget about the past


Tomorrow is here
The future has arrived


Love,
Affection


Orange sky above lighting your way
A bright orange sky is shining down upon you


There's nothing to fear
There is nothing to be afraid of


Some people are good
Certain individuals are beneficent


Babe in the 'hood
A young person in the neighborhood


So pure and so free
Exemplifying goodness and freedom


I'd make a safe bet
I am willing to confidently wager


You're gonna get whatever you need
You will receive all that you require




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT, RUSTY LOGSDON

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