That Certain Feeling
Ella Fitzgerald/Nelson Riddle's Orchestra Lyrics


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That certain feeling
The first time I met you
I hit the ceiling
I could not forget you

You were completely sweet
Oh, what could I do?
I wanted phrases
to sing his praises

That certain feeling
The one that they all know
No use concealing
I`ve got what they call love

Now we`re together
Let`s find out whether
You`re feeling, that feeling too

I felt it happen
Just as you came in view
Grew sort of dizzy
Thought gee, who is he?

That certain feeling
I`m here to confess it
Is so appealing
No words can express it

I can not hide it




I must confide it
I`m feeling that feeling, too.

Overall Meaning

In "That Certain Feeling," Ella Fitzgerald sings about the overwhelming emotion of falling in love. She describes the first time she met the object of her affections as a moment where she felt like she hit the ceiling - completely overwhelmed and unable to forget them. Fitzgerald admits to wanting to sing praises to the one she loves, highlighting the way that music and love are often intertwined. Throughout the song, she expresses that she's experiencing "that certain feeling," the one that "they all know" - the feeling of being in love.


Fitzgerald's performance of "That Certain Feeling" is backed by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra, who provide a swinging, jazzy soundtrack to her romantic musings. The instrumentation, featuring horns, piano, and percussion, perfectly captures the upbeat, playful tone of the song. Overall, "That Certain Feeling" is a light-hearted celebration of love that showcases Fitzgerald's incredible voice and gift for interpreting lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

That certain feeling
The intense sensation that arises when being around someone special.


The first time I met you
At the very moment I saw you.


I hit the ceiling
It took my excitement to extreme heights.


I could not forget you
You were unforgettable to me.


You were completely sweet
Your demeanor was polished and kind.


Oh, what could I do?
I was helpless in the face of your charm.


I wanted phrases
I desired the perfect words.


to sing his praises
To express the joy that you brought me.


The one that they all know
A feeling experienced by everyone at some point in their lives.


No use concealing
There's no benefit in keeping it hidden.


I`ve got what they call love
I recognize that what I feel is indeed love.


Now we`re together
Since we are now in one another's company.


Let`s find out whether
Let's ascertain if you are also feeling the same.


You`re feeling, that feeling too
The same overwhelming emotion that I am experiencing is present in you as well.


I felt it happen
I experienced it in real-time.


Just as you came in view
At the very moment I caught sight of you.


Grew sort of dizzy
I became lightheaded momentarily.


Thought gee, who is he?
I was utterly captivated and curious about you.


That certain feeling
The intense sensation that arises when being around someone special.


I`m here to confess it
I am willing to admit it.


Is so appealing
It is tremendously attractive to me.


No words can express it
I lack the linguistic capacity to fully encapsulate it.


I can not hide it
It is impossible for me to conceal it.


I must confide it
I feel the need to reveal it.


I`m feeling that feeling, too.
I am also experiencing that same intense and unforgettable sentiment.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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