I Feel the Earth Move
Eternal Lyrics


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I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around

Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Mellow as the month of May
Oh, darling, I can't stand it
When you look at me that way

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around

Oh, darling, when you're near me
And you tenderly call my name
I know that my emotions
Are something I just can't tame
I've just got to have you, baby

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I just lose control
Down to my very soul
I get hot and cold all over




I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, tumbling down, tumbling down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eternal's song 'I Feel the Earth Move' speak about the intense emotions that are felt when one is deeply in love. When the loved one is around, the singer is so overwhelmed with emotions that they feel as though the earth is shaking under their feet and the sky is falling down. The mere sight of their beloved makes their heart tremble and they cannot help but lose control. The singer becomes hot and cold all over, and the emotions they feel are so intense that they can't be tamed.


The lyrics show the powerful impact that love can have on an individual. It can make them feel like their world is literally turning upside down, and can make them feel completely out of control. The singer feels as though they have no choice but to give in to their emotions and to the pull of their lover. The lyrics suggest that love can be an all-consuming force, one that can take over and shake up one's entire being.


Overall, the lyrics of 'I Feel the Earth Move' are a testament to the power of love and its ability to completely take over an individual's emotions and body.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel a strong, intense sensation when I'm with you


I feel the sky tumbling down
Your presence is so impactful, I feel like everything around me is shifting


I feel my heart start to trembling
Your effect on me is so profound that it makes my heart race and shake


Whenever you're around
Your mere presence has this powerful effect on me


Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Seeing you fills me with joy and contentment


Mellow as the month of May
You have a calming, peaceful effect on me


Oh, darling, I can't stand it
You have such a powerful hold on me that I can't resist you


When you look at me that way
The way you look at me has a mesmerizing effect on me


Oh, darling, when you're near me
Being close to you has a profound effect on me


And you tenderly call my name
The way you say my name with such care and affection touches my heart


I know that my emotions
I'm aware that the way I feel is intense and overwhelming


Are something I just can't tame
I can't control my feelings when I'm around you


I've just got to have you, baby
I need you in my life because you have such a strong effect on me


I just lose control
Your presence makes me feel like I'm losing myself


Down to my very soul
Your impact on me goes beyond just my physical body, it affects my soul


I get hot and cold all over
Your presence makes me feel both excited and nervous at the same time


Tumbling down, tumbling down, tumbling down
Your effect on me is so powerful that it feels like everything around me is falling apart




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Written by: CAROLE KING

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Comments from YouTube:

Stephan Parker

Was randomly thinking about this. It was 97 and I was 10 and my parents had bought me & my brother our first CD player for Christmas and we got this and the first Spice Girls album too! Can't believe that's 20 years ago, I still see it so vividly. Now I live in Texas, USA; life is crazy and flies by so quickly.

Jonny Gardner

WOW, Easther's vocals here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken Wong

Outstanding ! First- Class cover of a Carole King song !

MusicBlue22

Thanks so much for posting this. I have a request if you have it can you post Eternal's version of Fleetwood mac's song Dreams the original version and remixes as well. I'd greatly appreciate it.

EVK Admin

Pleasure. OK not a problem, I will hook you up with them.

Heidi Davis

still love this song 20 years later!

David Kirk

Thank you sweet ladies, you did yourselves proud as well as well as Carol!

Menen Mae

I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever you're around, whenever you're around Baby, when you're around Come on baby, let me hear you I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever you're around Ooh, baby, when I see your face Mellow as the month of May My darling, I can't stand it, no no When you look at me that way I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever you're around, whenever you're around You're around, yeah Ooh, darling, when you're near me, my love And you tenderly call my name I know that my emotions Are something I just can't take I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever you're around I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever, whenever, when you're around I feel the earth I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever you're around I feel the earth move under my feet I feel the sky tumbling down I feel my heart start trembling Whenever, whenever

Sheena Ricarte

I have the Carole King "Tapestry" CD and I think it was from my grandmother. I recalled this is one of the songs in that compilation. I enjoyed it back in the day when I was in high school when CDs, CD players, and discman were popular.

Double Promo

Great song, all about the Frankie Knuckes / David Morales remixes that never got released.

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