Under The Radar
Feel Lyrics


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Through the dark I search again
For a universal refrain
Lost and lonely sea crashing waves
Strumming through my revolving days

And if I don't have it all worked out
By five o'clock, I'll just do without it for now
[Chorus]
Under the radar
Under the spotlight
Under the underground
Inside the headlights

On a stream of consciousness
All my meaning slips again
And I don't know how to begin
Or if anyone would understand

That if I don't have it all worked out
By five o'clock, I'll just do without it for now

[Chorus]

But if I find something between the blinds
And she says something great
Then I just might steal something from the air
Put it down and sleep so sound
Put it down and sleep so sound





Lost and lonely sea crashing waves
Strumming through my revolving days

Overall Meaning

The song "Under The Radar" by Feel is a reflective piece that showcases the singer's search for a universal refrain. Through the dark, the singer searches for meaning and purpose, searching for a meaning that can be so elusive it feels like they are lost at sea, with nothing but the crashing waves of the ocean to accompany their thoughts. The song has a melancholic tone, with the idea that life is not always clear cut and that the singer's meaning is often slipping away from them, and the thought of not knowing how to begin or if anyone would understand them.


The song describes the feeling of being overwhelmed by the complexity of life and the uncertainty that comes with it. The singer feels like they are living in a stream of consciousness, with all meaning slipping away. However, there is a certain level of resilience in the lyrics, with the singer not being deterred by life's difficulty and promising to "just do without it for now." The chorus provides motivational lyrics where the singer is declaring that they are under the radar, spotlight, underground, and inside the headlights because they are determined to keep going even when it is difficult. The song ends on a hopeful note that the singer might one day find something that can change their outlook on life, and they can put their mind at ease and "sleep so sound."


Line by Line Meaning

Through the dark I search again
I am searching for something important in my life, but it's difficult to find and unclear.


For a universal refrain
I am searching for something that is universally applicable and can guide me in my search.


Lost and lonely sea crashing waves
I feel lost, alone, and overwhelmed like waves crashing against the shore.


Strumming through my revolving days
I keep going through the motions of life, strumming like a guitar string, but not making any progress.


And if I don't have it all worked out
I feel pressure to figure everything out, but sometimes I don't have all the answers.


By five o'clock, I'll just do without it for now
If I can't figure it out by a certain time, I will let it go and try again later.


Under the radar
I want to stay unnoticed and out of the public eye.


Under the spotlight
I also want recognition and attention for my achievements.


Under the underground
I want to explore unconventional or lesser-known areas of life.


Inside the headlights
I feel the pressure of being in the spotlight and making important decisions.


On a stream of consciousness
I am thinking and searching for answers without a clear direction or plan.


All my meaning slips again
Just when I think I've found the answer, I lose it again and feel even more lost.


And I don't know how to begin
I am uncertain about the right direction to take, which makes it hard to get started.


Or if anyone would understand
I am afraid that even if I get started, others won't appreciate or understand my efforts.


But if I find something between the blinds
If I find something meaningful, but not immediately apparent or visible, it will bring me hope.


And she says something great
The encouragement and support of others is important to me on this journey.


Then I just might steal something from the air
If I find inspiration, I will try to seize it and make it my own.


Put it down and sleep so sound
If I accomplish something great, I can rest easy and be at peace.


Lost and lonely sea crashing waves
I feel lost and overwhelmed in life, like waves crashing against the shore.


Strumming through my revolving days
I keep going through the motions of life, strumming like a guitar string, but not making any real progress.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOT SAX

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