1) Felt was a 1980s UK in… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists with the name Felt:
1) Felt was a 1980s UK indie band hailing from Birmingham, led by enigmatic Lawrence Hayward (or, just "Lawrence" for preference), and usually included guitarist Maurice Deebank and drummer Gary Ainge.
The band claimed to have released ten albums and ten singles in ten years but actually released 11 singles if you include their debut Index on Shanghai Packaging. They were influenced by, among others, New York band Television and 60's icon Bob Dylan. Forming in 1979, Felt never broke through to the mainstream, but enjoyed a substantial cult following. Throughout the early 1980s, Felt released a number of oblique, minimalistic guitar pop gems. In 1986 they broke through with the single "Primitive Painters" (featuring the Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser), and the album "Forever Breathes The Lonely Word". Here, Hayward's trademark melodic songs are matched by a fuller sound - catchy organ lines from Martin Duffy (now with Primal Scream) and Deebank's cascading guitars feature throughout.
Following this, releases in 1987 of Poem Of The River, in 1988 of The Pictorial Jackson Review, and in 1989 of Me And A Monkey On The Moon, cemented Felt's cult following and reputation, before Hayward split the band up to pursue 70s-influenced project, Denim, and subsequently Go-Kart Mozart.
Felt's influence continues to reverberate in the music of current bands like Belle and Sebastian who have acknowledged their admiration.
2) Felt is a collaboration between emcees Murs (Nick Carter) and Slug (Sean Daley of Atmosphere). The group has released two albums so far, with the first one being produced by Murs' fellow Living Legends member the grouch and the second one with Slugs long time beat maker ant behind the boards.
according to the Rhymesayers website (their label):
FELT is a musical collaboration with the long-term goal of having sex with b-level Hollywood actresses. On tour back in 2001, Murs and Slug were in a van driving from Eugene, OR to San Francisco, CA. Near Weed, CA on highway 5 South, there was a heated discussion over which rapper had the better chance of sleeping with Christina Ricci. Murs and Slug decided to make a record dedicated to Christina Ricci (with the hope of either Murs or Slug succeeding in having sex with her). Built on friendly competition, it was also an experiment to see if a rap record would be able to help breathe new life into her career.
The duo is coming at it once again with Aesop Rock taking control of the production. Felt 3 A Tribute to Rosie Perez was released in 2009.
3) Felt was an early '70 band from Alabama. Their sole album, titled FELT and issued in 1971, is full of good guitar work and fine vocals, and has become a very rare collectors' item. The band's leader Myke Jackson also made a solo album.
4) FELT is a Japanese doujinshi circle primarily focusing on the Touhou franchise, comprising of around 10 members. Their first album released in 2010, titled Milky Wink. They primarily focus on Ambient and Pop but also do Electronic vocal tracks as well. In 2020, it was announced on Twitter that the next album after Last Wink is going to be their final album as FELT believe they will disband afterwards.
All The People I Like Are Those That Are Dead
Felt Lyrics
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The very fact that I'm insane
I wasn't fooling when I said
All the people I like are those that are dead
I've been around this town and I've seen what god has done
I've been around and it's no fun
I've been a two-timer/tearaway god has told me so
But I don't believe in him you know
'Cause I don't believe a word that you said
All the people I like are those are dead
Maybe I shoud take a gun
And put it to the head of everyone
All the people I like are in the ground
It's better to be lost than to be found
I should listen hard to the voices from within
They are telling me that I'll never win
I should save myself I shoud save myself from sin
But I wouldn't know where to begin
You are trying to tell me what you believe in
But I ain't got a clue what you are talking about
It's better to be a man than to be a mouse
All the people I like are those that are dead
All the people I like are those that are dead
All the people I like are those that are dead
All the people I like are those that are dead
I've been around this town and I've seen what God has done
I've been around and it's no fun
I've been a two-timer/tearaway god has told me so
But I don't believe in him you know
Don't make me a martyr for our causes
'Cause I don't believe a word that you said
All the people I like are those that are
All the people I like are those that are
All the people I like are those that are dead.
The song "All the People I Like Are Those That Are Dead" by Felt is a reflective piece about the lead singer's inner turmoil and dissatisfaction with the world around him. The lines "Maybe I should entertain / The very fact that I'm insane" establish that the singer is grappling with a potential mental illness or at least questioning his own sanity. He goes on to express cynicism towards God and religion, stating that he "doesn't believe a word" and that God has called him out for his misdeeds.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of the song is the chorus, which repeats the phrase "All the people I like are those that are dead" numerous times. This can be interpreted in different ways, but it likely speaks to the singer's disillusionment with the living and his feelings of a lack of connection or understanding with those around him. He even goes so far as to suggest he should take a gun and kill everyone, which is a disturbing line but can be seen as an extreme expression of his alienation and sense of hopelessness.
The song also touches on the themes of guilt and redemption, with lines like "I should save myself from sin / But I wouldn't know where to begin". Ultimately, the song paints a bleak picture of the singer's state of mind and suggests that he has found solace in the dead rather than the living.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I Should entertain
I am considering something
The very fact that I'm insane
I am aware that I am mentally unstable
I wasn't fooling when I said
I was serious when I mentioned
All the people I like are those that are dead
I have a preference for deceased individuals
I've been around this town and I've seen what god has done
I have observed the results of divine intervention in this area
I've been around and it's no fun
I have traveled and it has not been enjoyable
I've been a two-timer/tearaway god has told me so
I have engaged in infidelity and immoral behavior, according to religious doctrine
But I don't believe in him you know
However, I do not have faith in a higher power
Don't make me a martyr for our causes
Do not make me a sacrifice for our beliefs
'Cause I don't believe a word that you said
Because I do not trust or agree with anything you have expressed
Maybe I shoud take a gun
Perhaps I should obtain a firearm
And put it to the head of everyone
And use it to fatally shoot every person
All the people I like are in the ground
All the individuals I have affinity for are deceased and buried
It's better to be lost than to be found
It is preferable to be aimlessly wandering than to be discovered and identified
I should listen hard to the voices from within
I ought to pay close attention to my internal thoughts and emotions
They are telling me that I'll never win
They are informing me that I will not succeed
I should save myself I shoud save myself from sin
I should strive to avoid immoral behavior and spiritual wrongdoing
But I wouldn't know where to begin
However, I am unsure of how to start doing so
You are trying to tell me what you believe in
You are attempting to communicate your convictions to me
But I ain't got a clue what you are talking about
However, I do not understand what you are discussing
It's better to be a man than to be a mouse
It is preferable to be assertive and confident than to be timid
All the people I like are those that are dead
I have a fondness for deceased individuals
All the people I like are those that are dead
I have a preference for deceased individuals
All the people I like are those that are dead
I have an inclination towards deceased individuals
All the people I like are those that are dead
I am attracted to individuals who have passed away
I've been around this town and I've seen what God has done
I have witnessed the consequences of divine intervention in this locale
I've been around and it's no fun
I have journeyed and it has not been enjoyable
I've been a two-timer/tearaway god has told me so
I have engaged in infidelity and immoral behavior, according to religious doctrine
But I don't believe in him you know
However, I lack faith in a higher power
Don't make me a martyr for our causes
Refuse to let me be a sacrifice for our beliefs
'Cause I don't believe a word that you said
Because I have no faith in anything you have expressed
All the people I like are those that are
Individuals who have died are who I am drawn to
All the people I like are those that are
I am attracted to those who are no longer living
All the people I like are those that are dead.
I have an affinity for deceased individuals.
Contributed by Sophia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cubangigolo
I love this song, it always reminds me of something "Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground" would've done. Lawrence your undescribably amazing man.
Suds
why have i never heard this song before and who the hell is lou reed and the velvet underground
NicholasX9
This does not get enough recognition
António Batista
This song is for sure one of the best ever written , yes pure genius Felt.
Jackie Amos
The most underrated band....
Paul Messis
such amazing songwriting
ryanh206
one of their best....loved this song in highschool
Patricia Cárdenas
One of my favorite records.
laurent P. pauletti
Start of an only concert I saw in Paris 1989, just perfect timing for a beautiful ending carrer, Primitive Painters close the set.
Rogerio Lopes
Best song ever!