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.
Dirty Girl
Felt Lyrics
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I love you like a rap kid loves breaks
(chorus) [slug]
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Came to get an oil-change for my girlfriends car
But by the time I left I was short of breath and brokenhearted (there she was)
There she was, bent over a motor,
Dirty cap with a pony tail that sat between her shoulders (beautiful)
With an oil streak that must have kissed your cheekbone
Thick and voluptuous I wish that we could be alone (I would love to)
I would love to, touch you, rub you,
See whats covered up under that greasy blue jumpsuit (come on)
Standin there holding that drippin dipstick,
With a firm grip, yet so delicate
And the way you took that orange oil rag and wiped it clean
Is guaranteed to get repeated in my dreams
You make me wild feels like puppy love
Got so lost in your smile when you asked me what the mileage was
And if I ever learned how to change my own oil
Promise you this customer is gonna remain so loyal (dirty girl)
(chorus) [slug]
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
[Murs]
Now there's this hamburger stand thirty minutes out of town
Used to go for the best veggie burgers around
That was until I met this brown guaranteed to astound
Short order chef eyes deeper than sound
She wore a dirty green apron like a silk nightgown
Them cappuccino fingernails wrote my order down
Three dots tattooed between her thumb and her index
Twenty-four waist held the holster for the windex
Heat from the grill made her mascara drip
The sweat on her face showed the fuzz on her lip
Them work pants couldn't hide the love in them hips
Call it bad taste but this girl was the shit
Its the way that hair net kinda covered up her ear
Had me askin why the fuck she was even workin here
But next time I get hungry I'ma drive to Pasadena
Cuz I just gotta see her
melinda,
cocina
(chorus) [slug]
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
The lyrics of Felt's "Dirty Girl" are about the sexual attraction that the two rappers feel towards blue-collar women they encounter in their daily lives. Slug finds himself falling in love with a mechanic while getting his girlfriend's car serviced. He describes her in detail, noticing her oil-streaked skin and voluptuous curves. He is mesmerized by her firm yet delicate grip on the dipstick and is aroused by the thought of what she might be hiding under her jumpsuit. Murs, on the other hand, is smitten by a short-order cook at a hamburger stand. He is captivated by her deep eyes, sweat-drenched face, and the love in her hips that her work pants can't quite hide. He acknowledges that his attraction might be considered "bad taste" but can't help the fact that to him, she is "the shit."
The chorus, which repeated throughout the song, emphasizes that these women are dirty in a sexual way. The repeated use of the word "dirty" combined with the descriptions of their physical appearance and the rappers' desires for them create a vivid picture of their lust. The fact that the women are doing manual labor - getting greasy, sweating, and wearing work clothes - adds to their sexual appeal in the eyes of the rappers.
Overall, "Dirty Girl" is a testament to the primal and often overlooked sexuality that can be found in mundane, everyday settings. The rappers' attraction to these women is not based on their looks or social status but on their raw physical presence and the allure of their dirty work.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you like a rap kid loves breaks
I adore you with the same intensity that a rap kid relishes finding a new sample to loop and mix.
Dirty, dirty, you're such a dirty girl yeah
You, my dear, are so powerfully alluring and seductive that I can't help but call you dirty in the most endearing way possible.
Came to get an oil-change for my girlfriends car
I arrived at the mechanic's for my girlfriend's car's maintenance.
But by the time I left I was short of breath and brokenhearted (there she was)
By the time I walked out of the mechanic's, I was amazed and so infatuated with the woman I saw that it ripped me apart emotionally.
There she was, bent over a motor,
She was there, hunched over an engine,
Dirty cap with a pony tail that sat between her shoulders (beautiful)
She wore a hairnet that kept her ponytail on her shoulders, which was both functional and gorgeous.
With an oil streak that must have kissed your cheekbone
An oil mark that probably touched her cheekbone.
Thick and voluptuous I wish that we could be alone (I would love to)
She was curvy and full, and I longed to be alone with her.
I would love to, touch you, rub you,
I would adore to caress and massage you,
See what's covered up under that greasy blue jumpsuit (come on)
I badly wanted to uncover what was hidden beneath her messy blue overalls.
Standin there holding that drippin dipstick,
She stood holding the dripping dipstick,
With a firm grip, yet so delicate
Despite the tight grip, it appeared gentle and gracious.
And the way you took that orange oil rag and wiped it clean
The way she cleaned that oil-stained rag with an orange cloth was sensual and satisfying.
Is guaranteed to get repeated in my dreams
That sight would feature in my dreams frequently and vividly,
You make me wild feels like puppy love
You make me go crazy, and it feels like a naive, innocent crush.
Got so lost in your smile when you asked me what the mileage was
I got so lost in her grin when she asked me about the vehicle's miles.
And if I ever learned how to change my oil
If I ever learned how to perform an oil change,
Promise you this customer is gonna remain so loyal (dirty girl)
I promise to be a loyal customer from now on (you dirty girl).
Now there's this hamburger stand thirty minutes out of town
There's this roadside fast food joint far away from town,
Used to go for the best veggie burgers around
I used to visit that place for just their delicious vegetarian burgers.
That was until I met this brown guaranteed to astound
That was until I saw this brown girl who I knew would leave me captivated.
Short order chef eyes deeper than sound
She was a short-order cook, and her eyes had depths that went beyond words.
She wore a dirty green apron like a silk nightgown
She wore a grubby green apron that looked like a luxurious nightgown.
Them cappuccino fingernails wrote my order down
She used her frothy-pink nails to jot down my items order.
Three dots tattooed between her thumb and her index
There were three dots tattooed between her thumb and her index finger,
Twenty-four waist held the holster for the Windex
She had a 24-inch waist and carried a Windex in a waist holster.
Heat from the grill made her mascara drip
The grill's heat made her mascara run down her face.
The sweat on her face showed the fuzz on her lip
Her energy caused her to break into a sweat, which uncovered the hair on her upper lip.
Them work pants couldn't hide the love in them hips
Her work pants couldn't conceal her ample hips.
Call it bad taste but this girl was the shit
You could probably call it poor judgment, but I found this woman arousing and irresistible.
Its the way that hair net kinda covered up her ear
The way her hairnet discreetly covered her ear was oddly attractive,
Had me askin why the fuck she was even workin here
It made me wonder why such a gorgeous girl was even working there.
But next time I get hungry I'ma drive to Pasadena
But the next time I feel hungry, I will drive to Pasadena.
Cuz I just gotta see her melinda, cocina
Because I simply must see her. Her name is Melinda, and she works in the kitchen.
Contributed by Leah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tony Merc'd it
EVEN TO THIS DAY!!! THIS SONG IS UNDERRATED!!!
jay
atmosphere, slum, and just murs helped alot of people get through their rough times. thanks guys!
Jonte Carlo
jayfeels word. One of the reasons, Im proud 2 b from the twin cities, is because of these fellows
Arthur
still jamming in 2018 :)
reccct
word!
John Jacob Jingleheimer-Schmidt
Arthur
And in 2019 my nigga
David Israel
help like dope, feels good and gets your life a loser, get set free John chapter 3 repent and born again, amazing grace ikr it works
Mister Wilde
my dad would play atmosphere when I was younger.. I'm 19 now been over 9 years id say since I heard this... brings back the good vibrations. glad I just stumbled on this tape..
AANTHHONYY
Crazy 9 years ago I was 17 and just heard this song for the first time... now I’ve got a daughter of my own.
85 4 Eye mustang
ill be playing this and hot bars for my boy. He'll be 1 but the earlier the better 😄