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.
Fortune
Felt Lyrics
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When I'm on your side
I'm breaking my back /I'm breaking my Heart*
Then you lost your pride
And if it all gets too much
There's things you can do
To end it all now
Or see it all through
And give me no words / And tell me no stories*
There's things to be said
To escape with a fortune
Your blood will be spared
And wisdom is your virtue
I hear them all scream
Led away to their own fate
I believe in your dreams
Poor people on the issue
Come fight for what's right
Go take what's yours
On the day of your voice
I need you, oh
And those ? ghastly tomes?
Special ...?
Me and a friend
After the...? moon
Just me and a friend
And they got us books? now
Or else we're never gonna get out of here
...?
*Gold mine trash version
The first stanza of Felt's song "Fortune" speaks to the power dynamic in a relationship, as the singer notes that nothing else seems to matter when they are on their partner's side. The choice of words in this stanza is interesting, as the singer notes that they are not only breaking their own heart, but also their back, suggesting that they are putting in a lot of effort to maintain the relationship. However, the verse ends on a darker note, as the singer notes that their partner has lost their pride. The second stanza speaks to the desperation that can come in difficult situations, as the singer notes that there are things one can do to "end it all now" or "see it all through". The language here suggests that the singer is not necessarily advocating for one over the other but is acknowledging that sometimes difficult situations can feel overwhelming and options might be limited.
The third stanza is more difficult to interpret, as the lyrics become more abstract, but there are several interesting details to note. The singer notes that "there's things to be said to escape with a fortune", which may suggest that the solution to difficult situations is not always clear, but there might be a way out if one can find the right words. The line "your blood will be spared" suggests that there may be a dangerous or violent situation at hand. The final line, "I believe in your dreams" might suggest that the singer is trying to offer encouragement or support to someone whom they believe has the potential to succeed despite difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
And nothing seems to matter
The singer feels like everything in the world is insignificant when they are with the person they address.
When I'm on your side
Being supportive of the person addressed is key to the singer's happiness.
I'm breaking my back /I'm breaking my Heart*
The singer puts all their effort into being there for the person addressed regardless of the personal cost.
Then you lost your pride
The person addressed has recently experienced a significant loss or failure.
And if it all gets too much
The artist acknowledges the difficulties that may arise in the future.
There's things you can do
There are always solutions to any problem.
To end it all now
One solution, but not recommended, is ending one's life prematurely.
Or see it all through
Another solution is to persevere and push through despite hardships.
And give me no words / And tell me no stories*
The artist asks to not be offered any words or stories that may distract from finding a solution.
There's things to be said
The artist feels that communication is important in finding a solution.
To escape with a fortune
By resolving their issues, the person addressed can have a better future, symbolized by the term 'fortune'.
Your blood will be spared
Another benefit of finding a solution is that no harm will come to the person addressed.
And wisdom is your virtue
Wisdom is an important quality that will help the person addressed find a solution.
I hear them all scream
The singer is aware of the struggles faced by other people.
Led away to their own fate
Sometimes, people have to deal with the consequences of their choices.
I believe in your dreams
The artist has faith in the hopes and aspirations of the person addressed.
Poor people on the issue
The artist acknowledges that less fortunate people are also struggling.
Come fight for what's right
The singer urges people to take up a cause they believe in.
Go take what's yours
It is important to seize opportunities for personal growth and success.
On the day of your voice
A time will come when people can speak up and be heard.
I need you, oh
The artist relies on the support of the person addressed.
And those ? ghastly tomes?
The artist refers to some unpleasant books.
Special ...?
The singer may be referring to a special edition of a book.
Me and a friend
The artist mentions spending time with a friend.
After the...? moon
The singer may be referring to a specific time of day or phase of the moon.
Just me and a friend
The singer highlights the importance of companionship in difficult times.
And they got us books? now
The singer and their friend may have been given some books to read.
Or else we're never gonna get out of here
Reading and gaining knowledge can help them escape their current situation.
...?
The artist may be leaving an open-ended question or thought.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.