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.
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Felt Lyrics
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I see your motives plain
You just wanna stop the rain
Hey
And when I close my eyes
I see a world of darkened skies
Filled with terror and surprise
Hey
Well that's alright
But will you do one thing now?
Tell everybody I'm alright
And if you want to play
D'you know a place where we can stay?
Push through and stop that day
Hey
And if you think it's fine
Then will you draw the line?
Push through these doors of mine
Hey
You try to say it's over
Well that's alright
But will you do one thing now?
Tell everybody I'm alright
And if you want to play
D'you know a place where we can stay?
Roman litter on the way
Hey
You try to say it's over
Well that's alright
But will you do one thing now?
Tell everybody I'm alright (x2)
Don't try and tell me what is right
The opening line "Hey you can stop that game / I see your motives plain / You just wanna stop the rain" uncovers a sense of suspicion and realization towards someone's intentions of stopping something that should be allowed to happen. The following line "And when I close my eyes / I see a world of darkened skies / Filled with terror and surprise" gives an idea of the singer's perspective that things might not be going according to plan and the consequences could be quite disastrous. The lines "You try to say it's over / Well that's alright / But will you do one thing now? / Tell everybody I'm alright" signify that despite the apparent disappointment and failure of an endeavor, it is still important to maintain optimism and make it known that one is still standing.
The lines "And if you want to play / D'you know a place where we can stay? / Push through and stop that day / Hey" could be interpreted as a call to action, an invitation to those who are willing to join and not just watch from the sidelines. The following lines "And if you think it's fine / Then will you draw the line? / Push through these doors of mine / Hey" could signify a sense of hesitation and desire for confirmation before embarking on something new. The repeated refrain "Roman litter on the way" serves as a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and disorder, there is still beauty to be witnessed.
Overall, the song talks about the importance of perseverance, even in the face of adversity, and the need for solidarity and support from those around us to push through and overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you can stop that game
You are trying to manipulate me, but I see through your façade.
I see your motives plain
I understand your intentions clearly.
You just wanna stop the rain
You want to end the troubling situation at hand.
Hey
Expression of emphasis and urgency.
And when I close my eyes
During moments of solitude and reflection.
I see a world of darkened skies
I envision a bleak and unpleasant future.
Filled with terror and surprise
Full of shock and horror.
Hey
Expression of emphasis and urgency.
You try to say it's over
You claim that the situation has been resolved.
Well that's alright
I accept that perspective.
But will you do one thing now?
However, I request one favor from you.
Tell everybody I'm alright
Inform others that I am doing fine.
And if you want to play
If you are interested in continuing this game.
D'you know a place where we can stay?
Do you know of a location where we can remain safe and secure?
Push through and stop that day
Overcome the obstacles and put an end to the issues.
Hey
Expression of emphasis and urgency.
And if you think it's fine
If you believe that everything is acceptable.
Then will you draw the line?
Will you establish a boundary or limit?
Push through these doors of mine
Face the challenges and barriers I have set.
Hey
Expression of emphasis and urgency.
D'you know a place where we can stay?
Again, do you know of a location where we can remain safe and secure?
Roman litter on the way
We are approaching a time of decadence and decline, reminiscent of ancient Rome.
Hey
Expression of emphasis and urgency.
You try to say it's over
Once more, you claim that the situation has come to a close.
Well that's alright
Nevertheless, I accept that perspective.
But will you do one thing now?
As previously requested, I require one favor from you.
Tell everybody I'm alright (x2)
Communicate with others that I am doing fine.
Don't try and tell me what is right
I will not accept your version of what is the correct course of action.
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.