The ori… Read Full Bio ↴This is the dub remix version of Franz Ferdinand's song Ulysses.
The original version appears on the 2009 album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, while the dub remix was released on Blood. Blood was originally available as the second disc of the limited edition of Tonight. Franz Ferdinand and subsequently released separately in May 2009 (April 2009 in some countries).
Feeling Kind Of Anxious
Franz Ferdinand Lyrics
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Come on
Come on, let's get high
Feeling Kind of Anxious Lyrics
But you got to stop
Twenty five miles
High
Come on Lexxo
What you got next?
Walking twenty five miles
High
Come on, let's get high
Come on, let's get high
Come on, let's get high
Come on, let's get high
Come on, let's get high, high
La, la, la, la, la, Ulysses
La, la, la, la, la, Ulysses
I've found a new way
I've found a new way, baby
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
No, but you are now, boy
Feeling kinda anxious
Yeah, everyone, everybody knows it
La, la, la, la, la, Ulysses
I've found a new way
I've found a new way, baby
La, la, la, la, la, Ulysses
I've found a new way
I've found a new way, baby
Oh, oh, then suddenly you know
You're never going home
You're never, you're never
You're never, you're never
You're never, you're never
You're never, you're never
You're never, you're never
You're never, you're never
You're never, you're never
You're never going home
Not Ulysses, baby no
La, la, la, la, ooh
You're not Ulysses, ooh
La, la, la, la, ooh
The lyrics of Franz Ferdinand's song "Feeling Kind of Anxious" paint a picture of a person who is experiencing anxiety, feeling lost and disconnected, and searching for a way to relieve it through the use of drugs or alcohol. The repeated call to "get high" suggests that the singer is looking for an escape from their current state of mind. The reference to Ulysses, a character from Greek mythology, provides an interesting layer to the song's interpretation. Ulysses was known for his tenacity, bravery, and cunning, but also for his long and difficult journey home after the Trojan War. The singer's questioning of whether they are Ulysses implies a fear that they, too, may be on an endless journey, unable to find their way back to a state of mental stability.
The use of the phrase "twenty five miles high" also adds to the song's themes of disconnection and displacement. It suggests a sense of being far away both physically and mentally, unable to find one's way back to a grounded reality. The repeated chanting of "la la la Ulysses" creates a haunting echo effect, further emphasizing the sense of the singer being lost and searching for a way out.
Overall, "Feeling Kind of Anxious" paints a picture of a person struggling with anxiety and looking for a way to escape their current mental state. The use of Ulysses and the imagery of being "twenty five miles high" adds a layer of complexity to the song's message, suggesting that finding one's way home may be a long and difficult journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, let's get high
Encourages someone to smoke or consume drugs
But you got to stop
Someone needs to stop their behavior
Twenty five miles
Metaphorically, someone is walking a long distance
High
Metaphorically, someone is on top of the world
Come on Lexxo
Addressing someone named Lexxo
What you got next?
Asking someone what they are going to do
Walking twenty five miles
Metaphorically, someone is walking a long distance
Come on, let's get high, high
Encourages someone to smoke or consume drugs
La, la, la, la, la, Ulysses
Words that don't have specific meaning but may evoke a feeling or tone
I've found a new way, baby
Someone found a new way to approach life or a situation
Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses?
Asking if someone is a hero (Ulysses is a mythological character known for his heroism)
No, but you are now, boy
Sarcasm, telling someone they are a hero when they are not
Feeling kinda anxious
Someone is experiencing anxiety or nervousness
Yeah, everyone, everybody knows it
Others are aware of someone's anxiety
Oh, oh, then suddenly you know
Someone experiences a realization
You're never going home
Someone is stuck in a situation or cannot return to their past
Not Ulysses, baby no
Affirmation that someone is not a hero
La, la, la, la, ooh
Words that don't have specific meaning but may evoke a feeling or tone
You're not Ulysses, ooh
Affirmation that someone is not a hero
La, la, la, la, ooh
Words that don't have specific meaning but may evoke a feeling or tone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER PAUL KAPRANOS HUNTLEY, NICHOLAS JOHN MCCARTHY, PAUL ROBERT THOMPSON, ROBERT HARDY
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