What You Feel
Hinton Battle Michelle Trachtenberg Lyrics
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Don't you like my style?
Why don't you come and play?
I guarantee a great big smile
I come from the imagination
And I'm here strictly by your invocation
So what do you say?
I'm the heart of swing
I'm the twist and shout
When you gotta sing,
When you gotta let it out
You call me and I come a-running
I turn the music on; I bring the fun in
Now, we're partying
That's what it's all about
Cause I know, what you feel, girl
I know just what you feel, girl
Oh, so you're like a good demon? Bringing the fun in?
All these melodies, they go on too long
Then that energy starts to come on way too strong
All those hearts lay open; that must sting
Plus, some customers just die combusting
That's the penalty when life is but a song
You brought me down and doomed this town
So, when we blow this scene,
Back we will go to my kingdom below and you will be my queen
Cause I know what you feel, girl
No, you see
You and me
Wouldn't be very regal
I'll make it real, girl
What I mean
I'm fifteen
So, this queen thing's illegal
I can bring whole cities to ruin
And still have time to get a soft-shoe in
Well, that's great
But I'm late
And I'd hate to delay her
Something's cooking, I'm at the griddle
I bought Nero his very first fiddle
She'll get pissed
If I'm missed
See, my sister's the Slayer
The Slayer?
Yuh-huh.
Find her. Tell her
Tell her everything.
Just get her here.
I want to see the Slayer burn.
Now we're partying
That's what it's all about
The lyrics to Hinton Battle's song "What You Feel" convey the concept of a character pressuring another to let loose and enjoy themselves. The first verse is directed at someone who has run away, asking them to come back and enjoy life. The chorus explains that the singer knows just what the other person is feeling and can provide the necessary music and good vibes. The second verse takes a darker turn, with references to the consequences of living a life that is like a song. The final section moves back to the invitation to party, with the singer urging the other person to find a way to get there so they can enjoy themselves together.
Line by Line Meaning
Why'd you run away?
Asking the reason for the listener's departure
Don't you like my style?
Questioning whether the listener is fond of the singer's way of doing things
Why don't you come and play?
Inviting the listener to enjoy and participate in the singer's activities
I guarantee a great big smile
Promising that the listener will have a fantastic time
I come from the imagination
Explaining that the singer is a product of the listener's thoughts and fantasies
And I'm here strictly by your invocation
Suggesting that the listener summoned the singer's presence with their thoughts
So what do you say?
Asking the listener if they want to engage with the singer
Why don't we dance awhile?
Proposing that the listener dance with the singer
I'm the heart of swing
Explaining that the singer embodies the essence of swing music
I'm the twist and shout
Noting that the singer also represents lively party music
When you gotta sing,
Implying that the singer is necessary when the listener needs to express themselves musically
When you gotta let it out
Suggesting that the singer can help the listener let go of their emotions through song and dance
You call me and I come a-running
Asserting that the singer is ever-ready to assist the listener with their musical needs
I turn the music on; I bring the fun in
Claiming that the singer is responsible for creating an atmosphere of enjoyment and excitement
Now, we're partying
Acknowledging that the listener and the singer are currently enjoying a lively gathering
That's what it's all about
Stating that this party and, by extension, life itself, is supposed to be about having fun and enjoying oneself
Cause I know, what you feel, girl
Declaring that the singer can empathize with the listener's emotions
I know just what you feel, girl
Reiterating the singer's understanding of the listener's feelings
All these melodies, they go on too long
Commenting that some songs can seem extended and repetitive
Then that energy starts to come on way too strong
Describing the intense emotions that can arise from certain types of music
All those hearts lay open; that must sting
Pointing out how exposing oneself emotionally through their art can be painful
Plus, some customers just die combusting
Humorously commenting on the intensity of some music that can cause listeners to overheat and burn out
That's the penalty when life is but a song
Implying that living life as if it were an unending musical performance has its costs and limitations
You brought me down and doomed this town
Blaming the listener for introducing trouble into the singer's city
So, when we blow this scene,
Proposing a change of location or situation
Back we will go to my kingdom below and you will be my queen
Offering to take the listener with the singer to the singer's realm and make her royalty
No, you see
Introducing a different point of view
You and me
Presenting an alternative scenario
Wouldn't be very regal
Suggesting that the singer and the listener would not make dignified royalty
I'll make it real, girl
Promising to make something happen for the listener
What I mean
Clarifying the singer's intentions
I'm fifteen
Revealing the singer's age
So, this queen thing's illegal
Concluding that it's illegal for the singer to grant the listener royalty status given the singer's age
I can bring whole cities to ruin
Boasting about the singer's abilities
And still have time to get a soft-shoe in
Claiming that the singer is skilled enough to do damage and dance at the same time
Well, that's great
Acknowledging the singer's talent
But I'm late
Apologizing for being tardy
And I'd hate to delay her
Expressing concern for whoever the singer is supposed to meet
Something's cooking, I'm at the griddle
Announcing that the singer is busy with something
I bought Nero his very first fiddle
Making a tongue-in-cheek reference to the mythical ruler Nero supposedly playing a fiddle while Rome burned
She'll get pissed
Predicting that someone will be upset
If I'm missed
Noting that somebody is expecting the singer
See, my sister's the Slayer
Revealing the identity of the someone who will be troubled by the singer's absence
The Slayer?
Asking for clarification
Yuh-huh.
Affirming the previous statement
Find her. Tell her
Requesting the listener to do something for the singer
Tell her everything.
Instructing the listener to inform the Slayer of something important
Just get her here.
Urging the listener to bring the Slayer to the singer's location
I want to see the Slayer burn.
Revealing that the singer has something bad planned for the Slayer
Now we're partying
Returning attention to the ongoing celebration
That's what it's all about
Reiterating that the goal is to have fun and enjoy life
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSS HILL WHEDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JadeRepayeStarchild1964
I wish Hinton would sing like this all the time. He has the perfect voice and tone for it. A real video of him or live performance in this style would be awesome too.....
@teresaw9668
Smooth smoking sick LOVE this guys voice
@EvelynDeCobain
once more with feeling <3
@flyguy7374
yep. producers chose the best for the part
@EvelynDeCobain
+flyguy737 i know right? every time i listen to this i have to stand up and dance like i have a devil inside of me! give me something to siiiiing aboooooouuuuuuuut haha
@aldebaranarriaga1540
i came from u imagination...
@tekshume
He was so the best part of OMWF
@LittleRavenReader
How can I download this version?! Its so much better then the original.
@jillnrandy2025
Ceyda M Akay you don't like dawn? :(
@SongbirdAvenger
Ceyda M Akay There are lots of "YouTube to MP3" converters online. You simply need to copy and paste the link of this video. As for this version, I just edited the original song. It's not an official version. Thanks!