Feel Good
Human Interest Lyrics
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Parking metre running late
No excuse, you're a recluse
Partner up or die in shame.
You gotta meet somebody
If you wanna feel good
You gotta meet somebody
Fall in love, see you later
Down the line get separated
Please don't mind this friend of mine
She's been single
For a year now!
You gotta meet somebody
If you wanna feel good
You gotta meet somebody
If you wanna feel good
You wanna feel good
Living alone with your thoughts
No it just won't do
You gotta find someone to marry you
I know love goes both ways
But the times are changing!
Old school, old rules
Expectations are for fools
Keep in mind that it's fine
To be free to live your life
You don't need nobody
If you wanna feel good
You don't need nobody
If you wanna feel good
You don't need nobody
If you wanna feel good
In the first verse, the lyrics touch upon the pressures and expectations society often places on individuals to conform to certain relationship norms. The mention of a "love train" and being "insane" implies that society sees being in a relationship as the only way to find happiness and fulfillment. The line about a parking meter running late suggests that time is ticking and there is a sense of urgency to find a partner. The lyrics also highlight the judgment faced by those who choose to be single ("you're a recluse") and the implied shame associated with not being in a relationship ("partner up or die in shame").
The chorus emphasizes the idea that one must "meet somebody" in order to "feel good." It suggests that finding a romantic partner is essential for happiness. This notion is reinforced by the repetition of the line "you gotta meet somebody if you wanna feel good."
The second verse highlights the transitory nature of relationships. It mentions falling in love and then getting separated down the line. The mention of a friend who has been single for a year implies that being single for an extended period can be seen as unusual or undesirable. This verse continues to reinforce the idea that being in a relationship is necessary to feel good.
The third verse challenges the societal expectations surrounding relationships. It questions the notion of living alone with one's thoughts not being enough and suggests that finding someone to marry is necessary. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that love should be a mutual experience ("I know love goes both ways") and recognize that societal norms are changing ("the times are changing").
The final verse challenges the previous belief that one needs somebody to feel good. It suggests that it's fine to be free and live one's life without the need for a partner. The lyrics imply that independence and self-sufficiency can also lead to feeling good and finding happiness. By repeating the line "you don't need nobody if you wanna feel good," the lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the idea that they can create their own happiness without relying on someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Love train, insane
Being in a deeply passionate and crazy love relationship
Parking metre running late
Feeling time slipping away or not having enough time
No excuse, you're a recluse
There's no justification for isolating oneself from others
Partner up or die in shame
Feeling societal pressure to find a romantic partner or face social embarrassment
You gotta meet somebody
In order to experience happiness, you need to connect with someone
If you wanna feel good
Feeling good is linked to forming connections with others
Fall in love, see you later
Starting a romantic relationship that may eventually end
Down the line get separated
In the future, the relationship may experience a breakup or distance
Please don't mind this friend of mine
Don't pay attention or take offense to my companion's behavior
She's been single for a year now!
My friend has not been in a romantic relationship for an extended period
Living alone with your thoughts
Being in the state of being solitary with one's own contemplations
No it just won't do
It is not satisfactory or acceptable
You gotta find someone to marry you
You need to seek someone who will commit to a long-term partnership with you
I know love goes both ways
Understanding that love and affection should be reciprocated
But the times are changing!
However, societal norms and expectations regarding relationships are evolving
Old school, old rules
Traditional beliefs and guidelines regarding love and relationships
Expectations are for fools
Having high expectations often leads to disappointment
Keep in mind that it's fine
Remember that it is acceptable
To be free to live your life
To have the freedom to live one's life without feeling obligated to conform to societal expectations
You don't need nobody
You do not require anyone
If you wanna feel good
To experience joy and contentment
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Cat Harrison
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