Flashdance... What A Feeling
Irene Cara Lyrics


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First, when there's nothing
But a slow glowing dream
That your fear seems to hide
Deep inside your mind

All alone, I have cried
Silent tears full of pride
In a world made of steel
Made of stone

Well, I hear the music
Close my eyes, feel the rhythm
Wrap around, take a hold of my heart

What a feeling
Being's believin'
I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life

Take your passion
And make it happen
Pictures come alive
You can dance right through your life

Now I hear the music
Close my eyes, I am rhythm
In a flash, it takes hold of my heart

What a feeling
Being's believin'
I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life

Take your passion
And make it happen
Pictures come alive
You can dance right through your life
What a feeling

What a feeling (I am music now)
Being's believin' (I am rhythm now)
Pictures come alive
You can dance right through your life

What a feeling (I can really have it all)
What a feeling (pictures come alive when I call)
I can have it all (I can really have it all)
Have it all (pictures come alive when I call)
(Call, call, call, call)

(What a feeling)
I can have it all (being's believin')
Being's believin' (take your passion)

(Make it happen)
Make it happen




(What a feeling)
What a feeling

Overall Meaning

The song "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara is a powerful anthem about hope, passion, and perseverance. The lyrics describe the struggle of pursuing a dream against all odds, with the first verse referencing the fear that can hold someone back. The second verse acknowledges the pain and loneliness that can come with taking a risk to follow a dream. But then the chorus bursts forth, full of energy and conviction, asserting that "being's believin'," and that one can have it all if they chase their passion.


The second half of the song emphasizes the transformative power of music and dance. The verses describe how the music takes hold of the singer's heart and makes her feel like she can do anything. The chorus repeats the message that one's dreams can become reality if they "make it happen" and "dance right through your life." The bridge is a powerful affirmation of the power of music and self-belief, with the singer declaring that "I am music now" and "I am rhythm now."


Overall, this song is an inspiring and uplifting tribute to the power of passion and perseverance, and a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

First, when there's nothing But a slow glowing dream That your fear seems to hide Deep inside your mind
At the start, when you have nothing, except for a flickering hope, that your fear tries to conceal in your thoughts.


All alone, I have cried Silent tears full of pride In a world made of steel Made of stone
I have wept all by myself, with tears that are filled with determination in a world that is callous and cold.


Well, I hear the music Close my eyes, feel the rhythm Wrap around, take a hold of my heart
Then, I hear the music and shut my eyes, letting the beat ensnare me wholly.


What a feeling Being's believin' I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life
It's such a thrill, the joy of living, and I can attain everything that I want - now that I'm dancing for my life.


Take your passion And make it happen Pictures come alive You can dance right through your life
Just pursue your passion and bring it to fruition - then everything will come alive, and you can dance through life.


Now I hear the music Close my eyes, I am rhythm In a flash, it takes hold of my heart
And now, the melody is all I can hear, my heartbeat in sync with the rhythm, it grabs me instantaneously.


What a feeling Being's believin' I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life
It's such a thrill, the joy of living, and I can attain everything that I want - now that I'm dancing for my life.


Take your passion And make it happen Pictures come alive You can dance right through your life
Just pursue your passion and bring it to fruition - then everything will come alive, and you can dance through life.


What a feeling (I am music now) Being's believin' (I am rhythm now) Pictures come alive You can dance right through your life
It's such an indescribable feeling of exuberance and freedom - I am the music and the rhythm, and everything comes alive, enabling me to dance through life.


What a feeling (I can really have it all) Pictures come alive when I call I can have it all (Pictures come alive when I call) (Call, call, call, call)
It's an incredible sensation - I really can have everything that I desire, and everything springs to life when I beckon them. (Call, call, call, call)


(What a feeling) I can have it all (being's believin') Being's believin' (take your passion) (Make it happen) What a feeling
An intense feeling of pure exhilaration and joy - I can indeed have everything I desire if I believe in myself and follow my passions to make everything happen.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, Keith Forsey

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