I Got The Feelin'
James Brown Lyrics


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I got the feelin'
Baby, baby
I got the feelin'

You don't know what you do to me
People are heavy, down in misery
Hey, yeah, alright
Hey, hey, good lord

I got the feelin', alright
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby

I got the feelin' baby
Baby, sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
My heart, I'm around the town
I'm level with the ground
Baby, I said level with the ground
Well baby, you treat me, you treat me bad

No, no, I know no
No you don't mean it now
Sometimes I roam
But, I'll be coming back home
Sometimes, I seem to be fly
I just don't know when to say bye bye

Hey baby
Baby, I got that feelin' baby
I have it, alright

Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, I'm on now





Come on now
Oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

In this song, James Brown sings about the feeling he gets from a woman, whom he addresses as "baby." He starts off with the repetition of "I got the feelin'," which suggests that he is overwhelmed by this emotion that he's feeling. He then goes on to sing about how this woman makes him feel, which is a mixture of "up" and "down" emotions. Sometimes he's "up" and sometimes he's "down," but he can't help but feel like he's always "around the town." He then addresses the fact that the woman he's singing to sometimes treats him badly. Yet, despite the bad treatment, he still feels like he can't let go of her.


Brown's incredible vocals and the catchy tune of this song create an upbeat and happy mood. But when you listen closely to the lyrics, you can tell that there's something deeper going on. Brown is clearly struggling with his emotions and the unpredictable nature of his relationship with this woman. Despite this, he can't resist the feeling she gives him, and he keeps coming back for more.


Overall, "I Got The Feelin'" is a classic example of James Brown's soulful style. It's a song that manages to be both light-hearted and deep at the same time. It's no wonder that it's still a popular tune today!


Line by Line Meaning

I got the feelin'
I am experiencing a strong emotion


Baby, baby
An affectionate term of endearment


You don't know what you do to me
Your actions have a profound effect on me


People are heavy, down in misery
Others are weighed down by sadness


Hey, yeah, alright
An enthusiastic expression of agreement


Hey, hey, good lord
An exclamation or plea to a higher power


I got the feelin', alright
I am still feeling strong emotions


Baby, baby, baby
A continued expression of affectionate endearment


Baby, sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down
I experience fluctuating emotions


My heart, I'm around the town
My emotions are all over the place


I'm level with the ground
I am feeling stable and grounded


Baby, I said level with the ground
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


Well baby, you treat me, you treat me bad
Your actions towards me are negative


No, no, I know no
A firm rejection of something


No you don't mean it now
Your actions are not genuine


Sometimes I roam
I occasionally wander away


But, I'll be coming back home
I will return to my starting point


Sometimes, I seem to be fly
I experience moments of euphoria


I just don't know when to say bye bye
I have difficulty letting go of certain things


Come on now
An invitation to act or start something


Oh, oh, oh
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN

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