Taylor and King first met - briefly - in the 60s at the Night Owl Café in Greenwich Village. James was a shy teenager. Carole, although only in her mid-twenties, was already a legendary songwriter, but not yet a performer. She began finding her way toward being comfortable as an entertainer as part of James Taylor's band. Taylor's version of King's "You've Got a Friend" became a number one hit in the summer of 1971 and won a Grammy. In that same year, King's album 'Tapestry' reached number one and stayed there for a remarkable 15 weeks. It would eventually sell 22 million copies. Despite this success, King carried on touring with Taylor. They played L.A.'s Troubadour in the spring for a two-week co-starring run.'
At Thanksgiving in 2007, James and Carole returned to the Troubadour for a sentimental journey through their old set list, including performances of the pair's most beloved hits such as "You've Got a Friend", King's "So Far Away," "It's Too Late," and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?", as well as Taylor's "Carolina in My Mind," "Sweet Baby James," and "Fire and Rain," to name just a few.
I Feel the Earth Move
James Taylor & Carole King Lyrics
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I feel the sky tumblin' down
I feel my heart start to tremblin'
Whenever you're around
Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Mellow as the month of May
Oh, darlin', I can't stand it
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down
I feel my heart start to tremblin'
Whenever you're around
Ooh, darlin', when you're near me
And you tenderly call my name
I know that my emotions
Are somethin' I just can't tame
I've just got to have you, baby
Uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-uh, yeah
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
I just lose control
Down to my very soul
I get hot and cold
All over, all over, all over, all over
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
A-tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
A-tumblin' down, tumblin' down
The lyrics to James Taylor & Carole King's song "I Feel the Earth Move" are a passionate declaration of love and desire. The singer tells us that they feel the Earth move under their feet, the sky tumbling down whenever their love interest is around, and their heart starts to tremble. The singer can't stand it when their love interest looks at them that way and gets hot and cold all over. They lose control down to the very soul and just have to have their lover.
The song's lyrics depict the intense physical and emotional feelings that arise when one is in love. The metaphor of the Earth moving and the sky tumbling down conveys the sense of power that the lover's presence has on the singer. The singer's emotions are so strong that they feel a loss of control down to their very soul, suggesting that love can be all-consuming and overpowering.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being swept away by romance and desire, unable to resist the pull of another person. The catchy beat and passionate lyrics make this a classic love song.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the Earth move under my feet
I feel a sense of excitement and anticipation that I can't ignore when I'm with you.
I feel the sky tumblin' down
The world around me feels like it's collapsing, but in a thrilling and exhilarating way, whenever you're near.
I feel my heart start to tremblin'
My heart can't help but beat faster and my body tremble with excitement whenever you're close to me.
Whenever you're around
Your presence alone is enough to make me feel alive and thrilled.
Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Just the sight of you takes my breath away and makes my heart skip a beat.
Mellow as the month of May
You have a calming effect on me, like the beautiful and peaceful month of May.
Oh, darlin', I can't stand it
I'm so in love with you that I can't handle how much I want to be with you all the time.
When you look at me that way
The way you look at me sends shivers down my spine and makes me want you even more.
And you tenderly call my name
Your voice is like music to my ears and the way you say my name fills me with joy and happiness.
I know that my emotions
I'm so overwhelmed with feelings for you that it's hard to keep them under control.
Are somethin' I just can't tame
No matter how hard I try, I can't control my feelings for you and they just keep getting stronger.
I've just got to have you, baby
I want you so badly that I can't stand it and I'll do anything to be with you.
I just lose control
My feelings for you are so intense that I can't help but lose control and let them take over.
Down to my very soul
My love for you goes deep, down to the very core of my being.
I get hot and cold
My emotions for you are like a rollercoaster, making me feel hot and cold at the same time.
All over, all over, all over, all over
My feelings for you are so intense that they consume every part of me and I can't think of anything else.
A-tumblin' down, a-tumblin' down
The world around me feels like it's tumbling down, but it's a thrilling and exciting feeling that I can't ignore.
A-tumblin' down, tumblin' down
Everything feels like it's falling apart, but it's because you make me feel so alive and excited that I can't help but enjoy the sensation.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King
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@halfaday1
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around
Ooh, baby, when I see your face
Mellow as the month of May
Oh, darling, I can't stand it
When you look at me that way
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around
Ooo, darling, when you're near me
And you tenderly call my name
I know that my emotions
Are something I just can't tame
I've just got to have you, baby, uh huh huh uh huh huh yeah
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down
I just lose control
Down to my very soul
I get hot and cold, all over, all over, all over, all over
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down, a'tumbling down,
A'tumbling down, a'tumbling down, a'tumbling down, a'tumbling down, tumbling down!
@Villagegrandma3174
As a Black teen girl this was my first album purchase. I admired her songwriting skills, vocals and she could play the piano! I would sashay around the living room with the brush/broom - as a mic - singing all of her songs. All the while… envisioning Carole accompanying me on the piano- the sofa. Always, thanks for the memories!
@Burt472
She composed even for great Aretha! The music of "You make me feel ( like a natural woman)"...Lyrics by Gerry Goffin
@blacsouljah
@@Burt472 Wow.
@RBlair69
I didn't know she wrote "One Fine Day."
@davidbaum8867
Lyrics come o er
@johncarswell6714
A young lady of color.. correction
@beaudebeau
This was my mothers favorite song. When she was ill with Alzheimer's and we would play this song for her she would dance and mouth the words and she was like the person she was before.
@noise6327
That is the power of great music
@jerbear7952
What a wonderful thing :)
@maynardferguson9599
What a great memory for you....God Bless your Mom