In September 2003, Jimmy released Handmade. Recorded in Toronto and co-produced by Rankin and Tim Thorney (Song Dog) the album is built around a rustic, roots-rock vibe and lyrical themes of motion and travel.
I've Got A Feeling
Jimmy Rankin Lyrics
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Maybe you can fix it up
It hasn't seen a lot of loving lately
Here you are, go ahead and break my heart
I've been high and I've been low
Been held tight, been let go
I've been left behind in the dust
I've been on fire and I've been burned
Maybe I'll never learn
Don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
Just one kiss
And I can forget about the years I've wasted
This is it
We're on the edge of something I can taste it
On your lips
Why don't we just give in?
I've been high and I've been low
Been held tight, been let go
I've been left behind in the dust
And I've done the leaving
I've been on fire and I've been burned
Maybe I'll never learn
Don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
I've been high and I've been low
Been held tight been let go
I've been left behind in the dust
I've been high and I've been low
Been held tight, been let go
I've been left behind in the dust
And I've done the leaving
I've been on fire and I've been burned
Maybe I'll never learn
Don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
Don't know if this is love
But I've got I've got a feeling
I've got a feeling
I've got a feeling
In "I've Got a Feeling" by Jimmy Rankin, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and emotional uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The opening lines suggest a lack of confidence in oneself and the singer offering their heart to someone, despite acknowledging that it may be damaged ("This ain't much, go ahead and take it if you want to... Here you are, go ahead and break my heart").
The chorus, repeated throughout the song, highlights the singer's experiences of highs and lows in love. They have been both cherished and abandoned, left behind in the past, and have also been the ones to leave. The line "Maybe I'll never learn" hint at the singer's self-doubt and willingness to repeat patterns even when they have experienced heartbreak before.
The second verse introduces the idea that a single kiss has the potential to make the singer forget about the wasted years, suggesting that the relationship being pursued is seen as an opportunity to redeem themselves or find happiness again. The phrase "We're on the edge of something I can taste it" indicates anticipation and desire for the potential of this new connection.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the conflicting emotions the singer is experiencing. They are on the emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows, feeling both the fear of getting hurt again and an underlying optimism ("But I've got a feeling"). The repeated line "I've been left behind in the dust" emphasizes that the singer has felt abandoned in the past, possibly by partners who moved on quickly, leaving them behind in the aftermath of the relationship.
Overall, "I've Got a Feeling" delves into the complexities of love and the singer's hesitation while considering taking a chance on a new relationship. The lyrics capture a mixture of hope, doubt, and a willingness to embrace the uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't much, go ahead and take it if you want to
This is not a lot, feel free to take it if you desire
Maybe you can fix it up
Perhaps you can improve it
It hasn't seen a lot of loving lately
It hasn't experienced much affection recently
Here you are, go ahead and break my heart
Here you are, don't hesitate to break my heart
I've been high and I've been low
I've experienced extreme euphoria and deep sadness
Been held tight, been let go
I've been embraced tightly and then abandoned
I've been left behind in the dust
I've been left alone and forgotten
And I've done the leaving
And I've been the one to leave
I've been on fire and I've been burned
I've been passionate and I've suffered the consequences
Maybe I'll never learn
Perhaps I will never understand
Don't know if this is love
I don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
But I have a strong intuition
Just one kiss
Just one kiss
And I can forget about the years I've wasted
And I can disregard the time I've squandered
This is it
This is the moment
We're on the edge of something I can taste it
We're on the brink of something palpable
On your lips
On your lips
Why don't we just give in?
Why don't we surrender to our desires?
I've been left behind in the dust
I've been left behind in the dust
Don't know if this is love
I don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
But I have a strong intuition
I've been high and I've been low
I've experienced extreme euphoria and deep sadness
Been held tight, been let go
I've been embraced tightly and then abandoned
I've been left behind in the dust
I've been left alone and forgotten
And I've done the leaving
And I've been the one to leave
I've been on fire and I've been burned
I've been passionate and I've suffered the consequences
Maybe I'll never learn
Perhaps I will never understand
Don't know if this is love
I don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
But I have a strong intuition
I've been high and I've been low
I've experienced extreme euphoria and deep sadness
Been held tight, been let go
I've been embraced tightly and then abandoned
I've been left behind in the dust
I've been left alone and forgotten
And I've done the leaving
And I've been the one to leave
I've been on fire and I've been burned
I've been passionate and I've suffered the consequences
Maybe I'll never learn
Perhaps I will never understand
Don't know if this is love
I don't know if this is love
But I've got a feeling
But I have a strong intuition
Don't know if this is love
I don't know if this is love
But I've got I've got a feeling
But I have a strong intuition
I've got a feeling
I have a strong intuition
I've got a feeling
I have a strong intuition
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Written by: Patricia Conroy, Jamie Glenn Warren, James Kevin Rankin
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