Feel You
Julia Holter Lyrics

My first thought was
As the song begins, the singer describes their first thought upon arriving in Mexico City, which is that there are many days of rain in this place.

There are so many days of rain
The singer is struck by the frequent rain showers in Mexico City.

In Mexico City
The setting of this song is established as Mexico City, which has become a familiar place to the singer.

A good reason to go
Despite the rain, the artist likes coming to Mexico City and views it as a good reason to visit this place.

You know I love to run away from sun
The artist prefers cloudy weather, which is a relief from the sun and heat they may be used to in other places.

Is it time to dance?
The singer is questioning whether it's time to start dancing, which suggests that they're in a party mood.

I'll fall you know I like to fall
The singer enjoys letting themselves go and not worrying about looking cool, which is why they don't mind falling while dancing.

I'm hopeful for
The artist expresses their hopefulness and anticipation for something that hasn't happened yet.

The rush hour car
The artist mentions a crowded car during rush hour, which is likely part of their daily routine in Mexico City.

Stares and
The artist describes people staring at them during their daily commute, which gets cut off by the next line.

The memory of your piano
The singer fondly remembers playing the piano, possibly with someone they used to know, who they may be missing now.

Can I feel you? Are you
The artist asks if they can feel someone's presence, whether they're real or simply a product of their imagination.

Mythological?
The singer wonders if the person they're thinking of could be a mythical or imaginary figure.

Figures pass so quickly
The singer observes that people are passing them by very quickly, perhaps symbolizing how fast life can pass us by.

That I realize my
The singer is becoming more aware of something due to these quickly passing figures.

Eyes know very well
The artist's eyesight is keen and they're able to notice things quickly.

It's impossible to see
Despite their good eyesight, the artist acknowledges that some things are impossible to see or know for sure.

Who I'm waiting for
The singer is waiting for someone, but they're not sure who that person is or when they'll arrive.

In my raincoat
The singer is wearing a raincoat, which reinforces the theme of rain that's mentioned in the opening lines of the song.

The time change worked well
The artist mentions a recent time change, which may have affected their schedule or mood.

I had a good excuse for being late
The artist is late for something, but they have a valid excuse.

But I pushed open the door
The artist walks into a room, possibly expecting to see someone or something, but the room is empty.

The room was empty all the people gone
The singer confirms that the room is deserted and no one else is there with them.

When the cab pulled up
The artist sees a taxi arrive, which may trigger a memory or a feeling of anticipation.

I laughed, I forgot where I was going
The singer laughs, possibly because they realize how lost they feel or because they're enjoying the moment without a specific goal in mind.

There I stood mystified
The singer is puzzled or confused about where they are or what's going on in their life.

I could give no reason for my frozen stare
The singer is staring blankly, perhaps realizing they don't know what they want or why they're here.

Am I heading toward you?
The artist asks themselves if they're moving towards something, possibly someone they're hoping to find.

It's a hot day
The artist comments on the weather, which is in contrast to the heavy rain mentioned earlier in the song.

All these perfumes
The singer notices the many different scents in the air, possibly from people around them.

In this parking lot
The singer is in a busy parking lot, which could be a metaphor for how they feel lost or disconnected in a crowded world.

Thousands of people pass through
The artist observes the many people that come and go, emphasizing how insignificant they may feel in the grand scheme of things.

On the festival day
The artist is at a festival, which is likely a celebration of something, but they don't specify what that is.

Playing their saxophones
The artist listens to the music that people are playing, which may be soothing or inspiring to them.

I see a flashing light
The singer notices a bright light, which may symbolize something sudden or unexpected happening.

I'm blinded by the possibility
The artist is overwhelmed by the unknown possibilities that could emerge from this bright light, which could be exciting or daunting to them.