The questions he asks are posed similar to the kinds of questions asked in The Hopkins Symptoms Checklist. In the chorus Kanye is seemingly confirming that he’s suffering from all of these symptoms. This is likely related to his use of Lexapro—an antidepressant he mentions using on songs like “FML.”
Although he normally refers to himself as a god, Ye delivers a more humble message here—he’s experiencing a level of pain associated with mental health disorders.
I Feel Like That
Kanye West Lyrics
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Do you experience nervousness or shakiness inside, faintness and dizziness?
The idea that someone else can control your thoughts
Feeling others are to blame for most of your thoughts
Trouble remembering things, feeling easily annoyed and irritated
Feeling afraid in open spaces or in public. Thoughts of ending your life
Feeling that most people could not be trusted
I feel like this
I feel like this
I feel like that
I feel like this all the time
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
Do you feel tempered outbursts, that you cannot control?
Feeling lonely, even when you are with people, feeling blocked
Feeling blue, sad, feeling disinterested in things, feeling fearful
Are your feelings easily hurt? Feeling that people are unfriendly
Or do you feel like people dislike you?
I feel like that all the time
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Nausea, upset stomach, hot or cold spells?
Numbness, tingling across your body, trouble catchin' your breath?
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
The song "I Feel Like That" by Justin Vernon portrays the struggles with mental health that many people face but are often too afraid to talk about. The lyrics illustrate a series of questions relating to different physical and mental symptoms that can accompany anxiety and depression. The verses are filled with questions that relate to feelings of loneliness, fear, and physical discomfort. It paints a poignant picture of someone suffering from a range of debilitating symptoms that can be difficult to overcome.
The repetition of the lyrics "I feel like that" throughout the song emphasizes a sense of repetition, hopelessness, and despair that permeates the minds of those struggling with mental health issues. The line "I feel like this all the time," further highlights the constant, torturous nature of the illness.
The lyrics can be seen as a plea for society to take mental health seriously and to acknowledge the profound impact that depression and anxiety can have on individuals' wellbeing. It is a powerful and poignant song that encourages empathy and compassion towards those who are struggling with mental health problems.
Line by Line Meaning
While you're fast asleep
Do you experience nervousness or shakiness inside, faintness and dizziness?
The idea that someone else can control your thoughts
Feeling others are to blame for most of your thoughts
Feeling afraid in open spaces or in public. Thoughts of ending your life
Feeling that most people could not be trusted
Trouble remembering things, feeling easily annoyed and irritated
Poor appetite, heart or chest pains?
I feel like this
I am experiencing these symptoms
I feel like that
These symptoms are overwhelming and difficult to manage
I feel like this all the time
These symptoms are chronic and ever-present
Do you feel tempered outbursts, that you cannot control?
Feeling lonely, even when you are with people, feeling blocked
Feeling blue, sad, feeling disinterested in things, feeling fearful
Are your feelings easily hurt? Feeling that people are unfriendly Or do you feel like people dislike you?
I feel like that all the time
These symptoms are chronic and ever-present
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Nausea, upset stomach, hot or cold spells?
Numbness, tingling across your body, trouble catchin' your breath?
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye Omari West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielvr
humming
humming (Feel)
humming (Feel)
humming (I feel)
humming (I feel)
humming (I feel)
humming (Feel)
humming (Feel)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it feels)
I wanna see how it feels
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it feels)
I wanna see how it feels
Lanes are not if there no lights
This train won't stop 'cus there's no signs
It feels like I'm driving 99
Some say we running out of time
I wanna see how it feels (Feels)
I nee- I need to see how it feels
(Feels)
(Feels)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it feels)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it)
(I wanna see how it feels)
Do you experience nervousness or shakiness inside, faintness and dizziness?
The idea that someone else can control your thoughts. Feeling others are to blame for most of your thoughts.
Trouble remembering things, feeling easily annoyed and irritated.
Feeling afraid in open spaces or in public.
Thoughts of ending your life.
Feeling disinterested in things.
Feeling fearful.
Are you- feelings easily hurt?
Feeling that people are unfriendly or do you feel like people dislike you?
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
Lanes are not if there no lights
This train won't stop 'cus there's no signs
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
It feels like I'm driving 99 (I feel)
Some say we running out of time (I feel)
I feel like that all the time
I feel like that
I feel like that
I feel like that all the time
(Feel)
(Feel)
Lanes are not if there no lights
Train wont stop if there no signs
It feels like im driving 99
Some say we running out of time
@lornood8814
I love the emotion in Ye’s voice at 1:10. May not be the best singer but it’s always powerful to hear
@chasenelson4641
That’s what makes it good. No great voice. Just raw emotion.
@TheChancellorRailfan
who knew that music could be fire forward and backwards
@cristophermendoza7675
This track sounds like every Kanye album put together
@Eincool
Do you experience nervousness or shakiness inside, faintness and dizziness? The idea that someone else can control your thoughts. Feeling others are to blame for most of your thoughts. Trouble remembering things, feeling easily annoyed and irritated. Feeling afraid in open spaces or in public. Thoughts of ending your life. Feeling that most people could not be trusted. Do you feel tempered outbursts, that you cannot control? Feeling lonely, even when you are with people, feeling blocked. Feeling blue, sad, feeling disinterested in things, feeling fearful. Are your feelings easily hurt? Feeling that people are unfriendly, or do you feel like people dislike you? I feel like that.
@Eincool
3:07
@s117-
I feel like that all the time.
@LelaGvelukashvili
Kanye: this is absolute fire, Let's not drop it.
@BuB1231
Does it everytime
@FTHRLCRX_CLLSRCMPNY
Only thee best of the best records 😭😭😭🖤