Feel It
Kate Bush Lyrics

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After the party, you took me back to your parlour
A little nervous laughter, locking the door
My stockings fall onto the floor, desperate for more
Nobody else can share this
Here comes one and one makes one
The glorious union, well, it could be love
Or it could be just lust but it will be fun
It will be wonderful

Oh feel it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
Oh feel it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
Oh I need it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
Feel it! See what you're doing to me

God, but you're beautiful, aren't you?
Feel your warm hand walking around
I won't pull away, my passion always wins
So keep on a-moving in, keep on a-tuning in
Synchronize rhythm now

Oh feel it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
Oh feel it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love

Oh I need it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
Feel it! See what you're doing to me

Overall Meaning

In Kate Bush's song "Feel It," the singer recounts an evening spent with a lover after a party. The nervous energy of the encounter is palpable as the two move from the parlour to the bedroom, their intimacy marked by the singer's stockings falling to the floor. As the union progresses, the singer perceptively remarks that it could be love or it could be lust, but ultimately it doesn't matter because it will be fun and wonderful.

The rest of the song is an ode to the physical sensations that the singer is experiencing with their lover. They describe their partner as beautiful, relinquishing control to their "passion" as they "synchronize rhythm now." The titular phrase "feel it" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of sensation and connection in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

After the party, you took me back to your parlour
After a social gathering, the person took me to their private living room

A little nervous laughter, locking the door
In a state of mild apprehension, we chuckled before shutting the door

My stockings fall onto the floor, desperate for more
My hosiery slips down to the ground, indicating a longing for more

Nobody else can share this
No other person can participate in what's happening

Here comes one and one makes one
Two individuals are becoming one unit

The glorious union, well, it could be love
Their coming together is glorious, possibly signifying love

Or it could be just lust but it will be fun
Alternatively, it might be lust, but still enjoyable

It will be wonderful
Regardless, it'll be remarkable!

Oh feel it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
Sensually perceive it, my beloved!

Oh I need it, oh, oh, feel it, feel it my love
I crave this excitement, feel it with me

Feel it! See what you're doing to me
Experience it! Observe its effect on me!