What A Feeling
Kelly Rowland Lyrics


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I, I wasn’t even searching for love
That’s usually right when it creeps up on you and
I know in my heart that it’s true
Oh yeah
Boy you got my attention what’s up?
My heart is beating
No one’s got me opened so much
I think I’m dreaming
Got my hands way up, I surrender to love!

What a feeling, to let it all go
What a feeling, I’m losing control
What a feeling, feels like I’m on top of the world
What a feeling, what a feeling, to let it all do

I, I used to think I’ll never fall in love
It’s like my favorite star I used to stare at every night
Came down from the sky, oh yeah
Ooh, I loved the way you touch
My heart is beating

Boy, I just can get enough
You got me speechless
Got my hands way up, I surrender to love!

What a feeling, to let it all go,
What a feeling, I’m losing control
What a feeling, feels like I’m on top of the world
What a feeling, what a feeling, to let it all go
What a feeling, I’m loosing control
What a feeling, feels like I’m on top of the world




What a feeling, what a feeling
What a feeling, what a feeling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kelly Rowland's What A Feeling describe the feeling of falling in love unexpectedly. The first verse conveys the idea of love sneaking up on you when you least expect it. The singer acknowledges that she wasn't searching for love when it found her, but now she realizes that it's true. She gives the impression of being caught off guard by this sudden rush of emotions. The chorus captures the feelings of releasing control and letting go of inhibitions that come along with love. The singer describes the sensation of losing control and surrendering completely to the emotions she feels for her lover. The phrase "What a feeling" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the intensity and euphoria associated with falling in love.


The second verse reflects the singer's previous skepticism about love, and how that has changed since meeting her current lover. She likens her lover's touch to a "favorite star" that she used to admire from afar, but has now come down from the sky and is within reach. The chorus repeats, with the emphasis on "losing control" and "feeling on top of the world," further emphasizing the overwhelming nature of her emotions.


Overall, the lyrics to What A Feeling convey the intense emotions involved in falling in love unexpectedly. The singer describes the feeling of being caught off guard, losing control, and surrendering to love completely.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I wasn’t even searching for love
Love just happened when I wasn't expecting it


That’s usually right when it creeps up on you and
Love has a way of sneaking up on you


I know in my heart that it’s true
I trust my feelings and I know it's real love


Boy you got my attention what’s up?
Hey, you have got my attention


My heart is beating
I feel the excitement, my heart is racing


No one’s got me opened so much
I have never felt so vulnerable and open with someone before


I think I’m dreaming
It feels too good to be true, like a dream come true


Got my hands way up, I surrender to love!
I am giving up all control and giving in to this love


What a feeling, to let it all go
It's a beautiful feeling to let go of all fears and doubts and love freely


What a feeling, I’m losing control
I am so consumed by this feeling, I'm losing all control


Feels like I’m on top of the world
The feeling of love is so exhilarating, it feels like nothing else matters


What a feeling, what a feeling, to let it all do
It's amazing to let go of all worries and simply enjoy the feeling of love


I used to think I’ll never fall in love
I never believed in love before


It’s like my favorite star I used to stare at every night
Falling in love feels like a dream come true, just like admiring a favorite star every night


Came down from the sky, oh yeah
It feels like my dreams just came true


Ooh, I loved the way you touch
There is something about the way you touch me that makes me feel alive


Boy, I just can get enough
I can't get enough of you


You got me speechless
I am so overwhelmed with emotions that I am speechless


What a feeling, I’m loosing control
Love is making me feel like I'm losing control and I'm okay with it


What a feeling, feels like I’m on top of the world
Love is the most wonderful feeling and it makes me feel like I'm on top of the world


What a feeling, what a feeling
It's an indescribable feeling, but it's the best feeling ever




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALFONSO FORTUNATO GAUDINO, EMMANUEL MIJARES, GIUSEPPE D�ALBENZIO, JENSON VAUGHAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@Lablank123

I just wish she'd do more dance/disco. *THIS* is her niche.

@adrianbrown4369

Oh my gosh totally agree, it suits her style so much.

@AchtungBaby77

HELL YEAH!!

@lynncurtis7642

She looks like a young Donna Summer. Diva.❤

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@NostalgiCrazy

It's almost 2023 and I'm hearing this for the first time... thankful for YouTube but disappointed that this wasn't on the radio before! Especially since it fit with the EDM Pop scene of the time. Bring it back!! 🥺

@Meteninhazinesi

I heard it on the radio in Turkey, so I know

@lennartj12345

Yeah thats what sucks about radio. Most great songs u never ever hear

@JJ.Knight.

I still remember when this first came out everybody was bumpin this!! Still a banger in 2022!! Yaaas!!!

@keemy281

This is why I love Kelly! She is always making great uplifting music.

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