In 1990 the album Kevin Welch was recorded and 2 years later Western Beat. Both albums received rave reviews, but did not sell very well. Warner Brothers discharged Welch from the contract.
In 1994 he founded with his partner Kieran Kane and Tammy Rogers, Mike Henderson and Harry Stinson the record label Dead Reckoning Records. The following year Life Down Here on Earth was published and in 1999 Beneath My Wheels. The majority of songs are Welch's originals. In 2002 the album Millionaire was recorded with several Danish musicians.
In Europe he is known mainly for his hit "Something About You" (contained in Western Beat) which was used as background music in Tuborg's commercials.
In 2004 Welch teamed up with fellow Dead Reckoning artists Kieran Kane and Fats Kaplin to produce You Can't Save Everybody. The trio followed this up with Lost John Dean in 2006, to general acclaim. Lost John Dean reached number one on the Americana charts, and resulted in nominations for several awards including Duo/Group of the year at the 2006 Americana Honors and Awards.
Throughout the 2000s, Welch has teamed up with Australian band The Flood. They have recorded albums and DVDs together, as well as performing. Like much of Welch's work, this has been met with rave reviews, but minimal sales.
I Feel Fine
Kevin Welch Lyrics
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Sent me on my way
I walked one mile under blue skies
Nine miles under gray
I've been up, I've been down
Suits me either way
I feel fine, I feel fine today
And taught myself to pray
I have rolled the devil's dice
Any game he'd play
I have stood my ground
And I've turned and walked away
I feel fine, I feel fine today
I don't know where I'm going
Or how long I will stay
All I know worth knowing
Is I feel fine today
I built my houses tall and strong
And burned them down again
Caught every dream I've ever dreamed
And I put them in the wind
This old world, it's a tilt-a-whirl
And I love the way she spins
I feel fine, I feel fine my friends
The lyrics of Kevin Welch's "I Feel Fine" express a sense of acceptance and contentment with life's unpredictable ebbs and flows. The opening lines suggest a divine plan behind the singer's journey, describing how the "good Lord" fashioned him and set him on his way. The first verse goes on to describe a variety of experiences--sunny skies and cloudy ones, ups and downs--that have not shaken the singer's equanimity. He is not attached to any particular outcome or circumstance, but rather feels equally comfortable in all situations. This attitude is reinforced in the second verse, where the singer describes how he has faced down temptation and learned to pray in the woods. He has won and lost at life, but always feels fine regardless.
The final verse seems to sum up the singer's philosophy. He acknowledges that he does not know where he is going or how long he will stay, but believes that what matters is how he feels right now. He has been successful in the past, but is not attached to any specific achievements. Instead, he has "put [his] dreams in the wind," letting go of his expectations and allowing life to take him where it will. This world may be unpredictable and tumultuous, like a carnival ride, but the singer enjoys the sensation of spinning and is not afraid of the unknown. Ultimately, he feels fine--not just good, but fine--and wants to share that feeling with his friends.
Line by Line Meaning
The good Lord cut me out, stood me up
I believe that fate has played its part in sculpting my life's journey so far, and I have been moulded by a greater power than myself.
Sent me on my way
I am thankful for every experience and opportunity that the world has presented me with.
I walked one mile under blue skies
I have walked through happy times where everything seems perfect and all my concerns seem trivial.
Nine miles under gray
I have also walked through challenging times, where the world seems dark and nothing seems to be going my way.
I've been up, I've been down
I have experienced both the peaks and valleys of life, and I am grateful to have experienced the full spectrum of emotions that come with it.
Suits me either way
I have learned to accept both the good and the bad, and I have become adaptable to any situation that comes my way.
I feel fine, I feel fine today
Despite everything that has happened so far, I am still able to find happiness within myself and in the present moment.
I have stood in the piney woods
I have found solace in nature and have used this time as an opportunity for reflection and prayer.
And taught myself to pray
I have learned to communicate with a greater power than myself.
I have rolled the devil's dice
I have taken risks and made choices that could have potentially lead me down a negative path, but I have learned from these experiences.
Any game he'd play
I have not let evil temptations and negativity take control of my life, but have instead made good choices for myself.
I have stood my ground
I have stood by my values and principles, and refused to let anyone else determine my path in life.
And I've turned and walked away
I have the courage to walk away from a negative situation once it no longer serves a purpose in my life.
I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain about what the future may hold for me.
Or how long I will stay
I am unsure about how long I will persevere on my journey in life.
All I know worth knowing
Despite my uncertainty, I am confident that the knowledge and experiences I have already acquired during my journey have been valuable to my growth as a person.
Is I feel fine today
I am content with where I am in the present moment, and I have faith that everything else in life will fall into place just as it should.
I built my houses tall and strong
I have accomplished great things and have been successful at building a strong foundation for myself.
And burned them down again
Despite my previous achievements, I am not afraid to let go of my past successes and start anew.
Caught every dream I've ever dreamed
I have gone after what I want in life and fulfilled every goal that I have set for myself.
And I put them in the wind
I have let go of my expectations and have left my dreams open to the universe to take me where I need to go.
This old world, it's a tilt-a-whirl
The world is a spinning, unpredictable chaos, that can be both thrilling and scary all at once.
And I love the way she spins
I find the unpredictability of life exciting, and I am willing to go along for the ride no matter where it takes me.
I feel fine, I feel fine my friends
I am at peace with myself and where I am in life, and I am happy to share this positivity with others in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: KEVIN WELCH
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lilbirdy25
One of the best! Wish we heard more from Kevin and I love that song. The first one I heard by him was Something Bout You Babe. Got every record since! Ready for another one. : )
JaninaM
Going through my YouTube faves and rediscovered this. Lockdown balm! ❤️❤️❤️
Kathy Haworth
Thank-you sooooo much for uploading and sharing this, it's one of my faves from when it came out. I have the cd but not the video Woohooo :)
Damien Christopher
Me and my whole family love this song
Mistertbones
I remember this video, it's as great as the song.
leo carrizo
grandioso!!
deborahkauffman09
I feel fine today after hearing this song, love ya'll...
Nina Stougaard
I saw him live today at tønder festival in denmark :D wonderful<3 I have live footage :O
Phalaïna
Listening to this song we feel fine too ! Phalaïna
Walter Fisher
This song is a life anthem. 25 years ago, today. Doesn't matter. Top tenner all time. Many are called, few are chosen. I consider myself lucky that this song made it onto my playlist. Sorry for you if it isn't on yours.