What A Feeling
Lauren Platt Lyrics
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But a slow glowing dream
That your fear seems to hide
Deep inside your mind
What a feeling
Being's believing
I can have it all
All alone, I have cried
Silent tears full of pride
In a world made of steel
Made of stone
Well, I hear the music
Close my eyes, feel the rhythm
Wrap around, take a hold of my heart
What a feeling
Being's believing
I can have it all
Now I'm dancing for my life
Take your passion
And make it happen
Pictures come alive
Now I'm dancing for my life
What a feeling
What a feeling
The lyrics to Lauren Platt's song What a Feeling (X Factor Performance) convey the idea of chasing after one's dreams and not letting fear hold oneself back. The first verse describes the fear and doubt in one's mind when pursuing a dream, but the chorus emphasizes the power of believing in oneself and taking action towards reaching those goals. The lyrics mention the feeling of dancing for one's life, which can be interpreted as expressing the joy and liberation that comes from overcoming obstacles and pursuing a passion.
The second verse highlights the emotional struggles that come with pursuing one's dreams. The lines "all alone, I have cried, silent tears full of pride" depict the feeling of being misunderstood and overlooked while still having the determination to keep going. The chorus is repeated with a more empowering tone, emphasizing the importance of taking one's passion and making it happen, and experiencing the feeling of being alive.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and resilience, reminding listeners to believe in themselves and not let their fears hold them back from pursuing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
First when there's nothing
At the beginning of the journey, when there seems to be nothing in life to hold onto.
But a slow glowing dream
The only thing that glows inside is a timid dream that keeps flickering.
That your fear seems to hide
This little dream is also hidden and camouflaged by the fear inside.
Deep inside your mind
It is buried deep within the mind, sometimes to an extent of being forgotten.
What a feeling
But then there is that moment, where one feels something indescribable.
Being's believing
It is the feeling that confirms the existence of one's soul.
I can have it all
The feeling gives strength and confidence to believe that anything is achievable.
Now I'm dancing for my life
It unleashes the real spirit and one starts dancing to the rhythm of life.
All alone, I have cried
All the struggles, loneliness, and hard work to chase the dream sometimes bring tears to the eyes.
Silent tears full of pride
However, these are not tears of sadness or sorrow, but tears of pride for the efforts put in.
In a world made of steel
In a world that is often harsh, emotionless and cold, lacking the reflection of the human spirit.
Made of stone
Humanity forgotten and lost, buried deep within materialism with no emotions.
Well, I hear the music
But then one hears the music of life, a beat that ignites the soul.
Close my eyes, feel the rhythm
Eyes closed, the rhythm and the soul unite, step by step, moving towards the light.
Wrap around, take a hold of my heart
The music wraps around the heart and helps one reclaim the spirit of humanity.
Take your passion
Passion is what fuels the soul, gives reason to the existence.
And make it happen
But the passion has to be taken further, it has to be converted into a relentless force to make the change happen.
Pictures come alive
And when it happens, the imagination starts filling in the canvas of life, in vibrant colors.
Now I'm dancing for my life
And then one dances, in their own unique way, to the rhythm of life, with a newfound zest.
What a feeling
The feeling that ignites the soul, that connects one with the humanity, and gives strength to achieve anything.
Writer(s): Irene Cara, Keith Forsey, Shinichi Osawa, Giorgio Moroder
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