That Old Feeling
Louis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson Lyrics

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Last night I started out happy
Last night my heart was so gay
Last night I found myself dancing
In my favorite cabaret
You were completely forgotten
Just an affair of the past
Then suddenly something happened to me
And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast

I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart

I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning

There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart

Overall Meaning

Louis Armstrong's song "That Old Feeling" is a love song that expresses strong emotions and feelings. The opening lines of the song describe the singer's state of mind, as he recollects a moment when he was happy, carefree, and enjoying himself in his favorite cabaret. He mentions that he'd forgotten all about his past affair, and he was lost in the moment, but then something magical happened; he saw his old flame.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the moment he saw his love interest walk into the cabaret. The song talks about the spark of love that ignited within him and the strong emotions that he felt. The lyrics say that, although he may try to move on or find someone new, his heart still beats with an old feeling, and he cannot help but yearn for the old flame. The lyrics convey the idea that reminiscing and nostalgia can bring back enchanting memories of a past lover and reignite the flames of love.

In conclusion, "That Old Feeling" is a beautiful love song that showcases the lasting effects that an old flame can have on the human heart. It depicts the strong emotions felt by someone who once thought they'd forgotten about their past love. They realize that no new love can replace the old love that was never forgotten, and it remains in their heart, forever burning bright.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I started out happy
Last night, I was feeling really happy and content.

Last night my heart was so gay
Last night, my heart was filled with joy and happiness.

Last night I found myself dancing, in my favorite cabaret
Last night, I was so happy that I found myself dancing in my favorite place, the cabaret.

You were completely forgotten, just an affair of the past
I had completely forgotten about you and our past relationship.

Then suddenly something happened to me, and I found my heart beating, oh, so fast
Suddenly, I felt something in my heart and it started beating really fast.

I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When I saw you last night, I felt the same old emotions for you again.

When you came in sight I got that old feeling
As soon as I saw you again, I felt the same way about you as before.

The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
When you danced by me, I felt an overwhelming sensation of excitement and joy.

And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
When our eyes met, it was as if time had stopped for me and my heart skipped a beat.

Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
I felt the same old longing and desire for you again.

And I knew the spark of love was still burning
I realized that the love between us was still there and hadn't faded away.

There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
I know it would be unwise for me to pursue a new romance because my heart still belongs to you.

For that old feeling, is still in my heart
The old feeling I have for you is still very much alive in my heart.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PD TRADITIONAL, SANFORD SCHMIDT

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