What You Feel
Michelle Trachtenberg Lyrics

Why'd you run away?
Asks why the listener is running away.

Don't you like my style?
Asks if the listener likes the singer's style.

Why don't you come and play?
Asks the listener to come play.

I guarantee a great big smile
Promises the listener a good time.

I come from the imagination
The artist is a creation of the listener's imagination.

And I'm here strictly by your invocation
The listener created the singer.

So what do you say?
Asks the listener to respond.

Why don't we dance awhile?
Suggests dancing as an activity.

I'm the heart of swing
The artist represents the heart of swing music.

I'm the twist and shout
The artist represents the energy of dancing.

When you gotta sing,
Refers to singing as an expression.

When you gotta let it out
Refers to expressing emotions.

You call me and I come a-running
The singer responds eagerly to the listener's summons.

I turn the music on; I bring the fun in
The singer is responsible for creating a good time.

Now, we're partying
There is now a party atmosphere.

That's what it's all about
This is what the artist believes the purpose of life is.

Cause I know, what you feel, girl
The artist knows what the listener is feeling.

I know just what you feel, girl
The singer is certain about their knowledge of the listener's feelings.

All these melodies, they go on too long
Music can sometimes be tedious.

Then that energy starts to come on way too strong
A buildup of emotions can sometimes be overwhelming.

All those hearts lay open; that must sting
Revealing one's emotions can be painful.

Plus, some customers just die combusting
Some people can't handle too much excitement.

That's the penalty when life is but a song
There are consequences to living life in a carefree manner.

You brought me down and doomed this town
The listener is responsible for the downfall of the town.

So, when we blow this scene,
When they leave this place...

Back we will go to my kingdom below and you will be my queen
They will go back to the listener's imagination and be their ruler.

Cause I know what you feel, girl
The singer is certain of their knowledge of the listener's feelings.

No, you see
Counterpoint to the previous line.

You and me
The artist is referring to themselves and the listener.

Wouldn't be very regal
The singer's idea of leadership is not conventional.

I'll make it real, girl
The singer will make their idea of leadership happen for the listener.

What I mean
Saying that the following will make their point clear.

I'm fifteen
The artist is young.

So, this queen thing's illegal
Claiming they can't make the listener a queen because of their age.

I can bring whole cities to ruin
The singer has destructive potential.

And still have time to get a soft-shoe in
They are confident in their ability to both destroy and entertain.

Well, that's great
Sarcastic comment indicating they don't care.

But I'm late
They have somewhere to be.

And I'd hate to delay her
They don't want to keep someone waiting.

Something's cooking, I'm at the griddle
They are busy with their own agenda.

I bought Nero his very first fiddle
They have made a major contribution to history.

She'll get pissed
Referring to another person's reaction.

If I'm missed
If they don't show up.

See, my sister's the Slayer
The artist has a sister who is a skilled fighter.

The Slayer?
Surprised reaction to the listener knowing about the Slayer.

Yuh-huh.
Confirmation of the existence of the Slayer.

Find her. Tell her
Giving instructions.

Tell her everything.
Be completely honest with the Slayer.

Just get her here.
The singer wants to see the Slayer in person.

I want to see the Slayer burn.
The singer has hostile intentions towards the Slayer.

Now we're partying
Despite the hostility, the party continues.

That's what it's all about
Reiterating the purpose of the partying lifestyle.