The Way I Feel
Oakenfold [www.lito.ee] Lyrics
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you might try to hide from me
you would set the place on fire
with your long and broken wrecking shriek
always aiming for the truth
sometimes missing just one word
something really shaken loose
It's just the way I'm feelin'
lost without the meanin'
the love has disappeared without a trace
It's just the way I'm feelin'
You're gone and now I'm leavin'
I'm holding back the tears
that hide my face
It's just the way I'm feelin'
You were never forced to choose
I tried to keep you safe from harm
And now there's nothing left to lose
You've gone and torn my world apart
All that's left for me is you
A shadow of my former self
It's just the way I'm feelin'
lost without the meanin'
the love has disappeared without a trace
It's just the way I'm feelin'
You're gone and now I'm leavin'
I'm holding back the tears
that hide my face
It's just the way I'm feelin'
ost without the meanin'
the love has disappeared without a trace
It's just the way I'm feelin'
You're gone and now I'm leavin'
I'm holding back the tears
that hide my face
It's just the way I'm feelin'
The lyrics to "The Way I Feel" by Oakenfold Feat. Ryan Tedder are emotional and poignant, expressing the feelings of loss and heartbreak. The opening lines, "No it never crossed my mind, you might try to hide from me, you would set the place on fire, with your long and broken wrecking shriek," suggest the betrayal or unexpected actions of someone close to the singer. The singer seems to have been blindsided by this person's actions, and now sees the world around them crumbling.
The lyrics continue with the singer talking about aiming for the truth, but sometimes missing just one word, indicating that maybe they or the other person in the situation were not always completely honest. This leads to something being shaken loose and the cities burning; a metaphor for chaos and destruction. The chorus states that the singer is feeling lost without meaning and that love has disappeared without a trace. They express the feeling of being left behind and holding back tears that hide their face.
The final verses speak to the loss and devastation the singer is feeling. They tried to keep this person safe, but now there is nothing left to lose, and their world has been torn apart. They're left with nothing but the shadow of their former self and the memories of what was. The chorus repeats, and the song ends on a melancholic note.
Overall, "The Way I Feel" is a powerful song expressing the pain and confusion of losing someone close. The metaphorical language and emotional delivery make it a moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
No it never crossed my mind
I did not imagine that you would try to hide from me.
you might try to hide from me
You attempted to conceal yourself from me.
you would set the place on fire
Your explosive outburst could incite chaos.
with your long and broken wrecking shriek
Your distressed cry is powerful and destructive.
always aiming for the truth
I consistently strive for honesty.
sometimes missing just one word
Occasionally, I neglect a single aspect of the truth.
something really shaken loose
Some essential element of the truth has come to light.
look around to the see the cities burn
The fallout from the truth is devastating.
It's just the way I'm feelin'
My emotions are overwhelming me.
lost without the meanin'
I am without direction or significance.
the love has disappeared without a trace
My love has vanished without a discernible cause.
You're gone and now I'm leavin'
You have left me and I am departing.
I'm holding back the tears
I am attempting to suppress my emotions.
that hide my face
So that my distress is not visible to others.
You were never forced to choose
I did not constrain you to make a decision.
I tried to keep you safe from harm
I attempted to protect you from danger.
And now there's nothing left to lose
There is no longer anything of significance at stake.
You've gone and torn my world apart
Your actions have shattered my life.
All that's left for me is you
You are the only remaining element in my life.
A shadow of my former self
I am a mere echo of my former self.
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.