The Way I Feel
Paul Oakenfold feat. Ryan Tedder 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'
We're 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
Look at 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
I'm a shadow of my former self
It's just the way I'm feelin'
But lost without the meanin'
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
Look at my face
It's just the way I'm feelin'
We're lost without the meanin'
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
Look at my face
It's just the way I'm feelin'
The song "The Way I Feel" by Paul Oakenfold encapsulates the emotions of someone who has been betrayed and hurt by a loved one. The lyrics portray the singer as someone who was unaware of the magnitude of the situation until it was too late. The opening lines, "No, it never crossed my mind/ You might try to hide from me" indicate that the singer was caught off guard by the actions of the person they trusted. The line "You would set the place on fire/ With your long and broken wrecking shriek" paints a picture of the aftermath of the betrayal and the destruction that the singer was left to deal with.
The singer's confusion and devastation are palpable in lines such as "Always aiming for the truth/ Sometimes missing just one word/ Something really shaken loose/ Look around to see the cities burn," as they try to make sense of what happened. The chorus, "It's just the way I'm feeling'/ We're lost without the meaning'/ Love has disappeared without a trace" conveys the loss and sadness the singer feels, knowing that their relationship is over and that love is no longer present.
The final verse, "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/ I'm a shadow of my former self," showcases the singer's realization that despite their efforts to protect the person they loved, they were left alone with nothing but the pain they have to deal with alone.
Overall, "The Way I Feel" is a heartfelt song that portrays the pain and devastation of betrayal and lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
No, it never crossed my mind
I never thought about you not being truthful to me
You might try to hide from me
You may have tried to conceal something from me
You would set the place on fire
Your behavior would cause chaos and destruction
With your long and broken wrecking shriek
Your loud and distressed outburst would cause damage
Always aiming for the truth
I try to be honest always
Sometimes missing just one word
Occasionally, I may miss a crucial detail
Something really shaken loose
Something has been disrupted from its original position
Look around to the see the cities burn
Observe the destruction and chaos caused
It's just the way I'm feelin'
This is how I truly feel
We're lost without the meanin'
We're directionless without purpose
The love has disappeared without a trace
The affection we once had has vanished without explanation
You're gone and now I'm leavin'
You have departed, and I must go as well
I'm holding back the tears
I'm trying not to cry
Look at my face
Observe the expression on my face
You were never forced to choose
I never made you choose between alternatives
I tried to keep you safe from harm
I attempted to protect you from danger
And now there's nothing left to lose
There's no more risk or danger to face
You've gone and torn my world apart
Your actions have completely disrupted my life
All that's left for me is you
You are the only thing remaining of value to me
I'm a shadow of my former self
I feel like a diminished version of my past self
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: SCOTT MICHAEL CUTLER, ANNE PREVEN, IAN COPELAND GREEN, PAUL OAKENFOLD, RYAN TEDDER
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