Feel It Still
Pentatonix Lyrics


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Can't keep my hands to myself
Think I'll dust 'em off, put 'em back up on the shelf
Case my little baby girl is in need
Am I coming out of left field?

Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
I been feeling it since 1966, now
Might be over now, but I feel it still
Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
Let me kick it like it's 1986, now
Might be over now, but I feel it still

Got another mouth to feed
Leave her with a baby sitter, mama, call the grave digger
Gone with the fallen leaves
Am I coming out of left field?

Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
I been feeling it since 1966, now
Might've had your fill, but you feel it still (but I feel it still)
Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
Let me kick it like it's 1986, now
Might be over now, but I feel it still

We could fight a war for peace
Give in to that easy living
Goodbye to my hopes and dreams
Stop flipping for my enemies
We could wait until the walls come down
It's time to give a little to the kids in the middle
But oh until it falls
Won't bother me

Is it coming?
Is it coming?
Is it coming?
Is it coming?
Is it coming? (ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, yeah)
Is it coming?
Is it coming? (I been feeling it since 1966, now)
Is it coming?
Give in to that easy living
Goodbye to my hopes and dreams
Might've had your fill, but I feel it
Might've had your fill, but I feel it still

Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks
Yeah, your love is an abyss for my heart to eclipse now
Might be over now but you feel it still (and I feel it, uh uh I feel it)
Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
I been feeling it since 1966, now
Might be over now, but I feel it still
Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
I been feeling it since 1966, now




Might be over now, but I feel it still
Might've had your fill, but I feel it still

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pentatonix's song Feel It Still are about rebellion, feeling alive, and not conforming to societal norms. The first verse talks about not being able to keep one's hands to themselves and the decision to put them away because of responsibilities. The singer asks if they are coming out of left field, meaning they feel like an outsider or out of place in a given situation. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a rebel just for kicks," suggesting that the singer enjoys defying expectations and doing what makes them feel alive since 1966, which was a time of rebellion and societal change. The second verse mentions leaving a child with a babysitter and potentially facing death, further emphasizing the themes of living life to the fullest and not conforming to societal expectations. The final verse encourages giving to the middle class and the children instead of waiting for change to happen. The lyrics evoke a sense of social consciousness and a desire to break free from societal expectations and norms.


One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is rejecting conformity and embracing a rebellious spirit. The lyrics suggest that while some people might be content with easy living or settling for less than they want, the singer is always striving for something greater. They’re not afraid to break the rules and live life on their own terms. At the same time, the song also suggests that this lifestyle comes with risks and that the singer may be disrupting the conventional life path by leaving responsibilities behind. The repeated line, “Might be over now, but I feel it still,” suggests that the singer is aware that this rebellious spirit might come with risks, but they’re still willing to take the chance.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't keep my hands to myself
I have an urge to touch things, but I resist doing so.


Think I'll dust 'em off, put 'em back up on the shelf
I will try to control myself and not touch anything.


Case my little baby girl is in need
I need to make sure my daughter is okay.


Am I coming out of left field?
Am I doing something unexpected?


Ooh, I'm a rebel just for kicks, now
I do things to rebel against society's expectations, just for fun.


I been feeling it since 1966, now
I've had this rebellious attitude since the late 60s.


Might be over now, but I feel it still
The trend may be gone, but I still have the same rebellious spirit.


Got another mouth to feed
I have another person to take care of.


Leave her with a baby sitter, mama, call the grave digger
I will leave my daughter with a babysitter and hope she is safe.


Gone with the fallen leaves
I've left things behind.


We could fight a war for peace
We could do everything in our power to achieve peace.


Give in to that easy living
We might choose an easier path to take.


Goodbye to my hopes and dreams
We may have to abandon our goals.


Stop flipping for my enemies
We need to stop trying to please our enemies and focus on what matters.


We could wait until the walls come down
We could wait for things to happen on their own.


It's time to give a little to the kids in the middle
We should do something good for those in need.


But oh until it falls
Until something happens, I won't be bothered.


Is it coming?
Are we going to see a change?


Yeah, your love is an abyss for my heart to eclipse now
Your love is overwhelming and all-consuming, and it's hard for me to focus on anything else.


Might've had your fill, but I feel it still
You might have had enough, but I still feel the same way.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Asa Taccone, Brian Holland, Eric Andrew Howk, Freddie Gorman, Georgia Dobbins, Jason Wade Sechrist, John Baldwin Gourley, John Graham Hill, Robert Bateman, William E. Garrett, Zachary Scott Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, Zoe English

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