i feel bad
RascalFlatts Lyrics
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Tears should me rolling down my cheek
And I don't know why I'm not falling apart like I usually do
And how the thought of losing you is not killin' me
I feel bad...
That I can stand here strong
Cold as stone
I can't explain it
Maybe it's just
I've cried so much
I'm tired, and I'm numb
Baby, I hate it
I feel bad
That I don't feel bad
I could let myself be angry over wasted time
Sad about just throwing love away
Yeah, I almost wish my heart was breakin'
But I can't lie
All I want to do is turn the page
I feel bad...
That I can stand here strong
Cold as stone
Seems so wrong
I can't explain it
Maybe it's just
I've cried so much
I'm tired, and I'm numb
Baby, I hate it
I feel bad
That I don't feel bitter, alone
(It's time to...) I just feel it's time
It's time to move on
I just got to move on, and on, and on, and on
Yeah
Maybe it's just
I've cried so much
I'm tired, and I'm numb
Oh baby, I hate it
I feel bad
That I don't feel bad
No, I don't feel bad
The lyrics to Rascal Flatts' song "I Feel Bad" speak to an internal conflict the singer is experiencing. They know that they should be falling apart at the thought of losing someone they love, but they are not. They cannot explain why they feel so indifferent to the situation, but they acknowledge that it is a strange and uncomfortable feeling. The singer admits that they feel bad about not feeling bad because it goes against what they think they should be feeling. They express a desire to move on from the situation and turn the page, even though they do not necessarily feel sad or heartbroken about it.
One interpretation of the song could be that the singer has been hurt so much already that they have become desensitized to pain. They may have gone through so many similar situations that they have built up a sort of emotional callous. Another interpretation could be that the singer is in denial about their feelings - perhaps they do feel sad and hurt, but they are putting on a front to make it seem like they don't care. Whatever the case may be, the lyrics highlight a common and relatable struggle: wanting to feel one way, but feeling another.
Line by Line Meaning
I should be out in that driveway stopping you
I am not doing what I think I should be doing which is to physically stop you from leaving
Tears should me rolling down my cheek
Normally, I would be crying because of the situation, but for some reason, I'm not
And I don't know why I'm not falling apart like I usually do
I'm not sure why I'm not having an emotional breakdown like I've had in the past
And how the thought of losing you is not killin' me
The idea of losing you is not causing me extreme emotional pain like I thought it would
I feel bad...
Despite what I'm saying, I still feel guilty about not reacting the way I think I should be
That I can stand here strong
I'm surprised that I'm able to stay composed and not fall apart
Cold as stone
I'm emotionally distant
Seems so wrong
This behavior goes against what is considered normal in this situation
I can't explain it
I don't have a rational explanation for why I'm not reacting the way I should be
Maybe it's just
Perhaps the reason is
I've cried so much
I've already gone through a significant amount of emotional pain and tears
I'm tired, and I'm numb
I'm exhausted from all the emotions and now I'm feeling nothing
Baby, I hate it
I don't like this feeling of not being in control of my emotions
That I don't feel bitter, alone
Despite the situation, I don't feel angry and lonely
(It's time to...) I just feel it's time
I have a sense that it's time to move on, even if I don't understand why I feel this way
It's time to move on
I need to begin to get over this and move on with my life
I just got to move on, and on, and on, and on
I need to keep reminding myself to keep moving forward and not look back
Oh baby, I hate it
I really don't like the fact that I'm not feeling emotional about this situation
That I don't feel bad
Despite everything, I still feel guilty about not feeling the way I should be
No, I don't feel bad
I'm not feeling the emotions that are expected in this situation and this is confusing and unsettling for me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JASON SELLERS, NEIL THRASHER, WENDELL MOBLEY
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