That Old Feeling
Ray Conniff His Orchestra Lyrics
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Last night my heart was so gay
Last night I found myself dancing
In my favorite cabaret
You were completely forgotten
Just an affair of the past
Then suddenly something happened to me
And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
The song "That Old Feeling" by Ray Conniff and His Orchestra is about the feeling of nostalgia that is brought about when seeing an old flame. The singer starts out happy and carefree, enjoying a night out at their favorite cabaret. They are not thinking about their past lover until they suddenly catch a glimpse of them, which causes their heart to start beating faster. The sight of their former lover brings back memories and emotions, making them realize that the spark of their love is still burning.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of longing and wistfulness. The repetition of the phrase "that old feeling" emphasizes the strong emotional pull that the singer is experiencing. The singer is torn between their desire to move on and the power that their memories and emotions have over them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has decided not to pursue any new romance because they are still holding onto the hope that their old love will return. The song is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I started out happy
I began my night feeling content and joyful
Last night my heart was so gay
In the previous evening, I was full of happiness and cheerfulness
Last night I found myself dancing
During the night, I discovered myself dancing
In my favorite cabaret
In the place I love to go to, where music and dance bring me joy
You were completely forgotten
I had no memory or thought of you
Just an affair of the past
Our relationship was something that happened before, and is over now
Then suddenly something happened to me
At a certain point, I experienced a change within myself
And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast
My heart began to race with excitement
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When I saw you, I experienced those same familiar emotions
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The sight of you brought back those same feelings again
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
As I watched you dance, a feeling of excitement and joy overtook me
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
When our gazes met, time seemed to stop for a moment
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
I had the same strong desire for you that I once had before
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
I realized that my love for you still existed, even after all this time
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
I have no interest in beginning a new relationship, as it would be unwise
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
My past feelings for you still reside within me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PD TRADITIONAL, SANFORD SCHMIDT
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