Old School Feeling
Rebelution Lyrics


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I think you know just what I need
And I need it bad
One drop for my emptiness
Yeah, I need it bad
Lovers Rock take away my stress
Yeah, I need it bad
Let's take it back
So I forget
Hey there, DJ, can you take my request?

Play me something with that old school feeling
Run it back again, come on, run it back again
Play me something with that old school feeling
Run it back again, come on, run it back again

Flashback to 1995, I was a youth
Testing the water doing things I shouldn't do
I had no plan and no timing and no clue
Sometimes it only takes a song just to cool down the mood
I know I got a real solution to the problem
Cool my emotions when it's hot
Took a minute but we got down to the bottom
To cool it down, and that's just what we want

Play me something with that old school feeling
Run it back again, come on, run it back again
Play me something with that old school feeling
Run it back again, come on, run it back again

I think you know just what I need
And I need it bad
One drop for my emptiness
Yeah, I need it bad
Lovers Rock take away my stress
Yeah, I need it bad
Let's take it back
So I forget
Hey there, DJ, can you take my request?

Play me something with that old school feeling
Run it back again, come on, run it back again




Play me something with that old school feeling
Run it back again, come on, run it back again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rebelution's song "Old School Feeling" convey a sense of longing for the past and the desire to find solace and escape from the stresses of life through nostalgic music. The singer expresses a need for something to fill their emptiness, to take away their stress, and to cool down their emotions. In their search for relief, they turn to the DJ, requesting a song with that "old school feeling," something that can transport them back in time and provide a sense of comfort and familiarity.


The reference to 1995 in the second verse indicates a specific moment in the singer's past when they were young and experimenting with things they shouldn't have been doing. The lyrics suggest that during that time, music played an important role in helping them calm down and find a solution to their problems. The singer acknowledges that sometimes all it takes is a single song to change one's mood and provide a much-needed sense of coolness.


Overall, the lyrics celebrate the power of music as a healing and transformative force. They emphasize the connection between certain types of nostalgic music, known for their "old school feeling," and the ability to transport listeners back to a simpler time and help them find solace and relief from the challenges of everyday life.


Line by Line Meaning

I think you know just what I need
You understand exactly what I require or desire


And I need it bad
I have a strong craving or urgency for it


One drop for my emptiness
A single dose or experience that can cure the void within me


Yeah, I need it bad
Yes, my need for it is intense and pressing


Lovers Rock take away my stress
The genre of music called Lovers Rock has the power to relieve or alleviate my stress


Yeah, I need it bad
Yes, I have a strong craving or urgency for it


Let's take it back
Let's return to a previous time or state


So I forget
So I can mentally release or stop dwelling on something


Hey there, DJ, can you take my request?
Hello, DJ, can you play the song I'm asking for?


Play me something with that old school feeling
Perform a song that evokes the nostalgic essence of the past


Run it back again, come on, run it back again
Replay the song from the beginning, please, replay it from the beginning


Flashback to 1995, I was a youth
I'm reminiscing about my younger years in 1995


Testing the water doing things I shouldn't do
Experimenting with actions that were not appropriate or wise


I had no plan and no timing and no clue
I was completely unprepared and unaware of what to do


Sometimes it only takes a song just to cool down the mood
Occasionally, a song alone is enough to calm or relax the atmosphere


I know I got a real solution to the problem
I'm aware that I possess a genuine remedy for the issue


Cool my emotions when it's hot
Subdue my feelings when they become intense or overwhelming


Took a minute but we got down to the bottom
It took some time, but we finally reached the underlying cause or essence


To cool it down, and that's just what we want
In order to calm or relax the situation, which is precisely what we desire




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eric Rachmany, Kyle Ahern, Marley Williams, Rourke Carey, Wesley Finley

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@alsal5284

Everyone reading comments have a wonderful day. Thankyou Rebelution, just what I needed for the weekend :)

@beerguy4207

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@ShowmeMOrocks

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@adrift6606

Right on you too braddah! Be vigilant on brushing aside not needed negatives and continue on striving through life .

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@SoldierOfReggae

Releasing a rebelution song for my birthday is THE GIFT !!! ❤️

@johansd6192

Happy Bday Brotha

@rosebash

who’s listening in 2024

@michaelmakovsky3783

Can’t stop listening to this, got me running this back again!

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