How I Feel
Roy Wood$ Lyrics


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She wanna go far so I told a lil' mama go long (hut)
You wonder why I'm here, I won't be back for long
I got to make moves, no sleep all week in my room
Got another song to write right now
The songs about you
You said he does it all wrong
I want to get you on one
Hit you in the soft spot
Make you sing "ah, ah, ah"
Like right before you walk in the club
I'mma set your body up, up, up
You set on me, I'm set on my team

It's OVO right now
It's UTU right now
They can sleep right now
I'm stepping up right now
I been up four nights
That's only for now
I'm gon' do me, you can leave me alone
I don't care, that's how I feel right now, right now, right now
I'm living better in the city right now, right now, right now
So we gonna get hotter right now, right now, right now
I'm living better in the city right now, right now, right now

I wanna go far but she told me a young nigga get lost
I'm focused on you, girl
Got your friends parked in the lot
Oh she forgot something, her eyes tellin' me come to the car
Undress me, touch me how you want
But I'm here, feel my presence when I'm here
Keep it real around me when I'm here
Don't get lost 'round here
This new life is like a breath of fresh air
I worked my ass off so it's fair
She no fear around me
You don't know I can see

It's OVO right now
It's UTU right now
They can sleep right now
I'm stepping up right now
I been up four nights
That's only for now
I'm gon' do me, you can leave me alone
I don't care, that's how I feel right now, right now, right now
I'm living better in the city right now, right now, right now
So we gonna get hotter right now, right now, right now
I'm living better in the city right now, right now, right now

(Don't worry about me) I'll be better
(All my niggas) You don't have to call me
Girl, I'll be better, I'll be better
Guess how I feel right now, right now, right now?
Guess how I feel right now, right now, right now?
Guess how I feel right now, right now, right now?
(I don't need you to call)
(Don't need you)




(Need you to call)
(I don't need you, call)

Overall Meaning

Roy Woods's "How I Feel" is a song about a man who is focused on his career and striving to succeed in the music industry while also pursuing the woman he desires. The lyrics express his confidence and determination to make his dreams a reality despite any obstacles or distractions. He wants to prove his worth and show that he is capable of achieving great things.


In the first verse, he tells the woman that he is too busy to stay for long, emphasizing his urgency to succeed. However, he acknowledges that he is writing a song about her and wants to prove to her that he can do it better than the competition. The chorus then repeats the theme of his current success and his ambition to continue doing better. He also emphasizes his loyalty to his team and his dedication to pursuing his dreams.


In the second verse, he encounters the woman again with her friends and senses her attraction to him. He encourages her to be real with him and to not get lost in the lifestyle he leads. He acknowledges that his new life is a breath of fresh air, and he has worked hard to earn it. The chorus repeats the same sentiment of his current success and ambition.


Overall, the song is about Roy Woods's determination to succeed in the music industry and his confidence in his abilities to do so while also pursuing a woman who catches his attention. It showcases his strong work ethic and loyalty to his team while emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and not getting lost in the glitz and glamour of the industry.


Line by Line Meaning

She wanna go far so I told a lil' mama go long (hut)
She wants to succeed, so I encouraged her to keep going and not give up


You wonder why I'm here, I won't be back for long
You're questioning why I'm here, but I won't be staying for very long


I got to make moves, no sleep all week in my room
I need to take action and work hard, even if that means sacrificing sleep and staying inside all week


Got another song to write right now
I have to focus on my music and writing a new song at this moment


The songs about you
The new song I'm writing is about you


You said he does it all wrong
You told me he's doing everything incorrectly


I want to get you on one
I want to collaborate with you on a project or song


Hit you in the soft spot
I want to make a deep emotional impact on you


Make you sing "ah, ah, ah"
I want to make you feel good and hear you express it


Like right before you walk in the club
I want to make you feel confident and good about yourself


I'mma set your body up, up, up
I'm going to make sure you feel comfortable and enjoy yourself


You set on me, I'm set on my team
You're focused on me, but I'm also focused on my music team and career


It's OVO right now
I'm currently affiliated with the OVO music label


It's UTU right now
I'm currently affiliated with the UTU music group


They can sleep right now
Others can afford to take a break, but I can't at the moment


I'm stepping up right now
I'm taking my career and music to the next level at this moment


I been up four nights, that's only for now
I've been working hard for multiple nights in a row, but it's only temporary


I'm gon' do me, you can leave me alone
I'm going to focus on myself and my career, and you can let me be


I don't care, that's how I feel right now, right now, right now
I have a certain mindset and attitude currently


I'm living better in the city right now, right now, right now
I'm enjoying and succeeding in my current city and environment


So we gonna get hotter right now, right now, right now
I'm confident that we're going to succeed and make things better right now


I wanna go far but she told me a young nigga get lost
I have ambitions, but someone told me to forget about them because I'm young and inexperienced


I'm focused on you, girl
I'm thinking about you and our potential collaboration or relationship


Got your friends parked in the lot
Your friends are waiting outside for you


Oh she forgot something, her eyes tellin' me come to the car
She left something in her car, and her eyes are communicating that she wants me to come with her


Undress me, touch me how you want
She wants physical intimacy and is giving me permission to do what I want


But I'm here, feel my presence when I'm here
I'm making sure to be present and focus on the current moment with her


Keep it real around me when I'm here
I expect people to be genuine and authentic around me


Don't get lost 'round here
Don't lose sight of what's important in this situation


This new life is like a breath of fresh air
My current life and career feels refreshing and exciting


I worked my ass off so it's fair
I've put in a lot of effort and work, so I deserve the success


She no fear around me
She trusts me and feels comfortable around me


You don't know I can see
You're unaware, but I can see what's really going on


(Don't worry about me) I'll be better
Don't worry about my well-being, I'll be fine


(All my niggas) You don't have to call me
My friends and supporters don't need to constantly check up on me


Girl, I'll be better, I'll be better
I'll improve and grow as a person


Guess how I feel right now, right now, right now?
I'm curious if you can guess my current mindset and attitude


(I don't need you to call)
I don't need constant attention or communication from you


(Don't need you)
I can handle things on my own


(Need you to call)
I don't necessarily need you to call, but I appreciate your support and communication




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Denzel Spencer

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