I Feel Good
Shirley Caesar & the Caravans Lyrics


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With a song on my mind
I'm thinking of you
Through the dreams of a million eyes
I'll stand still with you
And wait till I find
The world that you're searching for
A cloud-coloured blind
Has entered my eyes
And everything's going
A slight shade of purple
But me, I don't mind
Today is my day
I'm living the life that I choose
I've found a way

I can see a noser
Sit there all alone
And dream I'm sitting here
While magic fires the moon
I turn around my mind
And bid farewell to fear

Swimming through a wish
That I know I'm in a dream
I'm changing the music by ear

I'll have to leave behind
To reensure them in
And wanting oh so clear

Deep insert of time
I catch my breath to find I've got so far to go
Howlin' through the trees
A cry which is my ears
I turn around and go

Following the dream
Is not the easiest thing
Out of the shadows I see

And blackened till the moon




A magic creature moves
And says belongs to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Feel Good" by Shirley Caesar & the Caravans are a mix of dreamlike imagery and positive affirmations. The song starts with the singer having a song on their mind and thinking of the person they love. They stand still and wait until they find the world that their loved one is searching for. The singer then mentions how everything around them is going a slight shade of purple, but they don't mind because they're living their life the way they choose.


The next verse talks about how the singer can see a lost soul sitting alone and dreaming while magic fires the moon. They bid farewell to fear and swim through a wish, changing the music by ear. The singer acknowledges that they'll have to leave some things behind, including people, to pursue their dreams. They catch their breath to find they have a long way to go, but they keep going.


The last verse talks about how following your dreams is not easy, but the singer sees a magic creature that belongs to them. This creature, possibly a metaphor for their own inner strength or inspiration, leads the way out of the shadows.


Overall, "I Feel Good" is a song about pursuing your dreams and not letting fear hold you back. It encourages listeners to stand still and wait until they find what they're searching for and to keep pushing forward even when the path ahead seems long and difficult.


Line by Line Meaning

With a song on my mind
I am thinking deeply and intently, with a song in my heart.


I'm thinking of you
My thoughts are focused on you alone, and nothing else occupies my mind.


Through the dreams of a million eyes
I feel connected to every dreaming being in the world, and their dreams fuel my own imagination.


I'll stand still with you
I will stay fixed in place with you, as our mutual presence gives me comfort and stability.


And wait till I find
I am patient and will keep searching until I discover my true purpose in life.


The world that you're searching for
I am yearning for the same world that you seek, and we must work together to achieve it.


A cloud-coloured blind
My vision is obscured, clouded over by the stresses and worries of life.


Has entered my eyes
I feel as if I am seeing the world through a misty veil, which obscures the truth and beauty around me.


And everything's going
Even the most mundane of things around me are tinged with the colors and hues of my emotions.


A slight shade of purple
This beautiful color represents my sense of creativity and imagination, which is always present in my life.


But me, I don't mind
I am unfazed by the chaos around me, as I possess a serene inner peace within myself.


Today is my day
I feel empowered to take control of my life, and seize the opportunities that come my way.


I'm living the life that I choose
I am making active choices that lead to a happier and more fulfilling life, and I am unafraid to follow my dreams.


I've found a way
I have discovered my own path in life, and have taken the steps necessary to pursue my own destiny.


I can see a noser
I am able to perceive things that others cannot, and am attuned to the intricacies of the world around me.


Sit there all alone
I am often alone in my thoughts, but that solitude allows me to think deeply and creatively.


And dream I'm sitting here
In my imagination, I am transported to a place where I can freely be myself and explore the world.


While magic fires the moon
The world is full of wonder and enchantment, and many mysteries unfold before me.


I turn around my mind
I am constantly thinking and reflecting on my own beliefs and values, and always seeking to grow and change.


And bid farewell to fear
I have let go of my fears and anxieties, and am free to live life without being held back by self-doubt.


Swimming through a wish
I am in the midst of pursuing a dream, and swimming through the ocean of possibilities opened up by the world.


That I know I'm in a dream
I am fully aware that my life and dreams are linked, and that the dreams I chase will eventually become reality.


I'm changing the music by ear
I do not follow any set path or template, but instead change the music of my life according to my own preferences and desires.


I'll have to leave behind
In order to progress in life, I must leave behind the things that no longer serve me, and focus on moving forward.


To reensure them in
I am working to re-assure those around me of my commitment to our shared goals, and to build trust through common effort.


And wanting oh so clear
My desire for success and growth is strong and clear, and drives me forward to achieve my goals.


Deep insert of time
I am acutely aware of the passage of time, and know that every moment counts in the pursuit of my dreams.


I catch my breath to find I've got so far to go
As I pause to take stock of my life, I realize that I still have many challenges and milestones to achieve, and feel both energized and daunted by the journey ahead.


Howlin' through the trees
The natural world around us is a powerful force, and can evoke feelings of both awe and reverence.


A cry which is my ears
The sounds of nature and the world around me resonate within me, and fill me with a sense of purpose and wonder.


I turn around and go
I am always willing to change course and explore new paths, without fear or hesitation.


Following the dream
I am willing to follow my dreams and allow them to guide me towards my ultimate destiny, even if that means facing challenges and setbacks along the way.


Is not the easiest thing
Pursuing a dream can be a difficult journey, and requires one to be committed and persistent in the face of adversity.


Out of the shadows I see
Even in the darkest moments of life, there is always a ray of hope or light that shines through, offering comfort and solace.


And blackened till the moon
The world can sometimes seem dark and foreboding, as if even the moon itself has been consumed by shadows of the unknown.


A magic creature moves
In the midst of uncertainty and darkness, there are always signs of magic and wonder, which can reinvigorate the spirit and inspire us to greatness.


And says belongs to me
The world is a place of limitless possibility, and it is up to each of us to claim our own destiny and create a life that is uniquely our own.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID SINCLAIR, PYE HASTINGS, RICHARD COUGHLAN, RICHARD SINCLAIR

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