Sweetwater was the first GROUP to play at the Woodstock festival (after Ric… Read Full Bio ↴Sweetwater was the first GROUP to play at the Woodstock festival (after Richie Havens, Country Joe McDonald and John Sebastian). Their music-style is a fusion of rock, jazz, folk, psychedelia, latin and even classical music. They released three albums in the period of 1968 - 1971. Their career was shortlived due to a tragic auto accident involving lead singer Nansi Nevins, which led to her vocal chords being injured. They reformed for the 1994 Woodstock II-festival and has kept at it since then, releasing a compilation album (Cycles) and a live album in 2001. They were also the first band to have a full length VH-1 movie made about them; Sweetwater - A True Rock Story, which was released in 1999.
The original members of the band were Nansi Nevins (lead vocals), August Burns (cello), Albert Moore (flute/backing vocals), Alan Malarowitz (drums), Elpidio Cobian (conga drums), Alex Del Zoppo(Keyboards) and Fred Herrera (bass).

Feel Good
Sweetwater Lyrics

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Come out into the sun
Leave your coat at home, you don't need it
Step outside your bedroom door
Some kind of love is hard to find

And you're hard as nails
And cold as stone
But I've seen some cracks begin to show

If you've lost your spirit, I'll give you mine
If you've lost your spirit, I'll give you mine

I know you been pushed around
I know you been kicked around
But it's over now
Fill your pockets, take what you need
Just a crutch, to help you on your way
Past your dreams, into the unknown
Everybody needs a friend, don't be ashamed
You're no worse for the wear

I'll lick your wounds clean
I'll lick them clean
If you've lost your spirit, I'll give you mine
If you've lost your spirit, I'll give you mine
I know you been pushed around
I know you been kicked around
But it's over now
But it's over now

Let it go
Before it drags you down
Before it pulls you down
Let it go
Before it drags you down
Before it pulls you down
Before it drags you down
I know you been pushed around
i know you been kicked around

But it's over now
It's over now

Overall Meaning

The song "Feel Good" by Sweetwater speaks to the idea of finding hope and support in difficult times. The first few lines encourage the listener to leave their problems behind and step outside into the sun. The lyrics then focus on a person who may be hardened and closed off due to past experiences, but who is beginning to show vulnerability. The singer offers to share their own spirit with the listener, to help them move past their struggles and into the unknown. The chorus repeats the idea that whatever has happened in the past is over now, and encourages the listener to let go before it drags them down.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of empathy and compassion for the listener. The lyrics acknowledge that everyone goes through difficult times, and there is no shame in needing help. The repeated offer to share the singer's own spirit to help lift up the listener shows a deep understanding of the power of connection and community. The song is ultimately a message of hope, reminding the listener that they are not alone and that there is always the possibility of a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Come out into the sun
Leave the darkness behind and embrace the light

Leave your coat at home, you don't need it
Throw away your emotional barriers and be vulnerable

Step outside your bedroom door
Break free from your comfort zone

Some kind of love is hard to find
Finding a loving relationship can be difficult

And you're hard as nails
You have a tough exterior

And cold as stone
You come across as very unemotional

But I've seen some cracks begin to show
I can tell that you're starting to open up emotionally

If you've lost your spirit, I'll give you mine
I want to help you find your passion again

I know you been pushed around
You've been mistreated in the past

I know you been kicked around
People have taken advantage of you

But it's over now
That chapter is closed

Fill your pockets, take what you need
Take what you need to move on and be happy

Just a crutch, to help you on your way
Sometimes we need a little help to move forward

Past your dreams, into the unknown
Go beyond what you thought was possible

Everybody needs a friend, don't be ashamed
Everyone needs someone to rely on

You're no worse for the wear
You're going to be okay

I'll lick your wounds clean
I am here to help heal your emotional wounds

Let it go
Release your negative emotions

Before it drags you down
Don't let your past control your future

Before it pulls you down
Don't let negativity consume you

It's over now
The hurtful experiences are in the past

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD LOUIS ALBRECHT, ADAM C CZEISLER, R. COLE PETERSON, DUDLEY JR. TAFT, PAUL KEHOE UHLIR

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