I Miss That Feeling
Tennis Lyrics


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I can be true to you, even when losing
Every little thing I've ever known
And all of the love I've ever show
Something like pleasure, you'd never believe it
Every little need dismantling
Recorded by the needle of an EKG

I miss that feeling
Flicker hot and hovering
Like my own discovering
Eagerly, tenderly
I miss that feeling
Flicker spread into an itch
Into a burn, into a twitch
Slow and even
Oooh, la la la la la
Oooh, la la la la la

How to explain it or even contain it
When I feel that ragged edge descend
My heart splits open like a vent
Something like pleasure, you'd never believe it
Every little thing starts trembling
Recorded by the needle of an EKG

I miss that feeling
Flicker hot and hovering
Like my own discovering
Eagerly, tenderly
I miss that feeling
Flicker spread into an itch
Into a burn, into a twitch
Slow and even
Oooh, ooooh

I miss that feeling, I miss that feeling
I miss that feeling, I miss that feeling
Ooh, la la la la la




Ooh, la la la la la
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "I Miss That Feeling" by Tennis is about longing for a past feeling that brought the singer a lot of pleasure. The opening verse suggests that the singer can remain loyal even in difficult situations, but despite their efforts, they can't recapture the same feeling they once had. The line "Something like pleasure, you'd never believe it" suggests that the feeling was almost indescribable and hard to convey to others. The second verse goes on to describe the physical effects of this feeling, including trembling and the heart splitting open.


The chorus repeats the line "I miss that feeling" over and over again, emphasizing the depth of the singer's longing. The use of the words "flicker," "itch," "burn," and "twitch" convey a sense of restlessness and physical discomfort. The repeated "la la la" at the end of the chorus suggests a feeling of resignation as well, as if the singer has given up hope of ever feeling that way again.


Overall, the song captures the elusive nature of pleasure and how it can be hard to maintain or replicate. The singer's desire to recapture a lost feeling is relatable to many, as we all have experiences that we wish we could relive but can never quite recapture.


Line by Line Meaning

I can be true to you, even when losing
I will always be faithful to you, even when things don't go our way


Every little thing I've ever known
Every single detail that I've experienced in my life


And all of the love I've ever show
All of the affection that I've given to others


Something like pleasure, you'd never believe it
A type of joy that's hard to imagine


Every little need dismantling
Every small requirement being taken apart


Recorded by the needle of an EKG
Documented by an electrocardiogram machine


I miss that feeling
I long for that sensation


Flicker hot and hovering
A quick and intense spark that hovers around


Like my own discovering
Just like finding something new myself


Eagerly, tenderly
Full of excitement and care


Flicker spread into an itch
That spark turned into an irritation


Into a burn, into a twitch
Then it became a burning sensation and a sudden involuntary movement


Slow and even
A gradual and steady sensation


Oooh, la la la la la


How to explain it or even contain it
It's hard to describe or control


When I feel that ragged edge descend
When that rough sensation starts to take over


My heart splits open like a vent
My heart feels like it's bursting open


Every little thing starts trembling
All details start shaking


Recorded by the needle of an EKG
Documented by an electrocardiogram machine


I miss that feeling
I long for that sensation


Flicker hot and hovering
A quick and intense spark that hovers around


Like my own discovering
Just like finding something new myself


Eagerly, tenderly
Full of excitement and care


Flicker spread into an itch
That spark turned into an irritation


Into a burn, into a twitch
Then it became a burning sensation and a sudden involuntary movement


Slow and even
A gradual and steady sensation


Oooh, ooooh




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Patrick Riley, Alaian Moore

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dorejel6348

I can be true to you, even when losing
Every little thing I've ever known
And all of the love I've ever show
Something like pleasure, you'd never believe it
Every little need dismantling
Recorded by the needle of an EKG

[Chorus]
I miss that feeling
Flicker hot and hovering
Like my own discovering
Eagerly, tenderly
I miss that feeling
Flicker spread into an itch
Into a burn, into a twitch
Slow and even
Oooh, la la la la la
Ooooh, la la la la la

How to explain it or even contain it
When I feel that ragged edge descend
My heart splits open like a vent
Something like pleasure, you'd never believe it
Every little thing starts trembling
Recorded by the needle of an EKG

I miss that feeling
Flicker hot and hovering
Like my own discovering
Eagerly, tenderly
I miss that feeling
Flicker spread into an itch
Into a burn, into a twitch
Slow and even
Oooh, ooooh

[Outro]
I miss that feeling, I miss that feeling
I miss that feeling, I miss that feeling
I miss that feeling, I miss that feeling
I miss that feeling, I miss that feeling
Oooooh, la la la la la
Oooooh, la la la la la



All comments from YouTube:

@DannyPops

While everyone ages forward, Tennis just ages backwards.

@donpolitely

Burn!

@alexward753

Why I absolutely adore them. They know how to do it right.

@veryniceflower5175

She's got the Benjamin Button disease.

@deenothedino1839

Well I guess me and her have that in common

@ohhaidear

Lol at the people responding to this thinking you're insulting them when you are just referring to their music style sounding more and more vintage. Idyots

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@marcosoto7460

My wife and I just saw them live. They are amazing in person.

@cornfetishhh3305

This band is my favorite sport.

@MirandaAndUh

Sports is also a good band.

@ambs9564

hoops is good too

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