Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
Do You Feel Like We Do
Tesla Lyrics
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Whose wine? What wine? Where the hell did I dine?
Must have been a dream, I don't believe where I've been.
Come on, let's do it again.
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Do you (you), feel like I do?
They said, "Don't walk, don't walk, don't walk away."
Drove him to a taxi, bent the boot, hit the bag.
Had to play some music, wonder why I changed plans
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Do you (you), feel like I...
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Champagne for breakfast, and a Sherman in my hand.
Peached up, Peached Ale, never fails.
Must have been a dream, I don't believe where I've been.
Come on, let's do it again.
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Do you feel like we do?
Do you feel like we do?
Oh, that's true.
Do you feel like we do?
Get back
Do you feel...
Do you feel like we do?
We want to take you back in time
When Peter Frampton came alive
Everyone getting by
Do you feel
Do you feel
Like we do?
We want to thank you
Peter Frampton
For rocking
On your guitar
Everybody
Can you hear me talking to you?
I want to tell you
I want to play it for you now
Do you feel like we do, now?
That's all right
That's all right
It's right
Good, good times
Good times
We really had a good time
Good times
Good times
Good times
Good times
Good times
Goodbye
Woah!
The song "Do You Feel Like We Do" by Tesla is a rock anthem that was originally composed by Peter Frampton in 1973. The song is a blend of hard rock, blues, and psychedelic rock genres. The lyrics describe the experiences of a man who wakes up with a wine glass in his hand and is not quite sure where he has been or what he has done. He asks if the listener feels the same way, suggesting that they may have indulged in wine and other substances as well. The song's title is a call to action, encouraging listeners to embrace a carefree, rebellious attitude and to live life to the fullest.
The song's melody is catchy and upbeat, with a guitar solo that is instantly recognizable. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but many fans believe that they are about the hedonistic excesses of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. The song's chorus is particularly memorable, with its repetitive refrain of "Do you feel like I do?" The lyrics also mention a friend who was "busted" and had to be driven to a taxi. This may be a reference to drug use or other illicit activities.
Overall, "Do You Feel Like We Do" is a celebration of rock 'n' roll, hedonism, and the wild, carefree lifestyle that many people associate with the genre. It's a catchy and memorable song that has endured for decades and continues to be a favorite among classic rock fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand.
I began my day with a wine glass in hand, but I do not know whose wine it was, where I was or where I dined. It feels like a dream, and I am eager to experience it again.
Whose wine? What wine? Where the hell did I dine?
I am uncertain whose wine I was drinking, what kind of wine it was, and where I had dinner.
Must have been a dream, I don't believe where I've been.
I assume it was a dream as I cannot think it to be real.
Come on, let's do it again.
I am thrilled to experience that dream again and want to relive it.
Do you (you), feel like I do?
Do you feel the same way as I do?
My friend got busted, just the other day.
My friend got caught by the law enforcement authorities very recently.
They said, "Don't walk, don't walk, don't walk away."
The authorities instructed my friend not to leave.
Drove him to a taxi, bent the boot, hit the bag.
They took him to a cab and damaged the trunk while loading a bag.
Had to play some music, wonder why I changed plans
I had to turn on some music and wondered why my earlier plans had to change.
Champagne for breakfast, and a Sherman in my hand.
I had champagne for breakfast and held a Sherman in my hand.
Peached up, Peached Ale, never fails.
I enjoyed Peached Ale, which has never let me down earlier.
Do you feel like we do?
Do you feel the same way as we do?
Oh, that's true.
What I said earlier is correct.
Get back
Move away, get back.
We want to take you back in time...
We desire to reminisce about the past, primarily when Peter Frampton came alive, and we all had a good time.
Do you feel like we do?
Do you feel the same way as we do?
We want to thank you...
We want to appreciate and thank Peter Frampton for his guitar performance.
Everybody can you hear me talking to you?
I am addressing everyone, asking if they can hear me speaking to them.
Do you feel like we do, now?
Do you feel the same way as we do, now?
Good, good times...
We had an excellent time.
Goodbye
Farewell to everybody.
Contributed by Austin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bob B
Damn, the best version of Framptons best song.
CAS
Bob B Definately!!
Mike m.
Frank Hannon is criminally underrated as a guitarist 🎸 dude absolutely kills it
Vic Crosscountry
Best Cover!!!
Ferdinand Cesarano
Magnificent. Just beautiful.
Margaret S.
FRICKIN'AWESOMENESS ❣️❣️❣️
sonnyblack71
Only thing missing is the crowd reaction!!!
Samuel Willsey
Maybe its just me but that's probably the sexiest intro.
Randy Maynard
I think "The Way It Is" is heavily influenced by this song.
ice of the Freddy
cool!