1) The Feelers… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) The Feelers is a New Zealand pop-rock band formed in the early 1990s in Christchurch by James Reid (singer/guitarist) and Hamish Gee (drums/guitar), plus Matt Thomas (bass).
2) The Feelers is an American band from Columbus, Ohio, that plays a mixture of garage punk/rock.
1) The Feelers is a New Zealand pop rock band formed in the early 1990s in Christchurch by James Reid (singer/guitarist) and Hamish Gee (drums/guitar). From its formation until 2008, the band consisted of the same members. In 2008, bassist Matt Thomas departed, replaced by Matt Short and shortly after, long-time friend of the band Clint Harris from Opshop joined the band. Andy Lynch, who had played guitar for the band on some previous tours, was added permanently to the line-up in 2006.
The band got a record deal with Warner Music and released their first album, Supersystem, in 1998. It was the second biggest selling album in New Zealand that year.
They later went on to win Album of the Year, Song Writer of the Year (James Reid), Band of the Year, and Producer of the Year (Malcolm Welsford) at the New Zealand Music Awards in 1999.
The band then went into a period of silence until 2001 when their second album Communicate was released. Noted songs from that album include "Communicate", "The Web," and "Fishing for Lisa".
Their 2003 album, Playground Battle, was seen by some as a new direction for the band. Some feel that the band is having difficulty meeting the standards of their first two albums, whilst others view the changes as a sign of the band's musical versatility.
The Feelers have toured extensively around New Zealand, Australia, USA and Europe.
On November 13th 2006, The Feelers released their 4th studio album entitled One World. The album debuted at number one on the New Zealand Album Charts, and also went Platinum in its first week of release.
In 2011, the band released the album Hope Nature Forgives.
2) The Feelers is an American band from Columbus, Ohio, that plays a mixture of garage punk/rock.
Friend
The Feelers Lyrics
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I feel so good I want some more
Ive given in, and now I'll take it again
So come with me my friend
Well come with me my friends x3
Well come with me
And dont tell me that Im your faithless creep
Im fucking up with the system again
And come with me my friends
Yeah come with me my friends
Well come with me my friendsx2
Well come with me
And the face paint and matches no need to be there
And since theres no difference theres no need to compare
And you see me, I, Im flying
And you see me there, Im dying
Come with me my friendsx3
Come with me
The Feelers' song "Friend" is about addiction and the alluring feeling of wanting more despite the negative consequences. The lyrics suggest that the singer has struggled with addiction in the past but is now trying to resist the temptation to seek out the addictive substance. However, the singer ultimately gives in to their cravings and wants to share this experience with a friend. The lines "I'm not addicted anymore, I feel so good I want some more" indicate that even though the singer has tried to overcome their addiction, they still crave it and the feeling it provides.
The chorus, "Come with me my friend," suggests a desire to share this experience with someone else. The singer feels as though they are missing out on something and wants to share it with someone who might also find it valuable. However, the song also acknowledges the negative consequences of addiction, with lines such as "I'm fucking up with the system again" and "And you see me there, I'm dying." These lines suggest that the singer is aware of the risks of addiction, but they still cannot resist the allure of the substance.
Overall, "Friend" is a song about the struggle of addiction and the desire to share an enticing experience with others but with the acknowledgment that addiction also has its negative consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Im not addicted anymore
I have overcome my addiction
I feel so good I want some more
I am enjoying my current state and want to experience it even more
Ive given in, and now I'll take it again
I have surrendered to my desires and will pursue them
So come with me my friend
Join me in this experience, my friend
Im not so deep that I can feel so sweet
I am not very insightful, but I am enjoying my current state
And dont tell me that Im your faithless creep
Do not accuse me of being unfaithful and deceitful
Im fucking up with the system again
I am rebelling against the system once more
And come with me my friends
Join me in my rebellion, my friends
And the face paint and matches no need to be there
There is no need for pretense or destruction
And since theres no difference theres no need to compare
There is no point in making comparisons when everything is the same
And you see me, I, Im flying
I am feeling great and on top of the world
And you see me there, Im dying
Despite my current euphoria, I am slowly self-destructing
Come with me my friends
Join me in this journey, my friends
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FreeskiNZ53
Top Kiwi Tune....100% Pure Epicness
Craig Johnstone
Im not addicted anymore
I feel so good I want some more
Ive given in, and now I'll take it again
So come with me my friend
Well come with me my friends x3
Well come with me
Im not so deep that I can feel so sweet
And dont tell me that Im your faithless creep
Im fucking up with the system again
And come with me my friends
Yeah come with me my friends
Well come with me my friendsx2
Well come with me
And the face paint and matches no need to be there
And since theres no difference theres no need to compare
And you see me, I, Im flying
And you see me there, Im dying
Come with me my friendsx3
Come with me
presjo
This feels so good I want some more... im not addicted or anything. I can quit anytime I want
angelkms
THIS ROCKZ WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nomis Mahdoow
This dramatically under liked/exposed!
Daniel Mcgregor
@angelkms cool song aye! : D
Craig Johnstone
Im not addicted anymore
I feel so good I want some more
Ive given in, and now I'll take it again
So come with me my friend
Well come with me my friends x3
Well come with me
Im not so deep that I can feel so sweet
And dont tell me that Im your faithless creep
Im fucking up with the system again
And come with me my friends
Yeah come with me my friends
Well come with me my friendsx2
Well come with me
And the face paint and matches no need to be there
And since theres no difference theres no need to compare
And you see me, I, Im flying
And you see me there, Im dying
Come with me my friendsx3
Come with me