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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.
Satellite
The Feelers Lyrics
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As pushing through the stars
And I was nebullite
As faking it with the stars
I was freaking out
To see you there
And now Iâ??m crying out
Hoping that you might hear
High in the corners
In time to take myself from me
Safety in numbers
Iâ??ll run away if you reject me
And I couldnâ??t feel a thing
Hours inebriated
I couldnâ??t feel a thing
I felt so segregated
The Feelers' song Satellite appears to be about feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and those around them. The opening lines, "I was a satellite, pushing through the stars," suggests a feeling of being distant and disconnected, perhaps even orbiting around others without truly connecting with them. The following line, "And I was nebullite, faking it with the stars," could refer to the persona one puts on when trying to fit in or be accepted by others, even if that persona is a facade.
The chorus alludes to a yearning for connection and acknowledgement, as the singer cries out and hopes to be heard. However, the verse that follows suggests a fear of rejection, and a resulting desire to retreat and separate oneself from others. The lines "High in the corners, in time to take myself from me, safety in numbers, I'll run away if you reject me," suggest a sense of self-doubt and a need for validation from others, even if that validation comes at the cost of one's own identity.
The closing line, "I felt so segregated," reinforces the theme of isolation and disconnection, perhaps implying that even in a crowd, the singer feels alone and misunderstood. Overall, the lyrics to Satellite touch on the relatable human experience of feeling lost, unsure of one's identity, and yearning for connection and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I was satellite
I felt like I was floating in space, disconnected from everything around me.
As pushing through the stars
As if I was being propelled through the vast expanse of the universe.
And I was nebullite
I felt like a shining, yet distant, dot in the sky.
As faking it with the stars
Though I appeared bright and radiant, I felt like an imposter among the other stars.
I was freaking out
I was overwhelmed and anxious.
To see you there
When I saw you, I felt a glimmer of hope and comfort.
And now Iâ??m crying out
I am desperate and vocalizing my emotions.
Hoping that you might hear
I yearn to be understood and acknowledged by you.
High in the corners
I feel trapped in the corners of my mind and soul.
In time to take myself from me
Attempting to escape the overwhelming sense of self.
Safety in numbers
I derive comfort from being part of a group.
Iâ??ll run away if you reject me
If you reject me, I will avoid and distance myself from you.
And I couldnâ??t feel a thing
I am numb and disconnected.
Hours inebriated
Drinking to escape my emotions.
I couldnâ??t feel a thing
I am so numb that I cannot even feel the effects of the substances I consume.
I felt so segregated
I felt completely alone and cut off from society and the world around me.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, SONGS OF MEDIA CREATURE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHANE HARPER, MORGAN TAYLOR REID, BRIDGIT CLAIRE MENDLER
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Rawiri Te Waata
This song tickles my nostalgic times when I jammed this straight after listening to a Tu Pac song! Eccentric and eclectic 😂😂😂❤❤❤ Riding with music and freedom all at the same time like a Satellite flying through space
Brent Becroft
This song is sooo underrated
Jimmy Tee Rex
This band could've made the big time if their lyrics were less abstract, still great music