Glenn Mercer and Bill Million formed the band as The Outkids in 1976, and changed their name to The Feelies later that year. The band moved to New York and began receiving critical acclaim for their performances. By the 1978, the band consisted of Mercer, Million, basist Keith DeNunzio and drummer Anton Fier. The band released their debut single "Fa Cé-La", on Rough Trade Records in 1979.
In 1980, the band released their debut album, "Crazy Rhythms" on Stiff Records. Fier and DeNunzio left the band shortly after the release of the album, and the band was put on hiatus as Mercer and Million pursued other projects. The two continued to occasionally perform with other musicians as The Feelies throughout the early 1980's.
The band reformed in 1985 with a lineup consisting of Million, Mercer, Dave Wackerman, Brenda Sauter and Stan Demeski and released "The Good Earth" in 1986. The album was co-produced by R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. The Feelies toured with Lou Reed and R.E.M. during 1986.
In 1988, the band released "Only Life" on A&M Records, and in 1991, released "Time for a Witness" on the same label. The band disbanded in 1992.
The band reunited in 2008 and toured with Sonic Youth, before beginning a schedule of festival dates throughout 2009 and 2010. The band released their fifth album, "Here Before", on Bar/None Records in 2011.
Find A Way
The Feelies Lyrics
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Find someplace to hide
Meet me at the door
Let me come inside
How could I forget
Wrapped up in your arms
Tangled up in you Isn't very hard
Time is running out
Hour's getting late
The sun is going down
No time to hesitate
Shelter me tonight
Take me in your heart
Safe from anything
Tearing us apart
Maybe we could find a way around it?
The Feelies's song "Find a Way" is a song about two individuals seeking refuge in each other's company. The first verse sees a protagonist desperately seeking shelter and comfort from an unknown danger, a danger that seems to be imminent and threatening enough to make him "head down a road" to find "someplace to hide". He then requests to "meet me at the door" and "let me come inside", a plea that is underscored by his earlier statement that he "could not forget" the feeling of being held close in the other's embrace. The second verse cements the urgency of the situation, with the sun going down and time running out. The singer here asks to be "sheltered tonight", and taken into the other's heart, where he hopes to be safe from anything that could tear them apart.
The chorus features a question that is asked twice, with a slight variation: "Could we really find a way around it?" and "Maybe we could find a way around it?". The question is a plea that expresses the doubt and uncertainty of the characters regarding their ability to navigate whatever danger or circumstance that has driven them together. However, it is also an indication of their desire and willingness to try, to overcome and find a solution together, even in the face of an uncertain future. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the need for human connection and support in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Headed down a road
Starting a journey, moving forward
Find someplace to hide
Looking for a safe and secret place to be alone
Meet me at the door
Arranging a rendezvous
Let me come inside
Asking for permission to enter into someone's private space
How could I forget
The memory is strong and unforgettable
Wrapped up in your arms
Being embraced and protected by someone
Tangled up in you Isn't very hard
Getting lost in the embrace and feeling of safety comes easily
Could we really find a way around it?
Asking if they can overcome a challenge or obstacle together
Time is running out
Urgency and pressure to act quickly
Hour's getting late
Highlighting the limited time available
The sun is going down
A visual cue that time is passing and things are coming to an end
No time to hesitate
Stressing the importance of acting quickly
Shelter me tonight
Seeking protection and a place to feel safe
Take me in your heart
Asking to be embraced and loved
Safe from anything
Protected from harm or danger
Tearing us apart
Something that could cause a divide or damage the relationship
Maybe we could find a way around it?
Questioning how to overcome an obstacle or challenge as a team
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Headed down a road
Find someplace to hide
Meet me at the door
Let me come inside
How could I forget
Wrapped up in your arms
Tangled up in you Isn't very hard
Could we really find a way around it?
Time is running out
Hour's getting late
The sun is going down
No time to hesitate
Shelter me tonight
Take me in your heart
Safe from anything
Tearing us apart
Maybe we could find a way around it?
D F
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Sublime on jurerait que c'est tiré de Marquee Moon, de ma part c'est un énorme compliment !
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Wow,a very cool track..
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