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.
Raised Eyebrows
The Feelies Lyrics
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He said oh
He said oh
Some will make it and some won't make it oh-oh
Oh the glory glory and the glory glory oh-oh
The song "Raised Eyebrows" by The Feelies is an interesting piece of music that can be interpreted in many ways. The simple repetition of the phrase "he said oh" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and excitement, as if something important is about to be revealed. The lyrics "Some will make it and some won't make it" imply that there is a sense of competition or struggle present, and the repetition of "oh the glory glory" suggests that there might be a reward or victory for those who "make it."
Line by Line Meaning
He said oh
The singer is repeating a phrase that someone else said.
He said oh
The singer repeats the same phrase, emphasizing its importance.
He said oh
The singer repeats the phrase again, perhaps as a form of reflection.
Some will make it and some won't make it oh-oh
Life is unpredictable and unfair, and some people will succeed while others fail.
Oh the glory glory and the glory glory oh-oh
Those who succeed will experience the thrill and satisfaction of victory, while those who fail will miss out on that feeling.
Contributed by Bentley N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nedd.8479
There's something oddly melancholic about this song.
@wurdmann
This kind of music never grows old.
@martinhisson9885
those last few measures.... ugh... God it's so beautiful.... I love you, the Feelies, but why couldn't these final chilling moments last forever?
@jwbkmn
great as this record is, that's why seeing them live was a whole 'nother universe
@martinhisson9885
Dammit Dad, I want to Believe!
@xfearbeforexx
Their best song. That guitar man...THAT FUCKING GUITAR!
@hillbilly5643
1979: Read about "The Feelies" in "The Village Voice".
Bought the single "Fa Se La". This song was the B-side.
This song is STILL one of my favorite rock and rolls songs of all time.
And I still have the single.
@Fergal283
it's never 40 years ago I bought this single, surely
@Fergal283
I bought this single after hearing it on John Peel
@JeremyKyle718
They're playing tonight in Brooklyn! Everybody come on down to The Bellhouse!