The Feeling is a five piece indie/pop band from Horsham, Sussex, and London… Read Full Bio ↴The Feeling is a five piece indie/pop band from Horsham, Sussex, and London in England, attempting to make easy-listening hip.

Following a limited release of their debut "Fill My Little World" in late 2005, the band entered the UK Top 10 with their first full release "Sewn" in March 2006. The single was one of the year's biggest radio hits, after being played first in the UK on the Dermot O'Leary Show, BBC Radio 2, along with their first live radio session.

Their debut album Twelve Stops and Home was released in the UK on June 5, 2006 and on February 27, 2007 in the US.

February 18th 2008 they released their second album, Join With Us.

Songfacts reports that Set My World On Fire, the first single from their third album, Together We Were Made, was released on May 1, 2011. Seven weeks later, the album was released on June 20, 2011.

Members:
* Dan Gillespie Sells (vocals & guitar)
* Richard Jones (bass & backing vocals)
* Kevin Jeremiah (guitar & backing vocals)
* Ciaran Jeremiah (keyboards & backing vocals)
* Paul Stewart (drums)

Albums
* Twelve Stops and Home (2006)
* Join With Us (2008)
* Together We Were Made (2011)
* Boy Cried Wolf (2013)
* The Feeling (2016)
* Loss. Hope. Love. (2022)
Singles
* Fill My Little World (2005)
* Sewn (2006)
* Fill My Little World (2006)
* Never Be Lonely (2006)
* Love It When You Call (2006)
* Rosé (2007)
* I Thought It Was Over (2008)
* Without You (2008)
* Turn It Up (2008)
* Join With Us (2008)
* Feels Like Christmas (2008)
* Safety Dance (2011)
* Set My World on Fire (2011)
* Boy Cried Wolf (2013)
* Spiralling (2016)
* Don't Stop (2021)
* This Was Me (2021)
* There Is No Music (2022)
* Never Gave Up (2022)

Stylisticly, The Feeling have a debt of gratitude to the 70s, particularly bands such as 10cc, Supertramp, Pilot, Buggles, Queen, Stackridge, and other "progressive pop" acts. They are not averse to wearing their heart on their sleeve at gigs, playing covers of tunes by their favourite artists (such as 'Video Killed The Radio Star' by Buggles).

The Feeling have also followed the 'progressive' tradition of the concept album, with Twelve Stops and Home being a concept album about lost and unrequited love. The album starts with a relationship having just broken up, then follows through with the various emotions of the protagonist from hopeless dreamer to turning to drink for comfort, and finally slumping home.

Blue Piccadilly
The Feeling Lyrics

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My pianos out of tune
I wish it wasn't
I wish that you were mine
I wish that my heart was stronger

My pianos out of tune
I wish it wasn't
I wish we had more time

I wish that my world was softer
And I'm on a helicopter

I've had this feeling before
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
Id feel much better I'm sure if I had a helicopter

This telephone's out of use
I wish it wasn't
I wish you loved me more
I wish that your world was closer

This telephone's out of use
I wish somebody would take me to your door
I wish that my world was finer
And we were on an ocean liner

I've had this feeling before
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
Id feel much better I'm sure if I had an ocean liner

My pianos out of tune
I wish it wasn't
I wish we had more time
I wish that my world was softer
And I'm on a helicopter

I'm on a helicopter

I've had this feeling before
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
Id feel much better I'm sure if I had a helicopter, if I had a helicopter
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud

My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
Mud, Mud..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Feeling's song Blue Piccadilly depict a sense of yearning for something that is out of reach, causing the singer's heart to feel heavy and burdened. The repetition of "my piano's out of tune, I wish it wasn't" could represent the singer's desire for their life to be more in harmony, free of discord or discomfort that may come from something being out of tune. The singer continues to wish for things that they cannot have, such as a stronger heart, more time, and a softer world. The line "I'm on a helicopter" could symbolize a sense of escape from the reality of the situation, a desire to be lifted out of their current circumstances.

The repetition of "I've had this feeling before, my heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud" highlights the singer's longing for something that seems unattainable, causing their heart to feel heavy, weighed down by the burden of unfulfilled desires. The repeated use of wishes in the lyrics could represent a feeling of powerlessness, as though the singer has no control over the situation they find themselves in.

In summary, Blue Piccadilly by The Feeling conveys a sense of yearning and longing for something that is out of reach, causing the singer's heart to feel heavy and burdened. The lyrics emphasize the singer's desire for harmony and a sense of control over their circumstances, while also highlighting a sense of powerlessness and longing for escape.

Line by Line Meaning

My pianos out of tune
Things aren't going right and I wish they were better.

I wish it wasn't
I wish I could fix the problem.

I wish that you were mine
I wish I had you in my life.

I wish that my heart was stronger
I wish I could handle my emotions better.

I wish we had more time
I wish we could spend more time together.

I wish that my world was softer
I wish things were easier and less harsh for me.

And I'm on a helicopter
I want to escape and get away from it all.

I've had this feeling before
I've experienced this before.

My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
I'm feeling low and weighed down by my emotions.

Id feel much better I'm sure if I had a helicopter
I think I would feel better if I could escape my current situation.

This telephone's out of use
I can't communicate with you and it's frustrating.

I wish you loved me more
I wish you felt the same way about me that I feel about you.

I wish that your world was closer
I wish we were closer together and had a stronger connection.

I wish somebody would take me to your door
I wish someone could bring me closer to you.

I wish that my world was finer
I wish everything in my life was better and nicer.

And we were on an ocean liner
I want to be on a luxurious journey with you.

I'm on a helicopter
I'm still feeling like I need to escape my situation.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CIARAN JEREMIAH, DANIEL SELLS, KEVIN JEREMIAH, PAUL STEWART, RICHARD JONES

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