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.
Helicopter
The Feeling Lyrics
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I wish it wasn't, I wish that you were mine
I wish that my heart was stronger
My piano's out of tune
I wish it wasn't, I wish we had more time
Wish that my world was softer
And I want a helicopter
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
I'd 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 this world was finer
And I want an ocean liner
I've had this feeling before
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
I'd feel much better I'm sure
If I had an ocean liner
My piano's out of tune
I wish it wasn't, I wish we had more time
Wish that my world was softer
And I want a helicopter
I want a helicopter
I've had this feeling before
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
I'd feel much better I'm sure
If I had a helicopter
If I had a helicopter
(I've had this) crawling in the mud, mud, mud
(My heart is) crawling in the mud, mud, mud
(I'd feel much) crawling in the mud, mud, mud
Mud, mud, mud, mud, mud
The song "Helicopter" by The Feeling talks about the feeling of longing for something or someone that seems unattainable. The lyrics describe the singer's desire for a better life, using metaphors like a piano out of tune, a telephone out of use or needing an ocean liner, all of which symbolize something the singer lacks in their life, and a helicopter they wish they had. The line "My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud" represents the feeling of being stuck and experiencing emotional turmoil. The repetition of this line in the chorus emphasizes the intensity of this feeling.
The lyrics also imply a sense of regret and missed opportunities, with the singer wishing that they had more time or that things were different. Their desire for a helicopter, which is often associated with wealth and success, seems to represent a fantasy of escaping the limitations of their current reality. However, it is unclear whether this is a realistic or achievable desire, as demonstrated by the repetition of "I've had this feeling before", suggesting that the singer is used to longing for things that are out of reach.
Overall, the lyrics of "Helicopter" convey a sense of yearning and dissatisfaction with one's current circumstances, and a longing for something more. The use of metaphor and repetition creates a dreamlike and introspective mood, allowing the listener to empathize with the singer's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
My piano's out of tune
My life and relationship are out of sync
I wish it wasn't, I wish that you were mine
I wish our relationship was different and we were together
I wish that my heart was stronger
I wish I had more courage to pursue what I desire
I wish it wasn't, I wish we had more time
I wish I had more time to spend with you and fix our relationship
Wish that my world was softer
I wish my environment and the people around me were more empathetic and understanding
And I want a helicopter
I want a way out of this situation, a fast escape to a better life
I've had this feeling before
I've gone through this same emotional state in the past
My heart is crawling in the mud, mud, mud
I feel emotionally stuck and weighed down
I'd feel much better I'm sure
I know that I would feel happier if things were different
If I had a helicopter
If I had a quick and easy escape to a better life
This telephone's out of use
I am unable to communicate effectively with the person I desire
I wish it wasn't, I wish you loved me more
I wish the person I desire had more feelings for me
I wish that your world was closer
I wish the person I desire was physically and emotionally closer to me
I wish somebody would take me to your door
I wish someone could take me closer to the person I desire
I wish that this world was finer
I wish the world was a better place with more opportunities for me and the person I desire
And I want an ocean liner
I want a bigger, more luxurious escape to a better life
I want a helicopter
I want a way out of this difficult emotional state
Mud, mud, mud, mud, mud
Repetition emphasizes how stuck and helpless the singer feels
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SNOOPY, DAVID SPRADLEY, LEROY BONNER, GREGORY WEBSTER, GARRY SHIDER, ANDREW NOLAND, MARVIN PIERCE, NORMAN NAPIER, WALTER MORRISON, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, MARSHALL JONES, GEORGE CLINTON, JR.
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