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.
Loneliness
The Feeling Lyrics
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What is the point of it?
Loneliness, oh, loneliness
Right now, I'll take a penny for my thoughts
Right now, I'm overcharging you, of course
Right now, but I've a question for you all
What is the point of it?
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
I can't carry on this way
Please let me stay, oh babe
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
We don't have to be this way
Please let me stay
Right now, it claps a thunder in my brain
Right now, my head is spinning with the pain
Right now, it's so illogical and strange
Can't get over it
What is the point of it?
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
I can't carry on this way
Please let me stay, oh babe
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
We don't have to be this way
Please let me stay
It started out so well
I even tried to take it slowly
But now you're cold as hell
That old north wind has blown these flames away
Loneliness, oh, loneliness
What is the point of it?
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
I can't carry on this way
Please let me stay, oh babe
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
We don't have to live this way
Please let me stay, oh babe
Loneliness, oh, loneliness
What is the point of it?
Loneliness, oh, loneliness
It started out so well, yeah, yeah
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
(What is the point of it?)
It started out so well, yeah, yeah, oh
(Loneliness, oh, loneliness)
Right now
, The Feeling's song "Loneliness" is an emotional plea for companionship and a rejection of isolation. The song laments the pain and confusion that comes with being alone, questioning the point of it all. The lyrics suggest that despite the initial promise and excitement of a relationship, things can sometimes fall apart, leading to feelings of loneliness and heartbreak. The singer begs for understanding and mercy, asking to be allowed to stay and avoid the suffocating burden of isolation.
The song's insistent repetition of the phrase "loneliness, oh, loneliness" reinforces the theme of isolation and the chorus's plea to avoid it. The verses are filled with images of confusion and pain, as the singer describes feeling overwhelmed and unable to make sense of the situation. The lyrics of "Loneliness" are straightforward but powerful, using repetition and direct language to convey a sense of desperation and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Loneliness, oh, loneliness
The singer expresses their feeling of loneliness and wonder whether there is any meaning or purpose to it.
What is the point of it?
The singer questions the reason for feeling lonely and cannot understand its significance.
Right now, I'll take a penny for my thoughts
The singer is willing to share their thoughts but feels like it's not worth much.
Right now, I'm overcharging you, of course
The singer is jokingly implying that they are overvaluing their thoughts while being sarcastic.
Right now, but I've a question for you all
The singer has a question in mind and wants an answer from everyone.
Whose idea was it?
The singer is asking who came up with the idea of loneliness or why it exists in the first place.
I can't carry on this way
The singer can no longer withstand the pain of being lonely.
Please let me stay, oh babe
The singer is asking for comfort and companionship from their loved ones.
We don't have to be this way
The singer suggests that the feeling of loneliness can be overcome by spending time with someone.
Right now, it claps a thunder in my brain
The singer feels overwhelmed and anxious by loneliness, and it is affecting their mental state.
Right now, my head is spinning with the pain
The singer is struggling with a massive headache due to loneliness.
Right now, it's so illogical and strange
The singer cannot seem to comprehend why they feel lonely despite it making no sense.
Can't get over it
The singer is struggling to find a way to overcome being lonely or escape that feeling.
It started out so well
The singer expresses that their relationship with someone started on a good note,
I even tried to take it slowly
The singer made the conscious effort to maintain a healthy relationship and not rush things.
But now you're cold as hell
The singer's loved one has grown distant and cold, contributing to their loneliness.
That old north wind has blown these flames away
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the effect of loneliness on their relationship or passion, which has faded away.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Y, VUSI SYDNEY MAHLASELA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lisa Kajue
Brilliant song!
Steve t
This is a CRACKING tune!
Adz
I so wish they include a few bonus tracks of covers like they did with JWU. They must, must, must get their cover version of A-Ha's 'Take On Me'. Great as the original was, dare I say The Feeling's version is better!! I've seen them at the Hammersmith Apollo twice, last time was in November. Do you know when they're releasing the next album and what's your fave song of all time from them? Mine has got to be 'Strange', although 'Sewn' is an all time classic.
Adz
Yeah me too! I always get the vision of a haunted house and each band member draped in old medieval clothes. Remember 'Backstreet Back' by the Backstreet Boys? Check that out...Absolutely love this band. Can't wait for the third album. Seen them twice already!!
Deserved W
reminds me of being at a hotel listening to this
Patrick Kobel
y en a quand même quelques uns qui connaissent...........
Adz
Are you M or F, age? Send me a f/rqst. Till the end of next year?? Can't wait that long!!! They're probably doing tours and gigs now. Do you own their DVD 'Come Home'? Great insight into where the boys came from and all the extras.
BoundlessBabble
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