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.
Turn It Up
The Feeling Lyrics
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It's a rock and roll disaster
Like you see in the papers
That you read on escalators
Did you smile 'cause you want it?
Did I put my finger on it?
It's a dream till you've lived it
Don't say anything
You're talking but you don't say anything
You don't do anything
You're moving but you don't do anything
So turn it up, turn it up
'cause little love just ain't enough
Yeah, turn it up, turn it up
Ain't nobody wants to be alone
There ain't nobody wants to be alone
Did you notice
When you walked into the office
With a cup on a plastic tray
All the joys in life that have slipped away?
Did you notice?
You don't say anything
You're talking but you don't say anything
You don't do anything
Keep moving but you don't do anything
So turn it up, turn it up
'cause little love just ain't enough
Yeah, turn it up, turn it up
There ain't nobody wants to be alone
Turn it up, turn it up
'cause little love just ain't enough
Yeah, turn it up to big love
And when your heart is sinking like a stone
Ain't nobody wants to be alone
You don't say anything
You're talking but you don't say anything
You don't do anything
Keep moving but you don't do anything
Yeah, turn it up, turn it up
'cause little love just ain't enough
Yeah, turn it up, turn it up
There ain't nobody wants to be alone
Yeah, turn it up, turn it up
'cause little live just ain't enough
Yeah, turn it up to big love
And when your heart is sinking like a stone
Ain't nobody wants to be alone
The Feeling's song "Turn It Up" is about the desire to escape the mundane and routine aspects of life, and turn up the volume on excitement and passion. The opening lines capture this sentiment, as the singer speaks to someone who is after a "rock and roll disaster" that they have only read about in the papers. The lyrics suggest that this person is looking for something more exciting and daring than their current circumstances.
Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the idea that to truly experience life and love, one must take risks and give of oneself. The line "To receive you've got to give it" implies that the singer sees love as a reciprocal act - in order to build something substantial, both parties must be willing to put forth effort and take chances.
The chorus repeats the phrase "turn it up" several times, which could be interpreted as a call to action for the singer to embrace life and love with more enthusiasm. The repeated phrase "there ain't nobody wants to be alone" adds a sense of urgency to this message - the singer wants to avoid loneliness and is urging the listener to join them in turning their life up to the next level.
Overall, "Turn It Up" is a song about the desire to break out of the monotony of everyday life, and embrace love and adventure with intensity and enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I know what you're after
I understand what you're seeking
It's a rock and roll disaster
It's chaos and excitement, just like a rock concert
Like you see in the papers
Similar to what's reported in the news
That you read on escalators
That you skim while riding the escalator
Did you smile 'cause you want it?
Did you grin because you desire it?
Did I put my finger on it?
Did I correctly identify what you're seeking?
It's a dream till you've lived it
It's an idea until you experience it
To receive you've got to give it
To receive something, you must first give something in return
Don't say anything
Please remain silent
You're talking but you don't say anything
You're speaking, but not communicating anything meaningful
You don't do anything
You're not taking any action
You're moving but you don't do anything
You're physically active, but not accomplishing anything
So turn it up, turn it up
Increase the volume, increase the intensity
'cause little love just ain't enough
Small amounts of affection aren't sufficient
Ain't nobody wants to be alone
No one desires solitude
Did you notice
Did you observe
When you walked into the office
When you entered the workplace
With a cup on a plastic tray
Carrying a beverage on a flimsy tray
All the joys in life that have slipped away?
Have you recognized the pleasures that have vanished from our lives?
Keep moving but you don't do anything
Remain active, but without purpose
Turn it up to big love
Crank up the volume to experience intense affection
And when your heart is sinking like a stone
And when you're feeling heavy-hearted and desolate
Yeah, turn it up to big love
Yes, increase the intensity of your emotional connection
There ain't nobody wants to be alone
No one desires to be isolated
Yeah, turn it up to big love
Yes, indulge in profound and passionate feelings
'cause little love just ain't enough
Superficial affection won't suffice
And when your heart is sinking like a stone
And when you're feeling dejected
Ain't nobody wants to be alone
No one wishes to be solitary
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: D STEWART, LADAMON DOUGLAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jonathan Anderson
The Feeling very underated musicians...dont give up guys your excellent
James Senior
Don't give up. You're not beaten yet.
Maddy ‘Madz’ Gooner
Forgot this song existed to today... been playing it on repeat a lot 👌such a good tune 🤘
Joe Stapleforth
Holy crap, haven't listened to this in years and I can still remember all the words..
James Senior
13 years. I was introduced to these guys when I was young. This bands first album was only released a year before I was born... I am not an og to this band but it sure is an og to me!
AudsVids
Fantastic feel good song that stands up to repeated listening.
Maddy ‘Madz’ Gooner
I could just listen to this song on repeat all day such a good tune
Humbleradio ~ Tokyo Adventures
This band shows fantastic taste in music, video production styles, and all around great chops. I never heard of them before now. Restores my faith in pop music. I thought we were doomed to hip-hop forever. Pop music needs another British invasion. We had the 60s, then the New Wave of the early 80s which christened MTV. Now, that network is beyond awful as is most of pop music. This, however, is very, very cool.
Patrick Hogan
superb...well written and as rocky as hell......
BramMajor 7
I love this song!!!