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.

We Can Dance
The Feeling Lyrics

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If you want, we can dance
But I aint gonna sit and hold hands
If you want, we can dance
But I don't know a thing of romance

If you want, we can sing
Baby, fear is a terrible thing
If you want, we can sing

Sing it loud like a telephone ring

And I said,
"Oh, my baby. I am what you made me."

So while all the kids down in hell all party
All the saints up in heaven drink tea
While a dream is anothers romance
All the fools on the planet
(All the fools on the planet)
All the fools on the planet
Like me on the planet

Just dance

If you want, we can laugh
How I wish I could open my heart
So I sing, take a chance
Take my first step to freedom and dance

And I said,
"Oh, my baby. I am what you made me."

So while all the kids down in hell all party
All the saints up in heaven drink tea
And the hopefuls and poets likely
Are singing "How did this happen to me?"
While a dream is anothers romance
All the fools on the planet
(All the fools on the planet)
All the fools on the planet

Like me on the planet
Just dance

Overall Meaning

The Feeling's song "We Can Dance" is a song about living in the moment and taking a chance on life. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire to let go of fears and inhibitions in order to dance, sing, and laugh with freedom. The chorus "If you want, we can dance, but I ain't gonna sit and hold hands" is a call to action for the listener to join in the fun and not let their fears or insecurities get in the way of experiencing life to the fullest.

The second verse goes deeper into the idea of fears and how they can hold us back. "Baby, fear is a terrible thing" is a powerful statement, reminding us that fear can cripple us and prevent us from taking risks in life. The line "So I sing, take a chance, take my first step to freedom and dance" is a declaration of the singer's own willingness to take a risk and dance, despite not knowing how to romance.

The final verse is a reflection on the chaos of the world and the need to find joy in life, despite the challenges. The lines "While a dream is anothers romance, all the fools on the planet like me on the planet, just dance" are a reminder that we are all imperfect and that life is short, so we might as well dance and enjoy what we can.

Overall, "We Can Dance" is a call to action to embrace life and let go of fears and inhibitions, and instead dance, sing, and laugh with abandon.

Line by Line Meaning

If you want, we can dance
I'm open to dancing if that's what you want

But I aint gonna sit and hold hands
I'm not interested in being too intimate or romantic

If you want, we can dance
I'm reiterating my previous statement that I'm willing to dance

But I don't know a thing of romance
I don't have much experience with romance, so don't expect too much from me

If you want, we can sing
I'm also open to singing if that's what you're into

Baby, fear is a terrible thing
I recognize that fear can be a major obstacle in life

If you want, we can sing
Again, I'm stating I'm willing to sing with you

Sing it loud like a telephone ring
Let's sing with enthusiasm and energy

And I said, "Oh, my baby. I am what you made me."
This is a personal statement about how the artist is who they are because of their experiences with their significant other

So while all the kids down in hell all party
While some people may be having a lot of fun and living recklessly, others are not

All the saints up in heaven drink tea
Even the most virtuous people can enjoy simple pleasures

While a dream is anothers romance
One person's dream can be another person's idea of a romantic experience

All the fools on the planet
This line refers to all people who may be experiencing some sort of foolishness - whether it's related to love, life, or something else entirely

(All the fools on the planet)

All the fools on the planet

Like me on the planet
The artist is acknowledging that they feel foolish in some aspect of their life

Just dance
This line serves as a sort of refrain, encouraging everyone to just let go and dance

If you want, we can laugh
The singer is once again stating that they're open to experiencing different things with their significant other

How I wish I could open my heart
The singer is expressing a desire to be more emotionally vulnerable

So I sing, take a chance
The artist is using singing and dancing as a metaphor for taking risks in life

Take my first step to freedom and dance
By dancing, the artist feels like they're taking steps towards personal freedom

And I said, "Oh, my baby. I am what you made me."
This is another personal statement about the role their significant other has played in their life

So while all the kids down in hell all party
This is a repeated line, emphasizing the contrast between people living recklessly versus people living more virtuously

All the saints up in heaven drink tea

And the hopefuls and poets likely
This line is introducing a new group of people - those who are hopeful and creative

Are singing "How did this happen to me?"
This is a line that suggests introspection and self-reflection

While a dream is anothers romance

All the fools on the planet

(All the fools on the planet)

Like me on the planet

Just dance

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