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.
Work
The Feeling Lyrics
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Uh!
You got it
You got it
Put it in
Tables turnin' to a situation
Now you standin' in my face like you've been patiently waitin
Thinkin' maybe we can make a combination
Wanna see me lose my breath and wanna hear me moan
BETTER BE READY, WILLING, ABLE when we get alone
You was talkin' confident upon the telephone
So you gotta put it in when we get it on
No turning back from this party put you through enough to complain
Aint no comin down from this side my love don't go nowhere 'LESS I SAY
Look at what you got yourself into
Best take advantage be all that you can be
Best take advantage see all that you can see
Cause this could be your last opportunity WITH ME (PUT IT IN)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it (put it in)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it (work)
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it (GO HARD)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
Don't come around if you gone let me down
You gotta get it all the way in
I wanna see you work
You lookin like you're lookin for an explaination
Use the curves in my body for your motivation
Skip the petty games no need for complication
Use those things for sure I'll reach my destination
Better leave a good impression before you hit the door
Cause you don't want me talkin bout ya busniess on the low
You show it off I had to fit you in my schedule
So you better put it on when its time to go
No turning back from this party put you through enough to complain
Aint no comin down from this side my love don't nowhere 'LESS I SAY
Look at what you got yourself into
Best take advantage be all that you can be
Best take advantage see all that you can see
Cause this could be your last opportunity to WITH ME (PUT IT IN)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it do it (put it in)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it (work)
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it (GO HARD)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it (work)
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
Don't come around if you gone let me down
You gotta get it all the way in
I wanna see you work
I aint acceptin no exuses baby
To brag about it would be useless baby
You better blow me away
Make a girl wanna stay
At your spot goin all around
It's your chance to prove
Don't forget your move
There's nothing to lose
BUT ME (PUT IT IN)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it babe (put it in)
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it babe(work)
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
Don't come around if you gone let me down
You gotta get it all the way in
I wanna see you work
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
Check it baby, get it baby, check it baby get it
Do it baby d-do it, d-do it baby get it
The Feeling's song Work is about a woman who is confident and knows what she wants. She is turning the tables on a man who has been patiently waiting for her attention. The woman is thinking that maybe they can make a combination, but she sets the tone and lets him know she wants him to put in the work. She wants him to be ready, willing, and able for when they get alone. She is not interested in any excuses and wants to see him work hard to impress her.
The lyrics are very direct and straightforward, leaving no room for interpretation. The woman knows her worth and is unwilling to settle for anything less. It is empowering and encourages women to take control of their romantic situations. The song's beat is fast-paced and ideal for dancing in a club.
Line by Line Meaning
This aint gon' be easy
This is going to be a challenging experience.
Tables turnin' to a situation
The situation has changed, and now you're facing me.
Now you standin' in my face like you've been patiently waitin
You're here in front of me, waiting for a chance to make a move.
I'm rollin over words forget the conversation
I'm not interested in small talk, I want to get physical.
Thinkin' maybe we can make a combination
The possibility of us being intimate together excites me.
Wanna see me lose my breath and wanna hear me moan
I want you to be able to pleasure me in such a way that I get vocal and breathless.
BETTER BE READY, WILLING, ABLE when we get alone
You need to be ready, capable, and willing to satisfy me during our time together.
You was talkin' confident upon the telephone
You talked a big game on the phone, but now it's time to put your words into action.
So you gotta put it in when we get it on
You need to follow through with your words and actually perform when we become intimate.
No turning back from this party put you through enough to complain
Once we begin, there's no going back. You can't complain about anything that happens during our time together.
Aint no comin down from this side my love don't go nowhere 'LESS I SAY
Once we start, my love will continue, and it won't stop unless I tell it to.
Look at what you got yourself into
You've gotten yourself into a situation where you must perform to satisfy me.
Best take advantage be all that you can be
Make the most of this situation by giving it everything you've got.
Best take advantage see all that you can see
Don't miss any opportunity to please me during our time together.
Cause this could be your last opportunity WITH ME (PUT IT IN)
You need to make the most of this moment, as it might be your last chance to be intimate with me.
You lookin like you're lookin for an explaination
You seem confused about what I want from you.
Use the curves in my body for your motivation
Allow the shape of my body to motivate you and arouse you.
Skip the petty games no need for complication
Don't waste time with small talk or other activities that won't lead to us being intimate.
Use those things for sure I'll reach my destination
If you focus on my body, it will get you where you want to go.
Better leave a good impression before you hit the door
You want to make sure that you make a good impression on me before you leave.
Cause you don't want me talkin bout ya busniess on the low
Otherwise, I might gossip about you to other people behind your back.
You show it off I had to fit you in my schedule
Your words and actions impressed me so much that I made time for you in my busy life.
So you better put it on when its time to go
When the moment arrives, you need to follow through with your assertions and perform well.
I aint acceptin no exuses baby
I don't want to hear any excuses from you.
To brag about it would be useless baby
There's no point in boasting about your abilities, you need to show me.
You better blow me away
You better impress me and satisfy all my needs.
Make a girl wanna stay
You should do such a good job that I won't want to leave.
At your spot goin all around
I want to feel your touch all over my body.
It's your chance to prove
This is your opportunity to show me what you're made of.
Don't forget your move
Remember your actions and words from earlier, and follow through with them.
There's nothing to lose
You have nothing to lose by trying your best to please me.
BUT ME (PUT IT IN)
The only thing you have to gain or lose is my approval and satisfaction.
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.