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.
You're So Vain
The Feeling Lyrics
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Like you were walking onto a yacht
Your hat strategically dipped below one eye
Your scarf, it was apricot
You had one eye in the mirror
As you watched yourself cavort
And all the girls dreamed that they'd be your partner
They'd be your partner
And you're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
You had me several years ago
When I was still quite naïve
You said we made such a pretty pair
And that you would never leave
But you gave away the things you loved
One of them was me
I had a dream, there was clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee
And you're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
Oh, you're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
Oh
You're where you should be all the time
And when you're not, you're with
Some underworld spy or the wife of a close friend
Wife of a close friend
Clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee
And you're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
Oh, you're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Yeah
Don't you?
The Feeling's song You're So Vain is a catchy and sassy tune that tells a story about a man who is extremely vain and thinks that everything is about him. The song begins with a vivid description of the man's entrance into a party, where he strutted in like he owned the place. He wore a hat that dipped below one eye and an apricot scarf that added to his overall charisma. As he gazed into the mirror, he appeared to be quite pleased with himself and the attention he was receiving from the female party guests. They all wished to be his partner, which only boosted his ego even more.
The lyrics then shift to a past relationship that the singer had with this man. She expresses that she was quite young and naive when they were together several years prior. He convinced her that they were a great match and that he would never leave her. However, as time went on, he began to give up things that he once loved, including her. The last line of the verse is a clever and poetic metaphor in which she expresses her disappointment by saying, "I had a dream, there were clouds in my coffee." The song then returns to the chorus where the singer repeatedly calls out the man for his vanity and how he thinks everything is about him.
The overall theme of the song is to call out someone for their self-centered arrogance. It's both humorous and relatable as most people, at one point or another, have encountered someone who thinks the world revolves around them. The Feeling's You're So Vain perfectly captures the essence of such people and how irritating they can be.
Line by Line Meaning
You walked into the party
Like you were walking onto a yacht
Your hat strategically dipped below one eye
Your scarf, it was apricot
You entered the party with an air of superiority and confidence. Your hat was positioned in a specific way to exude a certain coolness, and your apricot scarf added to your trendy look.
You had one eye in the mirror
As you watched yourself cavort
And all the girls dreamed that they'd be your partner
They'd be your partner
You were so self-absorbed that you couldn't resist looking at yourself in the mirror, even as you mingled with others. The girls present were mesmerized by you and longed to be with you.
And you're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
You are so egotistical that you assume this song is centered around you. It doesn't surprise me that you believe the lyrics were written as a tribute to your greatness.
You had me several years ago
When I was still quite naïve
You said we made such a pretty pair
And that you would never leave
But you gave away the things you loved
One of them was me
I had a dream, there was clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee
You used to have control over me when I was younger and more inexperienced. You praised our relationship but eventually threw away my love for something else. I had a premonition involving clouds in my cup of coffee, which I now realize supports my belief that you are not to be trusted.
You're where you should be all the time
And when you're not, you're with
Some underworld spy or the wife of a close friend
Wife of a close friend
Clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee
You seem to be in the right places at the right time, but when you're not around, I suspect you're mingling with people you shouldn't be. Perhaps with suspicious characters or the spouses of people you know well. This recurring theme of clouds in my coffee reinforces my unease about you and my dreams warning me about your character.
Oh, you're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I bet you think this song is about you
Don't you?
Don't you?
Oh
I can't help but reiterate how exceedingly conceited you are. You must assume that this song is all about you, and it's a testament to your ego that you're convinced of this fact. I can't help but ask, don't you think it's a bit over the top?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Don't you?
Yeah
Don't you?
Don't you see how self-absorbed you are? I've made that point repeatedly throughout the song, and it should be crystal clear to you at this point. So, don't you agree that you need to take a step back and gain some perspective? Don't you?
Contributed by Madison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sunday Feeling
Thanks to everyone who has watched this so far, we as a band really appreciate all of the support and constructive feedback! Keep a look out for news and new videos, and check us out on facebook. You guys are so lucky to have someone like Bryan your side of the pond, he is AWESOME at what he does and such a nice guy!
R3XALPHA GAMING
Dam 12 years ago.
Nicole viper
@R3XALPHA GAMING IK right feels like yesterday and I still love them
brittanyfizzy
Man, I wish this song was on Spotify 🤘
Sandra Rivera
Glad I wasn’t the only one trying to look for it 😅
Skyelight
Same! Can’t even find the band on there
April Newsome
Ten years later and I sat for like 10 minutes trying to remember the name of this song, then it hit me with every single lyric. The nostalgia 😜
The Axel Al
I heard this song 10 years ago and I still like it.
Nicole viper
Same I’m still listening to it in October 2021 it’s soo good, just wish they were still around
Jennifer Fletcher
Haven't heard this song in absolutely ages, they were definitely such a good band live, seen them countless amounts of times haha. The memories awwh.