Do You Feel Better?
The Lickerish Quartet Lyrics


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Alex we want you
To taste of the good fruit
Which honey do you choose?
To make you feel better

Don't say you like it
If it makes you frightened
Take all your time, if that's what makes you feel fine
Do you feel better?
mmm, better mmmm

Hey sister don't you know?
All the girls are at your door?
You say there's a thing with sensuality swings
Well I don't know what that is
But I might know what you mean

Light's indicating
Your heart is pulsating
Everyone's claiming
To make you feel better

Find absolution
In your mothers ruin
It was designed, to keep your head undefined
Do you feel better?

Hey brother don't you know
All the toys are at your door?
You say it's OK, that you can stop any day
Well I don't know when that is,
But it's the right thing to say


I've been thinking
The universe is thought deceiving
When we prey on
Fears of not belonging

Search your feelings
Shifting on the sand for meaning
Love gone needing
All it takes to stop the bleeding
Is to breathe in to see

Take it on your chin
To find a prescription
We're all in a tailspin
To make us feel better

Hey there sister don't you know
You're stuck in the ebb and flow
Hey brother don't deep inside
Take the karma for a ride

Hey now we reap and sow
Basking in the afterglow
Hey brother don't be sad
Everyone's undone, saints, sisters, and my old man


Go with the flow, no time for crying




Scratch the itch, and flick the switch
Now you're flying

Overall Meaning

The Lickerish Quartet's "Do You Feel Better?" is a song that invites listeners to reflect on their individual experiences with pleasure, sensuality, morality, and self-esteem. Throughout the song's lyrics, the singer addresses different people, but all of them are encouraged to try and experiment with different forms of sensory pleasure. Alex, the first person referenced in the song, is encouraged to "taste of the good fruit" and choose his preferred "honey" to make himself feel better. The singer is enthusiastic about pleasure but careful not to rush anyone into it: "Take all your time, if that's what makes you feel fine."


The next person, a sister referred to, is told by the singer that other people find her attractive, but she is apparently struggling with accepting sensuality and sexuality into her life. The singer acknowledges that "time" and "absolution" might be necessary factors in getting comfortable with these experiences. Meanwhile, an unnamed brother is advised that he does not necessarily have to indulge in every pleasure available to him, but he should not reject them outright if they make him feel good, and he should not make others feel bad for enjoying them.


The song makes a commentary on the role of pleasure in human life, suggesting that it is natural, necessary, and diverse. The lyrics give different examples of sensual pleasures - fruits, toys, mother's ruin - that convey the idea that pleasure is not always sexual, but rather it encompasses all kinds of experiences that make people feel better. In the final verses, the song suggests that pleasure can help people feel a sense of belonging and connection, and that it is, ultimately, an empowering force that can help people defy their fears and limits, lifting them up to a state of being where they can "fly."


Line by Line Meaning

Alex we want you
We are inviting Alex to participate in what we are offering.


To taste of the good fruit
We want Alex to experience something pleasurable and enjoyable.


Which honey do you choose?
We are giving Alex options to choose from in order to have a good experience.


To make you feel better
Our intention is to make Alex feel happy and satisfied.


Don't say you like it
We are cautioning Alex to be honest about how they feel.


If it makes you frightened
We acknowledge that what we are offering might seem scary or intimidating.


Take all your time, if that's what makes you feel fine
We want Alex to take as much time as they need to become comfortable with what we are offering.


Do you feel better?
We are checking in to see if Alex is enjoying the experience and feeling satisfied.


mmm, better mmmm
We are expressing our satisfaction that Alex is feeling better.


Hey sister don't you know?
We are addressing a woman and asking if she is aware of something.


All the girls are at your door?
We are commenting that the woman has a lot of attention and admirers.


You say there's a thing with sensuality swings
We are acknowledging that the woman is aware of something related to sexuality or desire.


Well I don't know what that is
We are admitting that we do not understand the woman's comment about sensuality swings.


But I might know what you mean
We are expressing empathy and understanding towards the woman's comment.


Light's indicating
We are drawing attention to a visual cue or signal.


Your heart is pulsating
We are pointing out that the woman's heart rate has increased, likely due to some form of arousal or excitement.


Everyone's claiming
We are noting that people are wanting something or stating something to be true.


To make you feel better
Our goal is the same as everyone else's: to make the woman feel happy and satisfied.


Find absolution
We are suggesting that finding a solution or resolution will bring the woman some form of relief or forgiveness.


In your mothers ruin
We are implying that something negative or traumatic from the woman's past might be the root of her current unhappiness or dissatisfaction.


It was designed, to keep your head undefined
We are offering an explanation for the negative or traumatic thing from the woman's past, suggesting that it was created to keep her from having clarity or understanding about something important.


Do you feel better?
We are checking in again to see if the woman is enjoying the experience and feeling satisfied.


Hey brother don't you know
We are addressing a man and asking if he is aware of something.


All the toys are at your door?
We are commenting that the man has a lot of options or opportunities available to him.


You say it's OK, that you can stop any day
We are acknowledging that the man is in control of his own decisions and actions.


Well I don't know when that is
We are admitting that we do not know when the man will choose to stop or change his behavior.


But it's the right thing to say
We are expressing agreement that the man's claim of being able to stop at any time is socially acceptable and commendable.


I've been thinking
We are introducing a thought or idea we have been contemplating.


The universe is thought deceiving
We are expressing skepticism or doubt about the nature of reality or the universe.


When we prey on
We are pointing out how people can take advantage of or exploit others in certain situations.


Fears of not belonging
We are identifying a common fear that many people experience: the fear of not fitting in or being accepted.


Search your feelings
We are encouraging introspection and asking the listener to examine their own emotions or thoughts.


Shifting on the sand for meaning
We are pointing out that finding meaning or purpose can be difficult and constantly changing, much like trying to find footing on shifting sand.


Love gone needing
We are expressing sorrow or disappointment over a relationship that did not meet expectations or needs.


All it takes to stop the bleeding
We are offering a potential solution to the problem of unmet needs or heartache.


Is to breathe in to see
We are suggesting that taking a moment to pause and gain perspective could help alleviate the pain or confusion.


Take it on your chin
We are suggesting that the listener should face a situation or problem head-on and without complaining or hesitation.


To find a prescription
We are acknowledging that a problem exists and that a solution must be found.


We're all in a tailspin
We are acknowledging a general sense of chaos or confusion.


To make us feel better
We all want to feel happy and satisfied, so we are looking for ways to achieve that goal.


Hey there sister don't you know
We are addressing a woman again and asking if she is aware of something.


You're stuck in the ebb and flow
We are suggesting that the woman is caught in a repetitive cycle or pattern.


Hey brother don't deep inside
We are addressing a man again and offering advice or guidance.


Take the karma for a ride
We are suggesting that the man should take control of his own destiny and not let fate or karma dictate his life.


Hey now we reap and sow
We are acknowledging that every action has a consequence, and what we do will affect the outcome of our lives.


Basking in the afterglow
We are experiencing a sense of satisfaction or contentment after having achieved something special or meaningful.


Hey brother don't be sad
We are addressing a man again and trying to offer comfort or encouragement.


Everyone's undone, saints, sisters, and my old man
We are acknowledging that everyone experiences hardship or disappointment at some point in their lives, regardless of their background or beliefs.


Go with the flow, no time for crying
We are expressing the idea that sometimes we must accept what happens and move forward, without dwelling on our past mistakes or misfortunes.


Scratch the itch, and flick the switch
We are suggesting that sometimes we must satisfy our desires or impulses, in order to achieve happiness or satisfaction.


Now you're flying
We are expressing a sense of freedom or elation that comes from achieving our goals or desires.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eric Dover, Nicholas Niespodziani, Roger Joseph Jr Manning, Timothy Christopher Smith

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